So Many Ways to Improve

Whatever your motivation, there are more than 100 Continuing Education courses waiting for you at Northwestern Polytechnic. From individual and workplace learning solutions in a variety of packages and settings, our continuous intakes mean that there is always something to make you better. 

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Continuing Education Spotlight

Water & Wastewater Technician Certificate

Create a positive ripple effect in your career. Whether you're just getting started or upgrading your certification, this flexible program helps you build the skills to monitor and operate essential water control systems and equipment. Delivered in partnership with Aquatera, you'll gain real-world insight into water and wastewater operations - and be ready to make a lasting impact.

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Continuing Education

Driver & Transportation

Prepare for your Class 1 or 3 license, or upgrade your existing credentials, with Alberta Transportation-recognized driver training.

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Continuing Education

Health & Human Services

Get equipped to pursue a variety of rewarding and in-demand career options. Upskill with lifesaving tools or develop new professional competencies as you get ready to give back to your community.

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Continuing Education

Office & Business

Grow your confidence, capacity, and career with timely individual professional development. Move onwards and upwards as you upgrade your software knowledge, boost productivity, and acquire valuable new skills.

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Continuing Education

Personal Interest

Whether you’re exploring a new passion or expanding your skill set just for fun, these courses are designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Flexible Learning Options

There are many ways to advance your career, improve your skills, and follow your heart. 

Learn at Home

Enjoy the comfort of virtual courses, led by an instructor, but hosted from a distance

Be Your Own Boss

Balance your priorities with online, self-study courses. Schedule your learning when it makes sense, and reach out to a course tutor when you need extra guidance. 

Connect on Campus

Be a part of the action in a regularly scheduled instructor-led course at NWP’s lively campus.

Experience it All

Immerse yourself in the workplace of your dreams with NWP’s Work Integrated Learning pathways. Gain understanding and skills as you discover the day-to-day realities of a job. 

Pace Yourself

With set start and end dates, paced course offerings allow you to stay on track while benefiting from the flexibility of submitting assessments and assignments at your own speed. 

Customize a Solution

Simplify employee training and develop. Join us on campus or schedule a convenient time for qualified instruction at your worksite. 

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