The UBC Industrial Wood Finishing Certificate program is North America's most comprehensive wood finishing program. This part-time blended learning course take place over the course of 3.5 months online followed by a one-week practical session at the UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing in Vancouver, Canada. 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.