Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career, or pursue lifelong learning with Continuing Education courses and micro-credentials. View individual academic courses or the Academic Calendar. 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Cardinal Performing Arts Centre National Bee Diagnostic Centre O000009676 Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Delivery Asynchronous Distance On-Campus Synchronous Availability Accepting applications International Open to international students Sort by By Department A-Z Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career, or pursue lifelong learning with Continuing Education courses and micro-credentials. View individual academic courses or the Academic Calendar. Sort by By Department A-Z 14 results DiplomaX Animal Sciences Where education meets passion for all things furry, feathered, four legged and finned. Department Page Agriculture Operations Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Cultivate a career in modern agriculture with skills to operate and maintain farm equipment, transport grains and livestock, and utilize technology for production. Careers This diploma lays the foundation for a career as an agricultural equipment technician, livestock or grain farm worker, grain and forage crop producer. $39K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Animal Sciences Department Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Veterinary Technology Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Harness your potential for a career in animal health. Train on NWP's working farm where you will learn to treat and diagnose livestock and domestic animals. Careers A veterinary technology diploma paves the way to a career caring for animals in veterinary practices, zoos, wildlife parks, and rehabilitation centers. Graduates have also pursued careers in law enforcement and the Canadian Armed Forces. $43K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Animal Sciences Department Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Business & Office Administration Turn ambition into action through a well-rounded education from instructors with real-world business experience. Department Page Business Administration Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Gain an entrepreneurial edge in the marketplace and build your business expertise. Accelerate your success with skills in accounting, marketing, financial services, economics, and management. Careers With a diploma in business administration, students can pursue careers in accounting, bookkeeping, administration, payroll, marketing, banking, advertising, human resources and much more. $49K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Business & Office Administration Timing 2 Years Fall, Winter, Spring Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Education Our inspiring programs prepare you to make a difference, with visible results. Get started on a rewarding career path that will shape lives and futures. Department Page Early Learning and Child Care Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Choose a playful career path. Utilize play as a tool for learning and allow children to explore, experiment, and discover new things in a fun and engaging way. Careers Graduates qualify as Level Three Educators through Alberta Children and Youth Services and develop rewarding careers in child care centres, family day homes, nursery schools, kindergartens, inclusive child care programs, and out of school programs. Department Department of Education Timing 2 Years Fall, Winter, Spring Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Fine Arts Paint your future by making your artistic dreams come to life through one-on-one instruction in an unmatched creative environment. Department Page Graphic Design Diploma Design a colourful career with a mixture of theory and hands-on practical training that focuses on interactive design, typography, print media, web design, and various types of visual communication. Careers Potential pathways for graduates of this program can lead to careers in graphic design, web design, public design, digital marketing, communications, product development, industrial design, videography, and photography. $31k Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Fine Arts Timing 2 Years Winter Semester 2026 Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Visual Arts and Design Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Build your creative assets with drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and design skills. Work towards a colourful career as an artist, educator, art therapist or animator. Careers Many graduates go on to create careers as artists, graphic designers, illustrators, art educators, animators, and web designers, as well as curators, educators and installation preparators in public and private galleries. $28K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Fine Arts Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Humanities & Social Sciences Challenge your perspective, interpret complex questions, and explore values and beliefs while engaging with larger social and cultural issues of our time. Department Page Social Work Diploma Be the positive change-maker in rural, northern, and Indigenous communities by supporting individuals and families through compassionate care. Careers A diploma in social work paves the way for a career as a social worker in various fields, including government departments, mental health clinics, correctional services, family and social service agencies, school boards, and employee assistance programs. $41K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Humanities and Social Sciences Timing 2 Years Fall & Winter Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information University Arts Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Focus on English, psychology, communications and more with a diploma that leads to an impactful career or ladders into a specialist degree. $28K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Humanities and Social Sciences Timing 2 years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Kinesiology & Health Sciences Increase the fitness of your career future with knowledge in health promotion, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and sports performance. Department Page Kinesiology Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Activate an occupation in recreation programming or coaching. Learn to assess fitness levels by understanding the fundamental movement concepts that underpin all physical activity. Careers Graduates typically forge introductory careers in sport and recreation administration, therapeutic and rehabilitation services, as well as coaching and training environments. $30K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Kinesiology and Health Sciences Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Practical Nurse & Health Care Aide Prescribing future health care professionals with the vital skills to pursue caring careers. Department Page Practical Nurse Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Choose a caring career path with the power to heal, comfort, and inspire. Develop critical thinking skills as you evaluate patient progress, interact with other professionals and deliver nursing care to clients and their families. Careers Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE) and work in several areas of healthcare, including acute care hospitals, continuing care facilities, primary care clinics and physician's offices. $41K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Timing 2 Years Fall (FV) and, Winter (GP) Semester Start Location Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital More Program Information Science Get your career goals down to a science with skills and knowledge from our hub of solutions and innovation. Department Page Computer Systems Technology Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Up your career game in the software development industry by getting creative in our dedicated circuit design and robotics, data communications, and networking labs. Careers Graduates of this program typically forge careers as programmers, analysts and network administrators in industries that maintain information and telecommunication systems. $41K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Science Department Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Power Engineering Technology Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Generate career opportunities by learning about power (steam) plant operations and processes. Study areas include water treatment, pump operation, electricity, instrumentation, fuels and combustion. Careers A diploma in power engineering opens up career opportunities in any industry that uses boilers, such as gas plants, power generating plants, pulp mills, refineries, and breweries. $64K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Science Department Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information University Biological Sciences Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Earn a diploma after studying various university-level sciences, which build up the prerequisites for a professional program or work toward a biological science degree. Careers Graduates are well-prepared for biology-related careers in various industries, where data is studied, field and lab tests are conducted, and data is collected. Department Science Department Timing 2 Years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Transportation Trades Does the thought of servicing an engine excite you? At NWP, we can help you keep the wheels turning on your career with programs that... Department Page ThinkBIG Service Technician Diploma info_i Open for Registration This globally recognized program will give you a huge advantage. Our technical training partnership with Caterpillar Inc. and Finning Canada is truly one-of-a-kind. Careers Employment with Finning Canada, heavy equipment industry, Alberta & Industry Training Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship completion and Heavy Equipment Technician journeyperson certification. $42K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation Department Transportation Trades Timing 2 Years Location Fairview Campus More Program Information