Professional Development
April 8, 2025 2026-05-29 15:20Professional Development
Let us help you achieve your career and professional goals.
Through our Professional Development Department, BTVI provides lifelong learning opportunities. Our programmes, courses, and activities facilitate self-enrichment and provide continuing education and training before or after entering the workforce.
Professional Development Programmes
Explore our Professional Development Programmes organized by areas of focus. Click on the category to view the available PDCs in each area:
Areas of Focus:
Business
Enhance your business acumen with PDCs in accounting, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Explore PDCs
BASIC QUICKBOOKS
5 Weeks
28th October – 27th November
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
Virtual
SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT I
5 Weeks
3rd November – 4th December
Mondays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$450.00
Virtual
Beauty
Develop skills in nail artistry, hairstyling, makeup application, and other beauty services.
Explore PDCs
FACE CARE AND
MAKEUP APPLICATION I
6 Weeks
23rd October – 28th November
Thursdays and Fridays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
ACRYLIC NAILS
6 Weeks
23rd October – 28th November
Thursdays and Fridays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
Fashion
Learn sewing, pattern design, and fashion techniques to jumpstart your career in fashion.
Explore PDCs
BASIC SEWING I
8 Weeks
14th October – 4th December
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$450.00
Grand Bahama
BASIC SEWING II
8 Weeks
14th October – 5th December
Tuesdays and Fridays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
ACCESSORY MAKING
5 Weeks
27th October – 26th November
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
BASIC UPHOLSTRY SKILLS
5 Weeks
3rd November – 4th December
Mondays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
Construction
Acquire skills in carpentry, tiling, plumbing, and electrical work for the construction industry.
Explore PDCs
BASIC PLUMBING I
5 Weeks
31st October – 29th November
Fridays 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence and Grand Bahama
BASIC ELECTRICAL I
5 Weeks
31st October – 29th November
Fridays 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence
BASIC ELECTRICAL II
5 Weeks
4th November-4th December
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
$450.00
New Providence and Grand Bahama
Who Should Enrol in Our Professional Development Programmes or Courses?
Persons who want to:
- Gain new skills or upgrade existing ones.
- Stay up-to-date with current trends.
- Start a new career or advance in their current career.
- Increase their earning potential and employment opportunities.
Eligibility for Admission
Our professional development programmes, courses, and activities are open to everyone. Eligibility requirements apply only to programmes or courses that lead to certification or licensure.
How to Apply
To apply for a Professional Development Programme, Course, or Activity:
- Upload a completed Professional Development Application Form via the BTVI website to the Admissions Department.
- Include the following:
- Valid Passport: Copy of the relevant pages showing expiration date, personal details, and date of birth, or a valid Certificate of Identity.
- National Insurance Smart Card: Copy of the front and back.
- Application Fee Receipt: Payment confirmation for the non-refundable fee.
Successful Completion
Students who successfully complete a professional development programme, course, or activity will receive a Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate of Participation.
Certification or Licensure
Courses leading to certification or licensure are governed by the granting institution.
- Theoretical Components: Covered in our programmes or courses.
- Practical Components: Completed with the granting institution.
Whether you’re a young or experienced professional, contact us at [email protected] to achieve your goals!
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Participants earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) instead of academic credits. A PDU tracks the time devoted to instruction or instructor-directed engagements.
Calculating the PDU
- Formula: Total contact minutes ÷ 60 = Contact Hours.
- 10 Contact Hours = 1 PDU.
Why Are PDUs Important?
- Document time spent learning a specific skill or trade.
- Provide evidence of staying current in a field.
- Help track professional growth.
- Meet periodic certification requirements
Professional Development Courses
Contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (242) 502 6300 Ext. 6413
Note:
- There is a non-refundable application processing fee.
- BTVI reserves the right to cancel a course if the minimum number of students have not registered. If a course is canceled by the institution, students will receive a full refund.
