Continuing Education programs and courses

Developed to meet industry demand

Gain the skills you need to feel more confident in your role, advance your career, and improve your resume. Upskill or reskill, and fast-track your career success.

NorQuest’s continuing education programs were created to meet high-demand areas of employment. With a wide range of programs and courses to choose from, we offer something for everyone. You can gain in-demand skills that also align with your interests and career goals.

Autism in the workplace
Strengthen inclusion skills with NorQuest and the Colbourne Institute. Learn autism-focused strategies to support coworkers and build an accessible workplace.
Diversity and Inclusion
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

40 minutes - 1 hour

Building Service Worker
Learn the equipment, techniques, and skills needed to inspect, clean, maintain, and disinfect a facility as a building service worker. 
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

6 days

CAEC Readiness
Build foundational skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies at NorQuest, and get ready to take the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exam.
Academic Upgrading
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

25 hours per badge

Clinical Practice Enhancement for LPNs
Boost your practical nurse skills in 1–2 days with immersive hospital simulation training at NorQuest College’s Olson Centre. 
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

6-12 hours

Demystifying Accessibility
Colbourne Institute’s Demystifying Accessibility course is your primer to turn accessibility from a goal into action, driving real change in your workplace.
Diversity and Inclusion
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

1.5 - 2 hours

Education and Employment Pathways
Join NorQuest’s Education & Employment Pathways program to gain life skills, prepare for a job or education, make friends, and earn a Completion Certificate!
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

Esports
Explore how Esports is changing business, marketing, and careers. Sign up for NorQuest’s Esports microcredential and get ahead in a booming industry.
Business Digital Skills and Innovation
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

32 Hours

Family Caregiver Wellness Workshops

NorQuest College offers a wide range of workshops taught by experienced healthcare professionals to help caregivers gain the confidence and knowledge they need to care for a loved one at home and/or needing end-of-life care.

Continuing Education Health
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

Varies

Flight Attendant
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a flight attendant? This course is designed to prepare you for a career in aviation. From medical incidents to in-flight emergencies and procedures, our experienced instructors will give you the tools and knowledge to help your career take flight!
Community Studies Business
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

8 Weeks

Foundational Business and Entrepreneurial Skills in Healthcare
Learn how to develop a successful healthcare business or advance your career in project and business management. This online, flexible program will provide the training and skills you need to take an idea into the market.
Health Business
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

39 hours

Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals
Earn a greenhouse operations microcredential in greenhouse technology, business skills, and best practices in plant propagation and care.
Environment and Technology
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

60 hours

Health Information Management
The Health Information Management microcredential at NorQuest College teaches you how to use data and technologies to meet the demands of healthcare organizations. Learn how health information is interpreted and used for critical decision making of health care delivery.
Digital Skills and Innovation
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

60 hours

Hospitality Industry Fundamentals
Hospitality Industry Fundamentals equips you with practical skills and knowledge in service, event planning, and supply chain to thrive in the hospitality sector.
Hospitality and Tourism Workplace Skills
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

24-30 hours

Insurance Professional
NorQuest’s Insurance Professional program will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become an entry level insurance advisor or broker.
Business
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

4 months (8-10 hours per week)

Introduction to Anti-racism
Learn how to recognize and address racism in your workplace and community with this practical anti-racism course from the Colbourne Institute.
Diversity and Inclusion
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

1.5 - 2 hours

Introduction to Applied Research for Innovation

Learn how to use applied research to solve real-world problems in NorQuest College’s Introduction to Applied Research for Innovation microcredential. This program is online and self-paced.

Digital Skills and Innovation
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

35 to 45 hours

Introduction to Aviation Operations
Gain essential skills for effective and safe aviation communication in NorQuest College's online microcredential, Introduction to Aviation Operations
Workplace Skills
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

8 hours

Introduction to Esports
Explore how Esports is changing business, marketing, and careers. Sign up for NorQuest’s Introduction to Esports microcredential and get ahead in a booming industry.
Business Digital Skills and Innovation
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

32 Hours

Introduction to Healthcare Technology
Learn about new, emerging health technology and strategies to incorporate it into your workplace. Discover how you can use this technology to improve processes, patient care, and training during this flexible, online program.
Digital Skills and Innovation
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

26.5 hours

Introduction to Inclusion
Learn key concepts, strategies and best practices to create inclusive and equitable environments with NorQuest’s College’s Introduction to Inclusion course.
Diversity and Inclusion
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

2 hours

Introduction to Intercultural Understanding
Looking for training in Intercultural Understanding? Sign up today for NorQuest College’s introductory course, and improve your intercultural skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

2 hours

Leadership Training Certificate
NorQuest’s Leadership Training Certificate helps you master core management and leadership skills to succeed within a changing and dynamic workforce.
Business
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

7 weeks (5-7 hours per week)

Promoting Labour Market Attachment for Newcomers Living With Disabilities
Do you need help finding work? This program will teach you about working in Canada. You will also get 110 hours of work experience.
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

4 months

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems and Installation
Gain foundational knowledge and hands-on training in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, positioning you for in-demand jobs in renewable energy, installing solar panels.
Environment and Technology
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

100 Hours

Taxi Ambassador

This program is restricted to Edmonton International Airport taxi drivers only. All three courses included in the program must be completed to receive the Taxi Ambassador Program certificate.

Continuing Education Hospitality and Tourism
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

2 days

Tourism Supply Chain Fundamentals
Explore supply chain fundamentals tailored to tourism with NorQuest's Tourism Supply Chain Fundamentals microcredential. Find your niche in Alberta's tourism sector.
Hospitality and Tourism Workplace Skills
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

35-45 hours

Upskilling For Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for Autistic Individuals

The world is constantly changing, and the amount of data being collected by organizations is growing exponentially. Employers need individuals that are skilled in handling this data and leveraging it for business intelligence and data analytics applications.

Environment and Technology
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

16 Weeks

Workplace Soft Skills
NorQuest College Continuing Education boosts your career with affordable, online soft skills training in communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

4 hours