BCIT has several software packages available to staff and students under a number of different software licensing agreements.
For each licensing agreement there is specific information provided in the table.
For best results, always consult BCIT Purchasing department before buying software. BCIT Purchasing is knowledgeable of our existing licensing agreements and can advise you how to best order the product you need. Ordering software directly from a vendor without involving BCIT Purchasing runs the risk of missing out on any existing agreements and discounts.
To obtain a license for software
- Check for existing licensing agreements (see below).
- Check with your departmental office if you already have licensing from another program such as Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching.
- Contact BCIT Purchasing with a request.
- Create a Purchase Requisition (PR) for a one-time purchase.
- Send the PR to Purchasing.
- Verify receipt of goods from shipping (it may be digital objects only and no physical media. You will need to notify Purchasing you ‘received’ these digital items.
Software licensing matrix
The following matrix provides a list of available products, what type of use they are licensed for, approximate cost and links to more information.
View the student matrix to see which software packages are available to students.
Software Package | Agreement | Office Use | Laptop Use | Home Use | Approximate Cost | How To/More Info |
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Adobe Acrobat Pro | Adobe Creative Campus Agreement 2023-2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Site license – free use on up to two devices, including your BCIT-issued device. | Adobe Acrobat |
Adobe Express | Adobe Creative Campus Agreement 2023-2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Site license – free use on up to two devices, including your BCIT-issued device. | Adobe Express |
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
(includes 20+ creative tools including Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, and more) |
Adobe Creative Campus Agreement 2023-2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | This product is site licensed for students, but not for staff.
Software is available, but all employee Creative Cloud subscriptions require manager approval for funding/cross-charge. |
Adobe Creative Cloud |
AutoCAD | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Autodesk Inventor | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Autodesk Architectural, Electrical, Building | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Autodesk Map3D | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Autodesk Survey, Revit, DGN | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] complete form and signout CD if eligible | Autodesk |
Autodesk Raster Design | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] complete form and signout CD if eligible | Autodesk |
Autodesk Productstream | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Autodesk VIZ | Autodesk Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Licensed for current version only (no previous versions) | Autodesk |
Camtasia and Snagit | Individual licenses, once residual licenses used | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] for remaining residual licenses only | Requesting Camtasia/Snagit/TechSmith Software Licenses |
Mathworks Matlab | Total Faculty Headcount license | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Available for faculty and staff while employed at BCIT | Download and install instructions |
Microsoft SQL Server | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | Visit the link in the next column to see if you qualify | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Project
(with Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) |
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Restrictions apply by department – contact software @bcit.ca to ask if you qualify | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Project
(without Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) |
None | Yes | Yes | No | [$0] Available through the Software Center on all BCIT admin computers. | Software Center > Applications > Microsoft Project > Install |
Microsoft Visio
(with Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) |
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Restrictions apply by department – contact software @bcit.ca to ask if you qualify | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Visio
(without Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) |
None | Yes | Yes | No | [$0] Available through the Software Center on all BCIT admin computers. | Software Center > Applications > Microsoft Project > Install |
Microsoft Windows 7 | Windows 7 is end of life and no longer supported by Microsoft or available through BCIT’s licensing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not available | Not available |
Microsoft Windows 8 | Windows 8 is no longer available through BCIT’s licensing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not available | Not available |
Microsoft Windows 10 | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Students and staff qualify; requires an Azure Dev Tools account | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Windows 11 | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Students and staff qualify; requires an Azure Dev Tools account | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Windows Server (without Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) | None | No | No | No | No special licensing available from BCIT | None |
Microsoft Windows Server (with Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | Visit the link in the next column to see if you qualify | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
Microsoft Visual Studio | With Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | [$0] Restricted to 2012 Premium version only | None |
Microsoft Visual Studio (with Azure Dev Tools for Teaching) | Without Azure Dev Tools for Teaching | Yes | Yes | Yes | Visit the link in the next column to see if you qualify | Azure Dev Tools for Teaching |
More information about software licensing
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Expiry, Access, and Migration Dates for Adobe Creative Cloud Subscriptions
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Frequently Asked Questions About BCIT-Issued Laptops for Faculty and Staff
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Installing Adobe Software on your BCIT-issued or Personal Device for BCIT Employees
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Known Issue: Change of Email Address Will Disrupt a BCIT Adobe subscription
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Migrating your Adobe Assets out of Adobe Creative Cloud when your Subscription ends
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Options for creating a Windows environment on your Mac computer to run apps with AppsAnywhere
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Problem Installing Adobe Software – “You don’t have access to manage apps”
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Problem with Windows Security pop-up when launching Application
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Problem with Windows Security pop-up when launching ShareLink Application
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Requesting Camtasia/Snagit/TechSmith Software Licenses (Faculty and Staff Only)
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Software Installed on BCIT-issued Windows Devices for Employees
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Testing AppsAnywhere Software in BCIT Computer Labs Remotely