Keyin College

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Accounting Payroll & Business Administration
  The objective of this program is to expose the student to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration, while providing students with the tools for a career in business.  This program also gives the student hands-on training in the key areas of financial accounting and payroll, business application software, and in the implementation and operation of computerized accounting systems.  Practical, rather than theoretical is stressed.  The successful graduate will have the necessary skills to keep a set of books, both manually and on a computerized system. Certification: The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is the foundation for a career in payroll.  It provides candidates with the legislative content required to keep an organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle, effectively communicate payroll information to all stakeholders, and understand the accounting function as it relates to payroll. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the leading IT certification in the world.  This program prepares students to write industry standard certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access at any authorized Certiport testing center in the world. Career Opportunities: The need for well-trained, competent accounting and payroll professionals has never been greater. The business world is constantly changing with opportunities for those individuals with the skills necessary to adapt to those changes.  Careers in finance, banking, marketing, personnel, accounting, and general management are available to graduates who have the right combination of proper academic skills, personal drive, and dedication.  In addition, graduates of this diploma program will have interdisciplinary skills, allowing them to be valuable members of the business community.
• Accounting, Payroll Administrator
  The objective of this program is to give the student hands-on training in the key areas of financial accounting and payroll, as well as in the implementation and operation of a computerized accounting system.  The practical, rather than the theoretical, is stressed. The successful graduate will have the necessary skills to keep a set of books, both manually and on a computerized system. Graduates of this program will meet the academic program requirements to receive Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification issued by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).  The certification is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence for payroll training. The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) offers the only payroll certifications in Canada. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification: The CPA’s PCP certification is the foundation for a career in payroll.  Gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to keep your organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle.  When you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant. PCP certification requires three core courses, one transfer of credit and one year of weighted, related work experience.  Please see the requirements in completion order listed below:

  1. Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCL)
  2. Payroll Fundamentals 1 (PF1)
  3. Payroll Fundamentals 2 (PF2)
  4. Introduction to Accounting (transfer of credit; offered at post-secondary institutions)
  5. PCP Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) (a minimum of one year work experience in payroll)

  All courses, including Introduction to Accounting, require a passing grade of 65% in order to be accepted toward PCP certification. For more information, visit 
  In addition, the Accounting, Payroll Administrator program includes the potential for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification at the Expert level in Excel and Word and at the Core level in Access and PowerPoint.
• Business Administration
  Careers in finance, banking, marketing, personnel, accounting, and general management are available to those successful graduates who have the right combination of proper academic skills, personal drive, and dedication.  In addition, graduates of this diploma program will have interdisciplinary skills allowing them to be valuable members of the business community. Keyin’s 45-week BA program exposes the student to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration, while providing the student with the tools required for a career in business.  Case studies are used to train students to think analytically and to apply their knowledge by solving problems and making decisions. This program includes the potential for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification at the Core level in PowerPoint.
• Office Administration
  This program will provide the student with multidisciplinary training to work in a variety of professional environments. Graduates will have developed personal and professional competencies and skills in administrative procedures, accounting, business research, communications, English, economics, machine transcription, business psychology, records management, and computer software programs. Students will also acquire skills in the specialty fields of medical and legal. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a wide variety of employment opportunities. Careers in the legal and medical fields, records management, and executive administrative positions are just a few of the employment possibilities available for graduates of the Office Administration program.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Personal Care Attendant
  A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who is responsible for providing support to clients in all aspects of daily living through companionships, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial care.  PCAs support and promote independence, safety, and quality of life for clients across the lifespan. PCAs provide client-centred care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).  In Newfoundland and Labrador, PCAs are considered unregulated health care workers as they are not a licensed or regulated profession.  However, standardized curriculum assists the effective and efficient use of PCAs as part of the interdisciplinary team in institutional settings across the province. The Personal Care Attendant Educational Program is 30 weeks in duration and consists of two semesters, each containing 15 weeks.  Travel to other institutions/agencies will be required for clinical and may be required for some laboratory offerings.  Students are responsible for transportation to/from clinical and laboratory experiences; these travel hours are not included in the program hours.
• Pharmacy Assistant
  The objective of this course is to give the student hands-on skills necessary to be employed as a Pharmacy Assistant in community and hospital pharmacies. Students gain knowledge relevant to the technical and clerical aspects of the pharmacy profession, including inventory maintenance, record keeping, pharmacy equipment, mathematical skills related to pharmacy, and an introduction to prescription preparation.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Child & Youth Care Worker

  A Child and Youth Care Worker is a specialist in facilitating change in children or adolescents experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Keyin’s 88-week Child and Youth Care Worker program develops therapeutic skills and abilities in students, enabling them to work creatively with other professionals concerned with the care and treatment of children and adolescents to address such challenges. Graduates are involved in all facets of care from assessment to intake, goal formulation, program planning and intervention. Child and Youth Workers facilitate change through counseling and a variety of treatment strategies.

Technology, Networking Programs

• Computer Business Application Specialist
  Career paths are wide and varied since any business can use these packages.  Successful graduates can expect careers in any type of organization, large or small, in private, government, or manufacturing sectors. Keyin’s 43-week CBAS program provides students with the skills necessary to enter the work force as a trained user of the most popular computer software applications.  Practical skills in software applications for major office functions are acquired.  In addition, the student will become familiar with the terms, concepts and methods to fully utilize each application. This program includes the potential for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification at the Expert level in Word and Excel and at the Core level in Access and PowerPoint.
• Computer Business Applications
  The focus of this program is to familiarize the student with the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a trained user of the most popular computer software applications. The objective is that the student develops practical skills in software applications for major office functions.  Students will be provided with hands-on training on a computer.  In addition, the student will become familiar with the terms, concepts and methods to fully utilize each application. This program includes the potential for Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS) certification at the Expert level in Word and Excel and at the Core level in Access and PowerPoint.
• Computer Service Technician
  Graduates my successfully compete for positions as first-level computer technicians, technical support specialists, and help-desk troubleshooters. Keyin’s 39-week CST program provides students with the theory of computer systems and operating systems while developing practical skills through hands-on application software to gain a level of expertise with the most commonly used office programs.  The program incorporates a wide range of study areas that are fundamental to careers in the IT industry, such as hardware installation and configuration, operating systems, systems optimization, peer-to-peer networking, Office 2010, and internet explorer. This program helps students prepare for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ and Network+ Certifications.
• Information Systems Administrator
  This program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career administering and supporting users on networked systems. Network consulting, implementation, and operating services are rapidly growing areas in the information technology industry.  This program will help students develop the network administration and user support skills required to meet employers’ needs in these areas. Industry and vendor certifications have become a benchmark used by employers in the hiring process.  The Information Systems Administrator program helps students prepare for certification examinations in these areas:

  • Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ and Network + Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate:  Windows Server 2012 (MCSA)
  • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

  Program Highlights The Information Systems Specialist program develops a strong base of knowledge and practical skills prior to focusing on networks and associated certifications:

  • Hardware Installation and Configuration
  • Operating Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Peer-to-Peer Networking
  • Office 2010
  • Internet Explorer
  • Windows Configuration
  • Windows Server
  • WINS, RAS, DHCP
• Information Systems Specialist
  This program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in administering and supporting users on networked systems.  Graduates may successfully compete for positions such as Network Administrator, Technical Support Specialist and Help-Desk Troubleshooter. Keyin’s 83-week ISS program focuses on networks and associated certifications as well as, hardware installation and configuration, operating systems, peer-to-peer networking, Office 2010, internet explorer, Windows configuration, Windows server and WINS, RAS and DHCP. This program helps students prepare for certification examinations in computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ and Network+ Certifications, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert:  Server Infrastructure (MCSE), Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).