Teaching Assistants for Post-Secondary Education Institutions
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- Updated on: February 19, 2026
☰ Program Description
The Teaching Assistant Training Program is a hands-on online or blended learning program comprised of both asynchronous and synchronous learning, designed for new Teaching Assistants (TAs) embarking on their teaching careers. Students will learn about fair grading practices, diversity in the classroom, lesson design, and providing effective feedback on written work.
Through unique microteaching sessions, students gain real-time, hands-on teaching experience by practicing teaching skills with a small group of peers and receiving helpful, constructive feedback. At the end of the program, students will receive a certificate as evidence of their commitment to developing their knowledge and skills as a teacher.
This Teaching Assistant program helps students build essential skills for supporting instructors, assisting learners, and contributing to effective learning environments in post-secondary education settings.
Career Opportunities for Teaching Assistants
Graduates of the program may find employment in the research and education field with job titles such as:
- College Teaching Assistant
- Post-secondary Teaching Assistant
- Graduate Assistant – University
- University Teaching Assistant
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 41201
✓ Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Teaching Assistant Training Program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Mature student status.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
- English proficiency interview.
- Grade 10 English with a C or higher.
These Teaching Assistant program admission requirements ensure students have the academic foundation and English language skills required to succeed in the program and develop effective communication skills for supporting learners in classroom and post-secondary education environments.
◉ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this Teaching Assistant Training Program, participants will be able to:
- Apply the characteristics of effective feedback when giving verbal, written, and non-verbal feedback in teaching and learning environments.
- Listen openly to feedback on teaching and reflect on personal approaches to teaching, learning, and classroom support.
- Define the Teaching Assistant’s (TA) interpersonal communication responsibilities and identify resources available for student and TA academic success.
- Describe strategies to facilitate effective classroom or laboratory discussions and support positive learning experiences.
- Implement consistent and effective grading practices.
- Identify cultural influences on communication in diverse classroom environments.
These learning outcomes help prepare Teaching Assistants with essential skills in communication, classroom management, feedback delivery, and learner support for roles in post-secondary education and academic settings.
🗹 Additional Information
Method(s) of Evaluation*
Quizzes and Assignments.
Completion Requirements*
A grade of 70% or higher is required to complete the program.
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered:
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous: Meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 480 Hours | 24 Weeks
- Homework Hours: 50 Hours
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Total Tuition Fee: $2,950
Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $1000
Materials Fees $1000 - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined