The community of Faro

Located in central Yukon on the Traditional Territory of the Ross River Dena Council, the town of Faro is a small but flourishing community with approximately 400 residents.

A unique feature of the town of Faro is the golf course that runs through the main part of town.

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A floral "Welcome to Faro" greeting

A row of trapezoid desks and chairs facing a TV screen. Behind the TV are orange-red book cases.

A community hub

The Faro Campus is a hub for community activity.

The campus provides public computer and internet access during opening hours. They also have tons of space available if you are looking to host a community dinner or a lunch meeting.

Upcoming courses available in Faro

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse. English 100 focuses on expository writing.

This course introduces students to the evolution of Indigenous governance and modern treaty making from pan-Canadian perspectives, and with a particular focus on Yukon First Nations’ experiences.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

This 2 day course is designed to increase proficiency with the math components involved in small water systems operation and bulk water delivery.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification provides an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates to employers that you have achieved a level of project management competence and the ability to apply these specialized skills to your area of work, for all industry sector

This 1 day course is designed designed to provide participants with knowledge in regards to conventional wastewater treatment lagoons.

English 030 is a ninety-hour course that introduces students to academic writing, reading, and communication skills. The writing component of this course includes an introduction to the writing process, and the development of a variety of paragraphs.

In this course, students will develop foundational skills in the following areas: critical thinking and reading, writing and research, and speaking and listening.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the industry standard for demonstrating competence and a solid foundation of project management skills.

This 1 day course provides a review of skills and knowledge relevant to Bulk Water Delivery Operators.

Fall 2026: We are running two courses WO001 – Basic Small Water Systems Operations and WO001L-Small Water System Operator Lab together to allow for both in-class and hands-on learning (improved learning experience).

This three-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Agile project management principles and their practical application in real-world projects.

This three-day course equips project managers and team leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to harness artificial intelligence across the full project lifecycle.

This course is an introduction to intermediate accounting principles and concepts.

This course builds on the foundational accounting knowledge gained in ACCT 120 and ACCT 125. In this hands-on, application-focused course, students will further develop their accounting skills by engaging with real-world scenarios and practical exercises.

Supportive distance learning in Faro

Distance learning, or online learning, provides students with access to class instruction over the Internet, rather than in a classroom.

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Programs offered via distance learning

 

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Campus hours & location

Monday to Friday
8:30am-4:30pm

Box 59, 111 Bell Crescent
Faro, Y0B 1K0


We'd love to see you and the coffee is always on - drop in and hangout for awhile!

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