Academic Upgrading

What to expect from the program

Academic Upgrading is course-based. The variety of delivery methods and times provides you with the most flexibility. Choose the delivery method that suits your learning style and availability.

• In person: You will have four to five 90-minute classes per week in each course in fall/winter terms, and five three-hour classes per week in spring term. You may complete up to 20% of your coursework online.

• Online real-time: You will have two 90-minute online real-time classes per week. You'll complete the remaining 60% of your coursework online. For more information about this delivery method, watch this video.  (Students in the Wetaskiwin area can get instructional support and use computers at the Wetaskiwin campus to attend their online real-time classes.)

• Online Anytime:Work on your course when it is convenient for you and have up to 20 weeks to complete it. For more information about this delivery method, watch a video about online anytime courses.  

  *Please note:  We also offer Paced Online Anytime courses, a slight variation of Online Anytime.  Students have clear start and end dates that align with our in-person and online real-time classes, set assignment and exam dates, and 16 weeks to complete a course.  This delivery mode is available to all students, but students who receive funding and wish to enroll in Online Anytime courses, must be enrolled in Paced Online Anytime.  Learn more about paced online anytime by watching this video. 

After applying, you may meet with a retention advisor to help your registration with academic advice or placement testing.

Career opportunities

Academic Upgrading increases your work and educational opportunities. Academic Upgrading courses will help you meet the specific academic entrance requirements for certificate, diploma, and degree programs at post-secondary institutions.