FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about how PTIA works with private post-secondary and career-training institutions.

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PTIA works principally with private post-secondary and career-training institutions, including new college proponents, existing owners and leadership teams.

Yes. We can assist with feasibility, business planning, program economics, institutional operating frameworks and regulatory readiness. Formal decisions remain with the competent authorities.

We can undertake a scoped health assessment, examine program economics and operating costs, and help develop and implement a 90-day action plan.

Yes. PTIA can source and coordinate individual industry speakers, academic lecturers, subject workshops or term-based expert engagement programs.

No. We assist institutions in developing employer relationships, student preparation and workplace-learning processes; host participation and outcomes are not guaranteed.

No. PTIA is an independent advisory practice. PTIRU is B.C.’s government regulatory unit for private training institutions.

Some defined diagnostics have fixed fees. Other engagements are quoted according to complexity, scope and duration, with rates confirmed in writing.

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