Get the Training You Need to Change Your Life!
Take the first step toward your new career by enrolling at University Canada West Academies. Whether you’re training for a career in healthcare, business or technology, our career education programs will prepare you to use the most current methods, practices and tools utilized by professionals on the job.
Get the practical training you need to start the career you have always dreamed about. Your education will combine a solid academic background and hands-on training from practitioner-instructors who bring years of professional experience to the classroom. With the knowledge and skills you’ll build at the University Canada West Academies, you’ll be well prepared to meet the demands of the job market and launch your dream career in a matter of months.
School of Health
The demand for skilled healthcare professionals in Canada has never been greater. Gain the knowledge and skills for a career in healthcare at the Academy of Health. Our career diploma programs cover a broad range of healthcare fields, including nursing, social services, healthcare administration and more.
Get the education you to become the healthcare professional you've always wanted to be. Start today.
School of Business
Change the course of your life by enrolling at the Academy of Business!
Earn a diploma in business and apply your skills to almost any industry or field you're interested in. From marketing to management, your options are limitless. A business foundation will open many doors.
At the Academy of Business, you'll gain effective skills that meet the demands of the current business industry.
School of Technology
Exciting careers in the technology sector start with a foundation of knowledge and skills. Students will soon find industry-recognized, focused curriculum at the Academy of Technology that will be both the most relevant and up-to-date for this ever-changing field.
Our experienced faculty members will draw from their professional backgrounds to give students an understanding of the industry and workforce.
Featured Programs
Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Get the fundamental knowledge and skills for an in-demand career in this 40-week program at the Academy of Business.
Paralegal
A great career in the Canadian legal field awaits graduates of the 65-week Paralegal program from the Academy of Business.
Success Stories
"I came to Canada as a new immigrant in 2009 and leave UCW with my diploma in hand and a career all within one year of meeting my admissions representative. I now work for "WE CARE" where I visit people in the community. I highly recommend this school to anyone seeking to change their lives."
Olga U., graduate, Resident Care Attendant (Health Care Assistant), Academy of Health
News Stories
August 26, 2010 - UCW Academies Launches Only Paralegal Program on Vancouver Island
July 27 2010 - Community Health Workers are Held to High Standards
July 16, 2010 - The Difference between RNs and LPNs
July 6, 2010 - The Most Effective Addictions Workers Master the Art of Listening
June 21, 2010 - Choosing the Right Resident Care Attendant Program
June 15, 2010 - Understanding Mental Health Disorders
June 9, 2010 - How to Manage a Patient with Dementia
June 2, 2010 - Social Service Opportunities at Community Centres in Victoria