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In personOnlineBlendedHyFlex Do you have a preferred campus location? Edmonton Wetaskiwin Online Are you seeking a specific outcome or credential? Certificate Diploma Post-diploma certificate Completion certificate Professional certificate Microcredential Course credits Continuing education What type of student are you? - Select one - Canadian / Permanent Resident International Search by keyword Showing 1 - 17 of 17 programs (3) and courses (14) Sort by: Alphabetical Programs only Courses only Academic Upgrading 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. Academic Upgrading Outcome Course credits Length Varies Program Anatomy and Physiology I Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide support and movement, coordination, and regulation. Learn how body systems work together... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 45 hours Course code ANPH1001 Course Anatomy and Physiology II Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide transport and protection; absorption, diffusion, and excretion; and reproduction. Learn... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 45 hours Course code ANPH1002 Course ESL Intermediate Listening and Speaking Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format will help English language learners improve their listening and speaking skills. In this class, the students will gain... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code ESLS1521 Course ESL Intermediate Reading and Writing Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format will help English language learners improve their reading and writing skills. In this class, the students will gain... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code ESLW1521 Course Essential Mathematics Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format allows students to study mathematics concepts related to whole numbers. Topics include whole number addition... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code MATH1525 Course Essential Reading Skills Foundations This flexible learning format allows students to improve their reading skills in order to advance their education, employability skills, and career potential. Reading comprehension and basic... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code ENGL1521 Course Essential Writing Skills Foundations This flexible learning format allows students to improve their writing skills for future upgrading and learning, the workplace, and the community. Working with the nine essential Skills for Success... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code ENGL1522 Course Foundations for Learning Delivered in partnership with Community Adult Learning Programs (CALPs) throughout our region, Foundations for Learning includes a range of 12-week online courses that allow you to strengthen your academic skills in your home community. Take courses online with in-person support at your local CALP. Academic Upgrading Outcome Course credits Length Varies Program GED Preparation Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format allows students to learn strategies to prepare for writing the GED exam. Students focus on developing and improving... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code GEDP1521 Course High School Math Prep Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format allows students to study the basic algebra skills required for high school mathematics courses. Topics include number... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code MATH1523 Course NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary provides an opportunity to students who need additional English language and/or academic upgrading courses to meet admission requirements for a post-secondary program. English Language LearningAcademic Upgrading Outcome Course credits Length Varies Program Pre-Algebra Math Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format allows students to develop the mathematics skills they need for algebra-based courses. Topics include operations with... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code MATH1522 Course Prep for Practical Nurse Math Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format assists students to prepare for entry into health-related diploma programs. Students focus on developing the math... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code MATH1524 Course Pre-Trades Math and Science Preparation Foundations Delivered in partnership with community centres, this flexible learning format allows students to focus on developing the math and science skills they need to pass the apprenticeship exam. Students... Academic Upgrading Outcome 3 credits Length 75 hours Course code MATH1521 Course Social Studies 30-1 Examine theories of politics and economics in democracy, socialism, capitalism, and fascism. Study European history since 1919 and the influence of Europe on the rest of the world. Research current... Academic Upgrading Outcome 5 credits Length 125 hours Course code SST3771 Course Social Studies 30-2 Write essays providing specific examples that support generalizations and explain issues. Use news magazines to access information about current affairs. Prepare to write the provincial diploma... Academic Upgrading Outcome 5 credits Length 125 hours Course code SST3772 Course Pagination