UBC – Centre for Advanced Wood Processing
Certificate Program
January 6th to April 11th, 2026
(5-day practical session April 7th to April 11th, 2026)
The UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) is please to announce the schedule for the 2024 Industrial Wood Finishing Certificate Program. This part-time online training program with a one-week hands-on practical session is North America’s most comprehensive wood finishing certificate program.
The certificate program provides participants with a broad understanding of the field of wood finishing. Its designed for individuals who have some general experience in wood finishing and would like to expand their knowledge.
Once completed, learners will have knowledge and experience to do the following:
- Understand why finish is applied to wood and how wood properties affect finishing
- To be able to identify the best finishing system based on the end use
- Trouble-shoot wood finishing problems
- Design a safe and efficient finishing facility
This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to start a finishing business or to improve an existing one.
For more information please visit: UBC Certificate Program in Industrial Wood Finishing | Centre for Advanced Wood Processing
Or Email: Jason.chiu@ubc.ca
CKCA Members receive a 10% discount on the price of the course. Please contact us for the code.
WMC Management Skills Training (offered through UBC’s Centre for Advanced Wood Processing)
This is a Certificate Program that can be taken online and is comprised of some 200 hours of studying and completing various tasks. You have the choice of going through the entire program or taking just a select number of program modules.
It’s designed for workplace learners and emphasizes the acquisition and practice of management skills. There are no formal academic requirements for entry into either the Certificate Program or any individual course module. Click the link here.
