Foundational Learning Hub

Learn on your terms, with guidance to keep you going.

Affordable, self-paced learning designed to meet you where you are. Strengthen foundational skills, prepare for new opportunities, and stay on track with flexible online access and built-in support—all from one central hub.

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    CAEC Readiness

    Build your confidence and skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to prep for the Canadian Adult Education Credential exam.

    Get exam ready

Ready to take the CAEC exam? Choose the subjects you need to complete, or take the full exam.

Book your spot

  • Foundations for Learning

    Upgrade your math or English language skills, or prep for college with flexible online courses, reduced tuition, and free local tutoring.

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  • One-credit Alberta Education courses

    Gain real-world skills and earn Alberta Education credits that count toward your high school graduation requirements.

Career and workplace

Job Maintenance

Students acquire knowledge about workplace requirements, rights, and responsibilities and relate this knowledge to personal career and employment expectations.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

CTR2010

Job Preparation

Students develop successful employment search skills and a personal search portfolio.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

CTR1010

Speaking and Presenting

Students examine effective communication, public speaking, and presentation skills. Students develop and deliver a speech or presentation and apply the principles of effective communication to the...
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

HSS1090

Digital skills

Word Processing 1

Develop skill in using basic commands and functions in word-processing software, including document editing and formatting and printing reports, correspondence, and tables suitable for personal use...
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

INF1030

Spreadsheet 1

Use basic functions and commands in spreadsheet software for general data manipulation and personal record keeping.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

INF1060

Digital Presentation

Develop basic skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound, and animation.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

INF1070

Word Processing 2

Use Microsoft Word commands and functions to produce mail-ready reports and correspondence including letters, memorandums, and tables, all from rough draft copy.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

INF2050

Legal studies

Relationship Law

Student learn about laws affecting family members through the use of realistic scenarios and case studies.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

LGS1030

Family Law

Students examine a broad range of legal issues relating to personal relationships.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

LGS2010

Criminal Law

Students examine the criminal justice system, including the criminal process and the roles and responsibilities of the participants. Students also explore challenging issues and law-related careers.
Outcome

1 Credits

Course code

LGS3080

To join a course, complete the online registration form to secure your spot. We’ll confirm your enrolment and provide next steps. 

Tutor support funding

At NorQuest College, we’re focused on helping people facing barriers get the support they need to find employment and keep learning throughout their lives. We do this through community-centered education and our vital partnerships with local Community Adult Learning Programs (CALPs).

Together, we support learning within communities through the Foundations for Learning program and the Community Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Readiness microcredential. Students take online courses at their own pace and receive in-person support at your CALP location.

Funding available

Your CALP can access Tutor Support Funding exclusively for students registered in Foundations for Learning online anytime courses or the CAEC Readiness microcredential. Funding is coordinated through CALP offices; students do not apply for funding directly.

Funding amounts

Stage

Foundations for Learning credit courses

CAEC Microcredential

Upon enrolment

$450

$90

Upon completion

$450

$90

How to access funding

Funding requests are submitted by CALPs, not the students. CALPs can request funding by emailing the following documents to innovativeeducation@norquest.ca

Additional funding options 

CALPs wishing to pay a student's tuition should review the third-party sponsorship information and complete this required template. 

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