About
With the strength of a NorQuest College education, learners have the skills and confidence to further their studies, begin new careers, provide better lives for their families, and make valuable contributions to society. At NorQuest, they have a unique ability to provide students with the skills Alberta needs in a supportive and inclusive environment. And with input from industry, business, and the public sector, they make learning relevant and rewarding.
Norquest understands that their learners come with varying levels of education and they assist them at the times and places that meet their needs, whether that is in the classroom, via distance learning or continuing education. Norquest helps identify learner’s strengths, work on their areas of need, and move them towards exciting learning paths and life-changing careers. The post-secondary diploma and certificate programs offer careers in health, community studies, and business. They also uniquely deliver to the increasing demands of the economy. Thanks to the workforce-relevant programming, the average diploma graduate from NorQuest College earns $15,100 more than a high school graduate at their career midpoint. In addition, research shows that NorQuest College and their students added $471.4 million of total income to Edmonton’s regional economy. These outcomes are based on a 2016-17 study conducted by Economic Specialists International.
Located on traditional lands referred to as Treaty 6 territory, Norquest serves 19,354 learners. This translates to 10,874 full-time and part-time credit students, and 8,480 non-credit or continuing education students, including assessment examinations. As a regional steward, they provide access to adult education in Edmonton and the surrounding region. Norquest is proud to embrace diversity and honour inclusiveness: 62% of their students are born outside of Canada from 131 different countries, and there are 115 languages spoken on campus.
Why NorQuest College
Academics: NorQuest offers certificate and diploma programs in health, business, and community studies, as well as English language training and high school courses through academic upgrading. Their programs will prepare students for entry into their next career choice. While in the classroom students will be taught by faculty who are trained in their disciplines and keep current with technologies that enhance their learning experience.
Campus life: NorQuest is not a one-size-fits-all kind of college, and they take pride in offering a unique student experience for all of their learners. They have grown and established new and innovative learning and study spaces, along with spots to gather, socialize, and refresh. Through these and a range of student services, they’re there to help students achieve their academic goals and ensure they pause from time to time to enjoy the journey.
College Diploma - Practical Nurse
One of the largest in Canada, NorQuest’s Practical Nurse program will prepare students to play a vital, front-line role in providing high-quality care to clients in a variety of health-care settings.
Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:
– are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands
– have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their clinical practice
– have access to a computer and Internet, and basic computer skills
– are able to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
College Diploma - Machine Learning Analyst
The Machine Learning Analyst diploma program provides a flexible, industry-aligned education to help students enter the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workforce.
This program will prepare students for entry-level jobs creating business solutions for companies of all sizes. The program focuses on developing fundamental skills in AI and ML, such as data analytics and computer programming, and will help provide students with fundamental business acumen so they can work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop competitive business solutions that are based on modern strategies.
This program was developed as part of the Alberta AI Pathways Partnership. Through this partnership, the program prepares students for AI-related careers through a work-integrated project course where students work on real-world ML problems with local businesses, while also developing a portfolio to prepare for employment.