Our courses and programs are available in state-of-the-art classrooms, shops, and labs located in Kamloops, Williams Lake, and regional locations. Prefer to learn online? Choose from instructor-led sessions or go at your own pace with self-directed options. We can even bring the training to your site or office anywhere in the province.
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Ready to upskill or need specific training taught by industry leaders and experts? We're here for you. Let's make it happen together!
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Use the online registration form or contact your Community Education Centre to register by phone or in person. Our community coordinators can help you with a variety of options. Start your professional journey today!
A variety of courses
Explore the courses offered through TRU Community Education: First Aid, Health and Safety, Trades and Technology, Forestry, Computing, Professional Development, and General Interest courses.
More about our locations
TRU's Community Education team is available in the Cariboo, Chilcotin, the South and North Thompson, and the Fraser Canyon. Let us help you find a course that's right for you!
Community-Based Education and Training Tailored programs for community growth
Thompson Rivers University brings tailored, community-based training to your doorstep. Our flexible programs blend hands-on learning, online instruction, and local expertise to meet your unique needs, empowering learners and boosting economic growth.
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Ed2Go online courses and programs Open to all regional centres
TRU has partnered with Ed2Go to offer online learning open to all regional centres — just a click away.
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Airbrakes and Professional Driver Training The road to success starts at TRU
Get prepared for single unit airbrake certification or start your professional driving career here at Thompson Rivers University. Our comprehensive training programs set out to prepare drivers for their Class 1 Commercial Driver's Licence in BC and the ICBC written exam to operate air brake-equipped highway vehicles.
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Contract and Customized Workforce Development Customized Training for Workforce Excellence
Thompson Rivers University's CEWD delivers flexible, cost-effective training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of businesses and industries. From upskilling to certifications, our expert-led programs, offered on-site, online, or at TRU, ensure your workforce is equipped with job-ready skills to thrive in a competitive landscape.
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StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Available for fall 2025
The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant (FSG) is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older regardless of financial need. The grant covers up to a lifetime maximum of $3,500 per learner for eligible course costs associated with short-term skills training at public universities and colleges in BC.
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