Professional development is an essential part of maintaining ongoing competency. Douglas College Continuing Education allows you to achieve your career and personal goals through career development, professional upgrading and career-oriented certificate programs.
Douglas College is an accredited public post-secondary institution. We offer certificates for designated programs and official transcripts for all courses.
Ways to register
Phone: 604 527 5472
Toll free: 1 866 930 5472
Office hours
Email: cereg@douglascollege.ca
Online: Quick search for courses and programs that offer online registration.
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Please note you will need a student ID to be set up by our registration office to register online. Please call the CE Registration at 604 527 5472.
Fee payment
Information will be provided on how to make a payment after registration. Payment options are Visa/Mastercard or if necessary Online Bill Payment through your financial institution. Continuing Education students wishing to pay by debit can do so in person at Enrolment Services. Payment of the course fee must accompany registration. If your cheque is returned to us by your bank for any reason, you will have to replace it with a certified cheque and you will be charged an additional $20.
View the Refund and Course Cancellation Policy. The refund policy may not apply to all courses and programs. Check the policy specific to your course or program when registering.
Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment, up to 48 hours prior to the start of the class. If this happens you will be notified by email and, and if possible, alternative courses will be offered.
Online course requirements
You will need a computer that is connected to the internet so you can access the Blackboard Collaborate virtual platform. Most online courses, unless otherwise indicated, use the Blackboard Collaborate virtual platform and we recommend using either Chrome or Firefox. If your course includes live sessions, you will also need to enable your computer's audio and microphone to participate.
You can check if your computer is compatible with Blackboard Collaborate here and check to see if your browser is compatible here.
Course locations
All in-person courses take place at the New Westminster Campus or Coquitlam Campus unless otherwise indicated.
For campus locations, hours, contact information, and maps, please see the Campus Information page.
Continuing Education and Training Group students can order official transcripts. A transcript is an official record of your academic history and includes all courses successfully and unsuccessfully completed. For ordering information, please visit Transcripts and other academic records.
Some Continuing Education courses qualify for a T2202 (formerly T2202A) Tax Credit form. To print your T2202, please log into your online myAccount after March 1st. Retain your receipt for youth programs as they may qualify for a tax credit. Please consult with the Canada Revenue Agency to determine eligibility.
Some Continuing Education and Training Group programs receive a certificate upon completion. The college celebrates the achievement of its graduates with our graduation ceremonies. Please visit Graduation page for more information including deadlines to apply.
Pay parking (cash only) is in effect at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses, student rates apply. Metered on-street parking is also available adjacent to both locations. Parking can also be paid for using the Hangtag app.
For more information on parking and transit, please visit:
For courses that require Library services, the Library will issue a Library card for the duration of your Continuing Education course. For information on Library hours and locations, visit the Douglas College Library.
For information on Bookstore hours and locations, visit the Douglas College Bookstore.
The New Westminster Campus features a major cafeteria (second floor), including a Tim Horton's and a Triple O's, as well as a deli (first floor). The Coquitlam Campus features a large cafeteria with a Tim Hortons kiosk on the first floor.
Douglas College offers many additional services, including a Fitness Centre (CE student discounts apply) and counseling. More information on Douglas College Student Services.
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