Starting this September, Durham College (DC) will be offering students the chance to become professionals in accounting and payroll or insurance in just four semesters.

“With the new market-driven Insurance and Accounting and Payroll programs, students will benefit from career-focused skills and training offered in collaboration with industry professional associations,” said Judy Spring, dean of the School of Business, IT & Management.

With more Canadians turning to entrepreneurship, the need for trained accountants and payroll professionals is steadily rising across Canada. Enter DC’s new Accounting and Payroll diploma. This program prepares students to execute functions such as proactive management of payroll, assets, expenses, and tax and revenue obligations, and graduates will be ready for employment as accounting clerks; administrative assistants; banking clerks; bookkeepers; budget co-ordinators; and payroll administrators in accounting and human resources departments at small and large firms.

For students with a flair for numbers and relationship-building, along with an interest in risk management, DC’s Insurance diploma program offers a broad exposure to business with a specialization in general (property and casualty) insurance. Students will gain the knowledge required to work in areas of fraud awareness, client management, policies and legislation, and more. Graduates from the program can enter the workforce in junior-level positions as appraisers, brokers or agents; claims adjusters; customer service representatives; loss control specialists; risk managers; or underwriters.

“Graduates of Accounting and Payroll will complete the academic requirements for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) from the Canadian Payroll Association and all course requirements for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation from the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping,” said Spring. “Graduates of the Insurance program will complete eight of 10 credits towards the Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIP) designation offered by the Insurance Institute of Canada. Graduates of both programs will be well-positioned for employment opportunities.”

Apply now for this September by visiting www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Education and Careers in Insurance information session

Individuals seeking industry-driven training and education to meet future career goals in insurance are invited to join Spring for an insightful, free information session on Tuesday, February 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn more about DC’s Insurance program, and hear what industry experts have to say about this dynamic sector, which employs nearly 77,000 Ontarians by insurance carriers or related services.

Guests will hear from industry experts from the Insurance Institute of Canada, followed by a panel discussion of insurance professionals. Visit our events calendar for more information.