Online technical training blog

At GBC’s School of Distance Education, we offer technical training programs built to prepare International Students for success.

Computer simulations have greatly evolved with progress in computer science over the past few decades.

In the past few decades, automation has rapidly disrupted and changed industries by redefining responsibilities of existing jobs, and introduced new fields and roles.

Online education has brought numerous advantages to learning, such as making education more accessible, and in some ways, more interactive and engaging.

You’re thinking about upgrading your technical skills, but still have reservations about going back to school as an adult learner. It’s completely normal to have these feelings.

Within the last decade, the pace of technological advancement has increased rapidly, changing the way things

Two commonly misunderstood types of training are certificates and certifications. Both provide important value, but are quite different in terms of purpose, content, oversight and commitment required to complete them.

With technological developments happening all around us, newly graduated engineers or those who have been in the workforce for quite some time may find it difficult to stay competitive and on-trend within the current field.

Manufacturing executives believe current workers lack sufficient skills. Read More.

Do you want to earn a Canadian credential to add to your list of technical qualifications?

Do you feel you need to boost your skills and increase your technical knowledge but don’t know how to ask your employer to pay for your online technical training?

Colin Simpson is the Dean of GBC’s Centre for Continuous Learning.

Are you looking for a technical training program to develop your skills and propel your career forward?

There was a time when collecting stamps in an album or pinning the dried thorax of insects under glass were considered to be admirable pastimes - the pursuance of which lent an air of sophistication to the practitioner (or at the very least, made

It goes without saying that with no Canadian work experience, it can be very difficult for new immigrants to find a job in Canada`s technical labour market.

Composite materials are the manufacturing approach of the future, at least according to current thinking.

One of the most commom questions asked by our prospective students is “Learning all about the theory and application of PLCs is great but will I be able to program PLCs after taking the PLC Technician Certificate program?” The answer is yes.

So, you have successfully registered for one of our online technical programs, have requested your Interactive Learning Package and now have your program material. If you chose the USB format, you will find the following information helpful.

One of the most difficult challenges you may encounter during your career is what to do when you feel you've reached a plateau at work.