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 contuning education programs were created to meet high-demand areas of employment. With over a hundred programs and courses to choose from, you can gain in-demand skills that also align with your interests and career goals.
Building Service Worker
Take pride in your career by learning the latest techniques and essential skills needed by employers to improve the spaces where people work and play.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
6 days (1 day per week)
Program
Data Analyst
Develop the knowledge and skills to become a Data Analyst in this free, online program. Complete at your own pace, learn in a flexible environment, and gain digital badges.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
63 hours (10 hours per week)
Program
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.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
Varies
Program
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!
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
8 Weeks (1 day per week)
Program
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.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
30 hours
Program
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.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
16 weeks per badge
Program
Ideation to Creation
All great businesses start with an idea. The journey of an entrepreneur requires drive, patience, and fortitude to transform an idea into a sustainable business model. In just 12 short weeks (36 hours), you will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to turn your business idea into reality!
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
36 hours/12 weeks
Program
Inspiring Teams
The Inspiring Teams badge will cover a wide range of topics including effective communication, coaching, social impact, talent and culture development.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
26 hours
Program
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.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
6 months (8-10 hours per week)
Program
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.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
13.5 hours
Program
Managerial Excellence
Not only will you leave with a new understanding of leadership, but you’ll also have experience applying your knowledge in the community. Combining experiential learning and community-based projects, we offer you a mix of unconventional education and opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
12 weeks (4 hours twice a week)
Program
Managerial Leadership
The Managerial Leadership badge will cover a wide range of topics including personal leadership style, personal brand, design thinking, emotional intelligence, and agile leadership.
Outcome
Length
26 hours (6-8 hours per week)
Program
Organizational Management
The Organizational Management badge covers a wide range of topics including organizational governance, financial acumen, risk management, digital transformation and trends for the future.
Program
Supply Chain for the Tourism Sector
NorQuest College’s Supply Chain for the Tourism Sector is designed for supply chain professionals looking to pivot into a new, in-demand industry.
Outcome
Microcredential
Length
15-20 hours per badge (excluding work experience)
Program
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.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
2 days
Program
Upskilling For Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
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.
This practical, 16-week program equips you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to make a career change into the technology industry. Participants will complete this program with valuable direct work experience.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
16 Weeks
Program
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.
This practical, 16-week program equips you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to make a career change into the technology industry. Participants will complete this program with valuable direct work experience.
Outcome
Completion certificate
Length
16 Weeks
Program