Continuing Education programs and courses

Developed to meet industry demand

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 continuing education programs were created to meet high-demand areas of employment. With a wide range of programs and courses to choose from, we offer something for everyone. 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)

Business Analysis

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

Outcome

Professional certificate

Length

1 year

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

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)

Food and Beverage Management

This one-year professional certificate program will prepare you to become a leader in the food and beverage industry. Students will be ready to manage existing establishments or take their first step in launching a business.

Outcome

Professional certificate

Length

1 year

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

39 hours

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

60 hours

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 over 12 weeks

Inspiring Teams

The Inspiring Teams badge will cover a wide range of topics including effective communication, coaching, social impact, talent and culture development.
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

26 hours

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

4 months (8-10 hours per week)

Introduction to Applied Research for Innovation

Learn how to use applied research to solve real-world problems in NorQuest College’s Introduction to Applied Research for Innovation microcredential. This program is online and self-paced.
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

35 to 45 hours

Introduction to Aviation Operations

Gain essential skills for effective and safe aviation communication in NorQuest College's online microcredential, Introduction to Aviation Operations
Outcome

Microcredential

Length

8 hours

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

26.5 hours

Introduction to Inclusion

Learn key concepts, strategies and best practices to create inclusive and equitable environments with NorQuest’s College’s Introduction to Inclusion course.
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

2 hours

Introduction to Intercultural Understanding

Looking for training in Intercultural Understanding? Sign up today for NorQuest College’s introductory course, and improve your intercultural skills.
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

2 hours

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)

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

Digital badge

Length

26 hours (6-8 hours per week)

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.
Outcome

Digital badge

Length

26 hours

Project Management

NorQuest's Project Management program will help you master the skills necessary to excel in business communication, project planning, and project management. 
Outcome

Professional certificate

Length

1 year

Promoting Labour Market Attachment for Newcomers Living With Disabilities

Do you need help finding work? This program will teach you about working in Canada. You will also get 110 hours of work experience.
Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

4 months

Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management is an increasingly important career as consumers have come to expect goods and services faster, with more convenience, and from anywhere in the world.

Outcome

Professional certificate

Length

1 year

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

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.

Outcome

Completion certificate

Length

16 Weeks