Bow Valley College (BVC) is a public, board-governed college operating as a comprehensive community institution under the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. The branch campuses are: Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Drumheller, High River, Okoktoks, and Strathmore. Bow Valley College is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network. BVC offers year-round programs that lead to career certificates and diplomas, as well as adult upgrading and English language learning.