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NorQuest College operates as an accredited high school and offers courses that follow the Alberta Education curriculum, and prepare you to continue your studies at NorQuest or another post-secondary institution. All courses are four months long. Free placement testing is available.

Essential across all industries, accounting professionals play a key role in organizational success. This program provides the basic theory and technical skills required to perform a range of accounting services.

This post-diploma certificate builds upon students’ previous training and experience and provides health and human services professionals with the knowledge and skills to work with clients experiencing substance use and concurrent disorders.

The Administrative Professional program equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to become an office professional in today’s business environment. You will learn essential office skills such as basic accounting, software applications, event management, and business communication.

This post-diploma program prepares licensed practical nurses with the knowledge and skills for a specialized career in orthopaedics. It consists of three courses and a 300-hour practicum. Further your understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to orthopaedics and orthopaedic radiology, assessment, and trauma.

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the trade entrance exam and entry into any one of 45 designated trades. The focus of the program is on upgrading, practical trades training, and facilitated work experience.

Begin your post-secondary journey at NorQuest College with our Arts and Sciences university transfer program. Complete up to 30 credits, which can be transferred to the second year of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree, or towards completion of a NorQuest College post-secondary program.

The program approaches supporting those on the autism spectrum through a strength-based approach, looking at their experiences in meaningful ways.

This part-time, online program is designed for diploma graduates and working professionals in community, educational, and health settings who would like to enhance their knowledge and build competencies and skills in working with individuals who display behaviours of concern.

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.

Build the skills you need to thrive in a dynamic business world and choose from five specializations in the second year—Management (entrepreneurship or business operations), Accounting, Human Resources Management, Finance (financial services or financial planning), or General Studies—in which you will develop a core understanding of business fundamentals for any career you choose.

Business analysis professionals play a vital role in helping organization create efficiencies, update processes, and modernize to meet the challenges of today.

The Child and Youth Care program is designed to prepare students to support children and youth who have experienced social, behavioural, and emotional challenges. Focused on diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous culture, the program teaches students the foundational skills of child and youth care practice, as well as perspectives and strategies for supporting all children and youth in culturally respectful ways.

This exciting certificate program provides you with the knowledge and skills to work with marginalized communities and individuals at the front line in a human service delivery setting.

The Day Home Provider program, designed for English language learners, is a 10-month integrated skills program that focuses on both academic and occupational skills through the content of early childhood training. Aligned with the best practices of early learning and child care, this hands-on program enhances learning by integrating theory and practice.

In this condensed, intensive 12-week certificate program you will learn how to handle the administrative functions of a dental practice. You will learn about dental terminology, dental office procedures, dental computer software and communication strategies for working with a diverse community of clients.

Acquire the skills needed to support individuals with disabilities in early intervention, community settings, schools, recreation, and employment. You will be prepared to create, implement, assess, and modify plans to help utilize individual strengths and abilities to increase opportunities for meaningful participation in the community.

Learn to provide quality child care in a variety of settings and plan appropriate activities for children in your care. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning will equip you to support the healthy development of children though child-centred learning experiences.

The certificate program prepares graduates for Early Childhood Educator II certification.

Learn to provide quality child care in a variety of settings and plan appropriate activities for children in your care. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning will equip you to support the healthy development of children though child-centred learning experiences.

The diploma programs prepare graduates for Early Childhood Educator III certification from Alberta Children's Services.

The Educational Assistant program prepares students to work in educational and community settings. The program focuses on diversity and inclusion, training students to support children and youth with a variety of learning needs, and helping them to reach their potential.

By providing inclusive classroom learning and hands-on practicum experience, the program equips graduates with the knowledge, interpersonal, and practical skills to support students both one-on-one and in small group environments.