Step ForwardDrayton Valley Programs and Courses | January – June 2015

A leader in Alberta post-secondary education, NorQuest College offers diploma and certificate programs, along with foundational studies, in Drayton Valley – one of our five regional campuses – and at our main campus in Edmonton.

We prepare students for the workplace or for the next stage of learning through full-time, part-time, online, distance, and hybrid delivery options. Plus, through our partnerships with eCampusAlberta, ed2go, and other innovative learning alternatives, NorQuest also delivers hundreds of online credit and non-credit programs and courses.

To aid in student success, we provide great student supports and services to our students in Drayton Valley, including:

• StudentAdvising• FinancialAdvising• TutorialServices• ServicesForStudentsWithDisabilities• Library/WritingCentreAccess

Get to know NorQuest College in Drayton Valley

• CounselingServices(referral)• Students’Association• AboriginalServices• AssessmentTesting/ExamInvigilation• CareerandEmploymentServices

Our programs are flexible so you can fit learning into your work and life schedule.

ON THE FRONT COVER

Valarie and Shane MacLennan

NorQuest Alumni,

Wetaskiwin Campus

A leader in Alberta post-secondary education, NorQuest College offers diploma and certificate programs, along with foundational studies, in Drayton Valley – one of our five regional campuses – and at our main campus in Edmonton.

We prepare students for the workplace or for the next stage of learning through full-time, part-time, online, distance, and hybrid delivery options. Plus, through our partnerships with eCampusAlberta, ed2go, and other innovative learning alternatives, NorQuest also delivers hundreds of online credit and non-credit programs and courses.

To aid in student success, we provide great student supports and services to our students in Drayton Valley, including:

• StudentAdvising• FinancialAdvising• TutorialServices• ServicesForStudentsWithDisabilities• Library/WritingCentreAccess

Get to know NorQuest College in Drayton Valley

• CounselingServices(referral)• Students’Association• AboriginalServices• AssessmentTesting/ExamInvigilation• CareerandEmploymentServices

Our programs are flexible so you can fit learning into your work and life schedule.

ON THE FRONT COVER

Valarie and Shane MacLennan

NorQuest Alumni,

Wetaskiwin Campus

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE4 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 5

Community Studies and Human Services Careers

Vibrant,healthycommunitiesareakeycomponentinAlberta’sfuture. Human service professionals provide a range of services that make a difference in every community. Programs available part-time and in a hybrid delivery format, or face-to-face at our main campus in Edmonton, include Social Work and Community SupportWorker(new).

Business Careers

NorQuest’sbusinesscareerprogramsprovidestudentswithskills and experience to get started in a rewarding career or continue on to further education. Programs available through eCampusAlberta, online, and hybrid delivery, or face-to-face at our main campus in Edmonton, include Administrative Professional, Business Administration, and Accounting Technician(new).

EnglishLanguageTraining

NorQuestisaleaderinEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)programming with expertise in intercultural education, and we help newcomers transition into the community through the LanguageInstructionforNewcomerstoCanada(LINC)RuralDelivery Program. These programs are available through full-time and distance delivery.

Academic Upgrading

A leader in academic upgrading, NorQuest College is an accredited high school and comprehensive community institution, offering Alberta Education high school credit courses and exams. Whether returning to academics to pursue a new career or improving literacy and foundational skills for work or life, we’reheretohelpstudentsatanystageoflearning.Coursesareavailable full-time, part-time, and online.

Health Careers

To help ensure Alberta is prepared to meet the growing need for continuing care and anticipated shortage of workers, NorQuest offers nationally-recognized career programming, including one of the largest Practical Nurse programs in Canada. Our programs incorporate hands-on learning, simulation labs, and practical work experience, giving students real-world skills to enter the workforce. Programs available through online and distance delivery, or full-time at our main campus in Edmonton, include Practical Nurse, Hospital Unit Clerk, Physical Therapy Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation,PharmacyTechnician,andHealthCareAide.

program Overview

University Transfer

University Transfer* and Open Studies courses are optimal for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses at NorQuest, but who may not be applying to a specific program. This is a great way to get ahead, try out a new program, or earn advance prerequisites.

* University Transfer course credits are transferable to programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary institutions.

Professional Development

Lifelonglearningisimportanttous,andwe’reheretohelpyou reach your goals. We understand it can be a challenge to keep your skills and your company relevant in an ever-changing market, especially in rural areas. NorQuest College delivers professional development programs and courses to help you stay current, develop new skills, or advance in your career. We offer programming in the following areas of study:

• LeanandLeanSixSigma

• ProjectManagement

• ProjectAssistant

• SupervisorandManagerDevelopment

• EnglishintheWorkplace

• CorporateSocialResponsibilityandSustainability

• StrategicSocialMediaforOrganizations

• InterculturalTraining

• MicrosoftOffice

Please peruse this document for specific programs available for winter and spring 2015 in Drayton Valley or visit us online at norquest.ca/draytonvalley.

NorQuest delivers programs throughout the Edmonton stewardshipregioninarangeofsubjectareas:

program Overview

NorQuest will help you turn your training and experience into a better career.

NorQuest works with business and industry to ensure our programs are relevant and necessary.

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE4 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 5

Community Studies and Human Services Careers

Vibrant,healthycommunitiesareakeycomponentinAlberta’sfuture. Human service professionals provide a range of services that make a difference in every community. Programs available part-time and in a hybrid delivery format, or face-to-face at our main campus in Edmonton, include Social Work and Community SupportWorker(new).

Business Careers

NorQuest’sbusinesscareerprogramsprovidestudentswithskills and experience to get started in a rewarding career or continue on to further education. Programs available through eCampusAlberta, online, and hybrid delivery, or face-to-face at our main campus in Edmonton, include Administrative Professional, Business Administration, and Accounting Technician(new).

EnglishLanguageTraining

NorQuestisaleaderinEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)programming with expertise in intercultural education, and we help newcomers transition into the community through the LanguageInstructionforNewcomerstoCanada(LINC)RuralDelivery Program. These programs are available through full-time and distance delivery.

Academic Upgrading

A leader in academic upgrading, NorQuest College is an accredited high school and comprehensive community institution, offering Alberta Education high school credit courses and exams. Whether returning to academics to pursue a new career or improving literacy and foundational skills for work or life, we’reheretohelpstudentsatanystageoflearning.Coursesareavailable full-time, part-time, and online.

Health Careers

To help ensure Alberta is prepared to meet the growing need for continuing care and anticipated shortage of workers, NorQuest offers nationally-recognized career programming, including one of the largest Practical Nurse programs in Canada. Our programs incorporate hands-on learning, simulation labs, and practical work experience, giving students real-world skills to enter the workforce. Programs available through online and distance delivery, or full-time at our main campus in Edmonton, include Practical Nurse, Hospital Unit Clerk, Physical Therapy Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation,PharmacyTechnician,andHealthCareAide.

program Overview

University Transfer

University Transfer* and Open Studies courses are optimal for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses at NorQuest, but who may not be applying to a specific program. This is a great way to get ahead, try out a new program, or earn advance prerequisites.

* University Transfer course credits are transferable to programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary institutions.

Professional Development

Lifelonglearningisimportanttous,andwe’reheretohelpyou reach your goals. We understand it can be a challenge to keep your skills and your company relevant in an ever-changing market, especially in rural areas. NorQuest College delivers professional development programs and courses to help you stay current, develop new skills, or advance in your career. We offer programming in the following areas of study:

• LeanandLeanSixSigma

• ProjectManagement

• ProjectAssistant

• SupervisorandManagerDevelopment

• EnglishintheWorkplace

• CorporateSocialResponsibilityandSustainability

• StrategicSocialMediaforOrganizations

• InterculturalTraining

• MicrosoftOffice

Please peruse this document for specific programs available for winter and spring 2015 in Drayton Valley or visit us online at norquest.ca/draytonvalley.

NorQuest delivers programs throughout the Edmonton stewardshipregioninarangeofsubjectareas:

program Overview

NorQuest will help you turn your training and experience into a better career.

NorQuest works with business and industry to ensure our programs are relevant and necessary.

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE6 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 7

academic UpgradingJanuary 5 to april 17, 2015 May 4 to august 17 Delivery Method: Online, eCampusAlberta, Hybrid Tuition & Fees vary by course load

Courses follow the Alberta Education curriculum and high school equivalency courses accepted by Alberta and Canadian universities and colleges. Each student receives skills and prior learning assessments and an individual learning plan. Academic Upgrading courses are also available through eCampusAlberta

GED prepContinuous intake Delivery Method: eCampusAlberta Tuition: $333 Fees: $96

This 12-week program prepares you for the GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)examinations. The GED is accepted for entry into a number of post-secondary trades and career programs.

*See eCampusAlberta website for details.

Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LiNC)Continuous intake Delivery Method: HomeStudy(distance) FundedbyCitizenshipandImmigration Canada

Are you new to Canada? NorQuest supports student settlement in Alberta and Canada by offering courses that will help you improve English and develop life and work skills. The LINCHomeStudyprogramisdesignedforrecent immigrants who live in small urban centres or in rural areas in northern Alberta.

Hospital Unit ClerkJanuary 5 to March 6, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Tuition: $3,990 Fees: $1,129

Hospital unit clerks play a vital role in managing the information flow in hospital nursing units. Through classroom instruction and work experience, learn about hospital organization, medical terminology, processing medical orders, and communication, telephone, reception, and computer skills.

practical NurseContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $10,234 Fees: $2,176

TomeetAlberta’sgrowingneedsinhealthcare,thedemandforLicensedPracticalNursesisincreasing.NorQuest’sprogram,one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to play a vital, front-line role in treating patients in a variety of health-care settings.

practical Nurse RefresherContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition & Fees vary by course load

IfyouareaformerCanadian-educatedpractical nurse or internationally educated nurse and wish to regain your license to work asanLPN,youcanachieveyourgoalthrougha combination of challenge exams, transfer credit, and part-time distance learning with NorQuest College. You have up to 5 years tocompletethePracticalNurseRefresherprogram.

Health Care aideJanuary 12 to august 30, 2015 Delivery Method: eCampusAlberta Tuition: $2,800 Fees: $931

AmongthelargestinCanada,NorQuest’sHealth Care Aide program prepares you to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing a high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance.

physical Therapy assistantContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $7,616 Fees: $1,933

Doyouenjoyhelpingpeopleandwanta career assisting patients in overcoming physicalinjuryordisability?Thisdiplomaprogram prepares you with the theoretical knowledge and therapeutic skills needed to begin an exciting career as a physical therapy assistant.Learntoassistwithtreatmentsand exercises, monitor patients, and perform other tasks as required. Practicum experiences will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a physical therapy setting.

Therapeutic RecreationContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $4,879 Fees: $1,379

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your enthusiasm and positive outlook with a quality formal education? OurTherapeuticRecreationprogramcoversthe knowledge, skills, and attitudes you will need to work with clients who require recreation therapy. Certificate and diploma program options are available.

Drayton Valley programs & Courses

CREDiT pROGRaMS

Delivery Options Explained

Full-timeClasses are offered face-to-face during the day.

part-timeClasses offered face-to-face in evenings and/orweekends.

OnlineUseacombinationofonlinelearningtoolsineitherasynchronous(real-time)orasynchronous(flexible,anytime)option.Onlinetoolsletyoureviewcoursematerials, check grades, take quizzes, or interact with teachers and classmates through discussion boards.

Insomecourses,studentsandteachersmeetthroughtheInternetinalivevirtual classroom. Some lessons are recorded so that you may review and practice or catch up on a class you may have missed.

DistanceUses a combination of learning tools to deliver course materials including a paper-based, self-directed option, supported by online tools.

HybridCombines face-to-face instruction and distance oronlinelearning.Itmayincludeacombinationofworkshops,seminars,self-study,and/ortutorials.

Continuous intakeStartsthefirstdayofeverymonth(exceptduringatermstartmonth–September,January,May–whenthetermstartwillapply).

ed2goOffers hundreds of engaging online

courses from thousands of top

colleges and universities. Visit

ed2go.com/norquest to learn more.

Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

eCampusalbertaOnline learning, both real-time and flexible(anytime)fromcolleges,technical institutes, and universities throughout the province.

NorQuest’seCampusAlbertaofferingsinclude foundational and post-secondary courses and programs

See eCampusalberta.ca and look for NorQuest College.

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE6 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 7

academic UpgradingJanuary 5 to april 17, 2015 May 4 to august 17 Delivery Method: Online, eCampusAlberta, Hybrid Tuition & Fees vary by course load

Courses follow the Alberta Education curriculum and high school equivalency courses accepted by Alberta and Canadian universities and colleges. Each student receives skills and prior learning assessments and an individual learning plan. Academic Upgrading courses are also available through eCampusAlberta

GED prepContinuous intake Delivery Method: eCampusAlberta Tuition: $333 Fees: $96

This 12-week program prepares you for the GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)examinations. The GED is accepted for entry into a number of post-secondary trades and career programs.

*See eCampusAlberta website for details.

Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LiNC)Continuous intake Delivery Method: HomeStudy(distance) FundedbyCitizenshipandImmigration Canada

Are you new to Canada? NorQuest supports student settlement in Alberta and Canada by offering courses that will help you improve English and develop life and work skills. The LINCHomeStudyprogramisdesignedforrecent immigrants who live in small urban centres or in rural areas in northern Alberta.

Hospital Unit ClerkJanuary 5 to March 6, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Tuition: $3,990 Fees: $1,129

Hospital unit clerks play a vital role in managing the information flow in hospital nursing units. Through classroom instruction and work experience, learn about hospital organization, medical terminology, processing medical orders, and communication, telephone, reception, and computer skills.

practical NurseContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $10,234 Fees: $2,176

TomeetAlberta’sgrowingneedsinhealthcare,thedemandforLicensedPracticalNursesisincreasing.NorQuest’sprogram,one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to play a vital, front-line role in treating patients in a variety of health-care settings.

practical Nurse RefresherContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition & Fees vary by course load

IfyouareaformerCanadian-educatedpractical nurse or internationally educated nurse and wish to regain your license to work asanLPN,youcanachieveyourgoalthrougha combination of challenge exams, transfer credit, and part-time distance learning with NorQuest College. You have up to 5 years tocompletethePracticalNurseRefresherprogram.

Health Care aideJanuary 12 to august 30, 2015 Delivery Method: eCampusAlberta Tuition: $2,800 Fees: $931

AmongthelargestinCanada,NorQuest’sHealth Care Aide program prepares you to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing a high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance.

physical Therapy assistantContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $7,616 Fees: $1,933

Doyouenjoyhelpingpeopleandwanta career assisting patients in overcoming physicalinjuryordisability?Thisdiplomaprogram prepares you with the theoretical knowledge and therapeutic skills needed to begin an exciting career as a physical therapy assistant.Learntoassistwithtreatmentsand exercises, monitor patients, and perform other tasks as required. Practicum experiences will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a physical therapy setting.

Therapeutic RecreationContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $4,879 Fees: $1,379

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your enthusiasm and positive outlook with a quality formal education? OurTherapeuticRecreationprogramcoversthe knowledge, skills, and attitudes you will need to work with clients who require recreation therapy. Certificate and diploma program options are available.

Drayton Valley programs & Courses

CREDiT pROGRaMS

Delivery Options Explained

Full-timeClasses are offered face-to-face during the day.

part-timeClasses offered face-to-face in evenings and/orweekends.

OnlineUseacombinationofonlinelearningtoolsineitherasynchronous(real-time)orasynchronous(flexible,anytime)option.Onlinetoolsletyoureviewcoursematerials, check grades, take quizzes, or interact with teachers and classmates through discussion boards.

Insomecourses,studentsandteachersmeetthroughtheInternetinalivevirtual classroom. Some lessons are recorded so that you may review and practice or catch up on a class you may have missed.

DistanceUses a combination of learning tools to deliver course materials including a paper-based, self-directed option, supported by online tools.

HybridCombines face-to-face instruction and distance oronlinelearning.Itmayincludeacombinationofworkshops,seminars,self-study,and/ortutorials.

Continuous intakeStartsthefirstdayofeverymonth(exceptduringatermstartmonth–September,January,May–whenthetermstartwillapply).

ed2goOffers hundreds of engaging online

courses from thousands of top

colleges and universities. Visit

ed2go.com/norquest to learn more.

Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

eCampusalbertaOnline learning, both real-time and flexible(anytime)fromcolleges,technical institutes, and universities throughout the province.

NorQuest’seCampusAlbertaofferingsinclude foundational and post-secondary courses and programs

See eCampusalberta.ca and look for NorQuest College.

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE8 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 9

NON-CREDiT pROGRaMS

advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LpNsContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $1,248 Fees: $756

This post-diploma advanced certificate prepareslicensedpracticalnurses(LPNs)with the knowledge and skills required for an exciting and specialized career in orthopaedics. Two courses and a clinical practicum are included, and learners will further their understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to orthopaedics and orthopaedic radiology, assessment, and trauma.

University TransferContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Tuition varies by course

University Transfer* and Open Studies courses are optimal for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses, but who may not be applying to a specific program. This is a great way to get ahead, try a program, or earn advance prerequisites.

*University Transfer course credits are transferable to programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary institutions.

practical Management for Turnaround professionalsFebruary 3 to 5, 2015 Delivery method: Full-time Tuition: $2,750

Inthisprofessionally-recognized3-daytraining seminar, participants are taken through the entire process of planning and implementing a successful, efficient and cost-effective turnaround, shutdown or outage(STO),allowingthemtocapitalizeontheir manpower and resources.

*This is a non-credit program hosted by NorQuest College

intercultural Certificate Level i (XLaN1210)February 10 to March 14, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Build a solid foundation of intercultural knowledge, skills, and awareness by learning a practical approach to effective communication in intercultural spaces. This course introduces participants to the ReflectiveInterculturalLearningCycle– a core framework for understanding and communicating more effectively in intercultural situations. Gain familiarity with all stages of the cycle, and acquire an introductory knowledge of the make sense categories.

intercultural Certificate Level ii (XLaN1211)april 7 to May 8, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Learntoapplyaninterculturalperspectiveto respond to everyday situations in the workplace, classroom, organization, or community through a deeper exploration of key cultural general frameworks and the generation of targeted informed actions. Thisperspectivewillsupportparticipants’achievement of goals in intercultural spaces and help build knowledge of culture general frameworks through self-assessment and identifying cultural influences.

intercultural Certificate Level iii (XLaN1212)January 12 to February 6, 2015 June 1 to July 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Learnastrategicapproachtoachievinggoals in intercultural spaces. Using case studiesandaprojectofpersonalinterest,participants will learn to develop outcomes, processes, supports, and assessments to enhance existing programs or processes to account for the needs of culturally diverse participants by leveraging various perspectives for both defining and effectively enabling success.

Conversation Management (XLaN1500)January 29 to april 2, 2015 april 27 to July 3, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Develop intercultural communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately in multicultural workplaces. LearntouseEnglishandinterculturalcommunication practices to communicate in culturally effective ways to achieve workplace goals. This course will help

students identify situations in which crosscultural differences are likely to occur and to communicate with others as they work in multicultural teams and organizations.

Business writing (XLaN1501)January 26 to March 20, 2015 May 5 to June 2, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $395

Develop writing skills to work effectively in the Canadian multicultural workplace. Learnthemechanicsofwritingandthe unwritten cultural rules of business writing to appropriately communicate in the workplace. This course will develop business-writing competencies for multicultural teams and organizations.

introduction to Social Media for Business (XBUS1649)January 12 to 23, 2015 May 4 to 15, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Learnthebenefitsofsocialmediaasabusiness tool. Discuss best practices in responding to negative comments on your social mediums and how to integrate social media into business activities and everyday interactions.

Facebook Strategies (XBUS1651)February 9 to 20, 2015 May 25 to June 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Facebook changes on a regular basis. Get up-to-date training on how to build your organization’spresenceonFacebookandhowtomaximizeyourorganization’sFacebook page through creating compelling content,contests/promotions,andengagement strategies.

Twitter Strategies (XBUS1652)March 9 to 20, 2015 June 15 to 26, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Learnbestpracticesandstrategiestoleverage the power of Twitter to improve customer service, increase brand awareness, and connect with customers and related organizations. You will also learn the risks of Twitter and how to protect yourself and your organization.

Linkedin Strategies (XBUS1654)april 6 to 17, 2015 July 6 to 17, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

With over 200 million registered users, it’seasytobeintimidatedbythissocialnetworking website for people in professional occupations. This workshop will show participants the purpose of thewebsite,howtofindjobs,listjobs,and recruit and maintain professional connections with a large network.

Social Media Strategies (XBUS1655)May 4 to 15, 2015 august 3 to 14, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

This course is the last of five courses that comprisetheSocialMediaCertificate.Discuss the importance of creating a social media strategy and learn to apply the concepts and practices of the previous four courses to create your own social media strategy and editorial calendar.

*Takeall5SocialMediacoursesandearnaStrategicSocialMediaforOrganizationscertificate. The first four courses are prerequisitestoSocialMediaStrategies.

Microsoft word, Excel, powerpoint (XBUS1250) april 27 to June 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $675

Discover the basic to intermediate functions ofMicrosoftOffice2010Word,Excel,andPowerPoint.IncreaseproficiencyinWord using features that enhance and simplifydocumentcreation.LearnExceland its features to create worksheets with formulas and formatting for a variety of business applications. Create professional and effective PowerPoint presentations by incorporating graphics, text, and multimedia.

Effective Communication (XBUS1251)January 26 to February 20, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Effective communication skills are essential toprojectsuccess.Learnavarietyofworkplace communications and develop written and verbal communication skills. Practice critical thinking, produce error-free written assignments, and create effective oral presentations. Students will be expected to produce coherent writing using effective sentence and paragraph structure and accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

project Support (XBUS1252)March 23 to april 24, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Learnfundamentalconceptsofbusiness,itsfunction,andhowtheprojectcoordinatorrole is integral to business success. Students will also learn about policies and procedures, information management, basic bookkeeping, running effective meetings, office coordination, and organization. You will develop professional skills in customer service, teamwork, and interpersonal communication.

Fundamentals of project Management (XBUS1253)May 18 to July 4, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Inthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoassistinthesuccessfulcompletionofprojects.Learnfundamentalconceptssuchastheprojectlife cycle, change and risk management, definingandestimatingprojecttasksandresources, and tracking and measuring projectprogress.

project ManagementContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Fees: $725

TheProjectManagementInstitute(PMI)creditedtrainingforProjectManagementProfessional(PMP)isnowavailableinaninteractive and engaging online format, allowing you to move through the program at your own pace, where and when suits yourschedule.Receiveacertificateandprofessional development credits upon completion.ThePMIwillrecognizethisonline certified course with 36 PDUs and the Canadian Construction Association recognizes this course with gold seal credits

Lean Six Sigma – yellow BeltContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Fees: $825

Discover and learn to apply the most commonandeffectiveLeanSixSigmatoolstohelpimproveprocessesandprojects.This online program is broken down into modules and includes study guides and reference files to help you prepare for each unittest.LeanYellowBeltservesasasolidfoundation for those interested in pursuing Green or Black Belt level training. Topics and tools included are:•IntroductiontoSixSigmaandDeploymentofMethodology

•ValueStreamMapping•5SWorkplaceOrganization•SIPOC•DetailedProcessMapping•Input/OutputMatrix•KaizenEvents,PlanningandExecuting•Andmore.

Drayton Valley programs & Courses Drayton Valley programs & Courses

Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE8 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 9

NON-CREDiT pROGRaMS

advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LpNsContinuous intake Delivery Method: Distance Tuition: $1,248 Fees: $756

This post-diploma advanced certificate prepareslicensedpracticalnurses(LPNs)with the knowledge and skills required for an exciting and specialized career in orthopaedics. Two courses and a clinical practicum are included, and learners will further their understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to orthopaedics and orthopaedic radiology, assessment, and trauma.

University TransferContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Tuition varies by course

University Transfer* and Open Studies courses are optimal for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses, but who may not be applying to a specific program. This is a great way to get ahead, try a program, or earn advance prerequisites.

*University Transfer course credits are transferable to programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary institutions.

practical Management for Turnaround professionalsFebruary 3 to 5, 2015 Delivery method: Full-time Tuition: $2,750

Inthisprofessionally-recognized3-daytraining seminar, participants are taken through the entire process of planning and implementing a successful, efficient and cost-effective turnaround, shutdown or outage(STO),allowingthemtocapitalizeontheir manpower and resources.

*This is a non-credit program hosted by NorQuest College

intercultural Certificate Level i (XLaN1210)February 10 to March 14, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Build a solid foundation of intercultural knowledge, skills, and awareness by learning a practical approach to effective communication in intercultural spaces. This course introduces participants to the ReflectiveInterculturalLearningCycle– a core framework for understanding and communicating more effectively in intercultural situations. Gain familiarity with all stages of the cycle, and acquire an introductory knowledge of the make sense categories.

intercultural Certificate Level ii (XLaN1211)april 7 to May 8, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Learntoapplyaninterculturalperspectiveto respond to everyday situations in the workplace, classroom, organization, or community through a deeper exploration of key cultural general frameworks and the generation of targeted informed actions. Thisperspectivewillsupportparticipants’achievement of goals in intercultural spaces and help build knowledge of culture general frameworks through self-assessment and identifying cultural influences.

intercultural Certificate Level iii (XLaN1212)January 12 to February 6, 2015 June 1 to July 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Hybrid Fees: $465

Learnastrategicapproachtoachievinggoals in intercultural spaces. Using case studiesandaprojectofpersonalinterest,participants will learn to develop outcomes, processes, supports, and assessments to enhance existing programs or processes to account for the needs of culturally diverse participants by leveraging various perspectives for both defining and effectively enabling success.

Conversation Management (XLaN1500)January 29 to april 2, 2015 april 27 to July 3, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Develop intercultural communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately in multicultural workplaces. LearntouseEnglishandinterculturalcommunication practices to communicate in culturally effective ways to achieve workplace goals. This course will help

students identify situations in which crosscultural differences are likely to occur and to communicate with others as they work in multicultural teams and organizations.

Business writing (XLaN1501)January 26 to March 20, 2015 May 5 to June 2, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $395

Develop writing skills to work effectively in the Canadian multicultural workplace. Learnthemechanicsofwritingandthe unwritten cultural rules of business writing to appropriately communicate in the workplace. This course will develop business-writing competencies for multicultural teams and organizations.

introduction to Social Media for Business (XBUS1649)January 12 to 23, 2015 May 4 to 15, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Learnthebenefitsofsocialmediaasabusiness tool. Discuss best practices in responding to negative comments on your social mediums and how to integrate social media into business activities and everyday interactions.

Facebook Strategies (XBUS1651)February 9 to 20, 2015 May 25 to June 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Facebook changes on a regular basis. Get up-to-date training on how to build your organization’spresenceonFacebookandhowtomaximizeyourorganization’sFacebook page through creating compelling content,contests/promotions,andengagement strategies.

Twitter Strategies (XBUS1652)March 9 to 20, 2015 June 15 to 26, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

Learnbestpracticesandstrategiestoleverage the power of Twitter to improve customer service, increase brand awareness, and connect with customers and related organizations. You will also learn the risks of Twitter and how to protect yourself and your organization.

Linkedin Strategies (XBUS1654)april 6 to 17, 2015 July 6 to 17, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

With over 200 million registered users, it’seasytobeintimidatedbythissocialnetworking website for people in professional occupations. This workshop will show participants the purpose of thewebsite,howtofindjobs,listjobs,and recruit and maintain professional connections with a large network.

Social Media Strategies (XBUS1655)May 4 to 15, 2015 august 3 to 14, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $120

This course is the last of five courses that comprisetheSocialMediaCertificate.Discuss the importance of creating a social media strategy and learn to apply the concepts and practices of the previous four courses to create your own social media strategy and editorial calendar.

*Takeall5SocialMediacoursesandearnaStrategicSocialMediaforOrganizationscertificate. The first four courses are prerequisitestoSocialMediaStrategies.

Microsoft word, Excel, powerpoint (XBUS1250) april 27 to June 5, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $675

Discover the basic to intermediate functions ofMicrosoftOffice2010Word,Excel,andPowerPoint.IncreaseproficiencyinWord using features that enhance and simplifydocumentcreation.LearnExceland its features to create worksheets with formulas and formatting for a variety of business applications. Create professional and effective PowerPoint presentations by incorporating graphics, text, and multimedia.

Effective Communication (XBUS1251)January 26 to February 20, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Effective communication skills are essential toprojectsuccess.Learnavarietyofworkplace communications and develop written and verbal communication skills. Practice critical thinking, produce error-free written assignments, and create effective oral presentations. Students will be expected to produce coherent writing using effective sentence and paragraph structure and accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

project Support (XBUS1252)March 23 to april 24, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Learnfundamentalconceptsofbusiness,itsfunction,andhowtheprojectcoordinatorrole is integral to business success. Students will also learn about policies and procedures, information management, basic bookkeeping, running effective meetings, office coordination, and organization. You will develop professional skills in customer service, teamwork, and interpersonal communication.

Fundamentals of project Management (XBUS1253)May 18 to July 4, 2015 Delivery Method: Online Fees: $425

Inthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoassistinthesuccessfulcompletionofprojects.Learnfundamentalconceptssuchastheprojectlife cycle, change and risk management, definingandestimatingprojecttasksandresources, and tracking and measuring projectprogress.

project ManagementContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Fees: $725

TheProjectManagementInstitute(PMI)creditedtrainingforProjectManagementProfessional(PMP)isnowavailableinaninteractive and engaging online format, allowing you to move through the program at your own pace, where and when suits yourschedule.Receiveacertificateandprofessional development credits upon completion.ThePMIwillrecognizethisonline certified course with 36 PDUs and the Canadian Construction Association recognizes this course with gold seal credits

Lean Six Sigma – yellow BeltContinuous intake Delivery Method: Online Fees: $825

Discover and learn to apply the most commonandeffectiveLeanSixSigmatoolstohelpimproveprocessesandprojects.This online program is broken down into modules and includes study guides and reference files to help you prepare for each unittest.LeanYellowBeltservesasasolidfoundation for those interested in pursuing Green or Black Belt level training. Topics and tools included are:•IntroductiontoSixSigmaandDeploymentofMethodology

•ValueStreamMapping•5SWorkplaceOrganization•SIPOC•DetailedProcessMapping•Input/OutputMatrix•KaizenEvents,PlanningandExecuting•Andmore.

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Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

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Leadership - an OverviewJanuary 29, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Based on the Jedi leadership code from the iconic Star Wars movies, this popular and engaging workshop explores the benefits of holisticthinkingfortoday’sleadersaswellas the hurdles that must be overcome on the pathway to full knowledge.

introduction to process Mapping (XBUS1610)February 26, 2015 May 21, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Learnerswillbeintroducedtothefundamentals of process mapping. The course will provide an overview of business processkeyconceptsfromLevel0to4.Learnerswillbeshownhowtoprepareasimple process map utilizing a “swimlane” technique. This course is ideal for anyone who wish to gain a better understanding of business processes as well as to prepare for process review and improvement activities (e.g.administrativestaff,projectmanagers,andforstaffinleadershippositions).

Effective workplace CommunicationFebruary 27, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Intoday’sglobaleconomy,effectivewrittenand oral communication skills are vital to supervisory and managerial success. Participants in this workshop will learn to construct logical, compelling, and clearly-defined messages and presentations. Learnhowtomakeyourideasstand out from the crowd.

Supervisory LeadershipMarch 26, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Supervisory leadership is about managing four key parts of an organization: people, activities, resources, and information. Participants in this workshop will learn how to align each of these components with business targets and goals as well as how to develop key performance indicators that actually work to support success. Monitoringperformance,mentoringimprovement, and minimizing conflict are also covered.

Change Managementapril 30, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Changeistheoneconstantintoday’sbusiness world, and learning to manage change can appear overwhelming. This workshop helps eliminate the anxiety associated with change. Topics include recognizing the need for change, understanding the importance of building the change team, identifying the dynamics and hurdles that might be encountered, assessing and managing resistance, and identifying the metrics of success.

Team BuildingMay 28, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

The new world of business is all about teams: how to build them, how to work in them, and how to lead them. Participants in this workshop will learn about some of the key building blocks of successful teams, including personality types, building a culture of respect, and conflict resolution theoriesandstrategies,tonamejustafew

Coaching and MentoringJune 25, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Have you ever wondered why the best athletes in the world often find it difficult to become coaches? This workshop answers that question and many others, including what makes a good mentor, how to build coaching into a business, and what key strategies will guarantee success and minimize risk.

introduction to Lean (XBUS1609)January 22, 2015 april 16, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

LearnerswillbeintroducedtothefundamentalsofLeanmethodologyandlearn how it can be applied in a broad range of corporate environments. This course is ideal for people who need to be introducedtoLeanaspartoftheircurrentjobresponsibilitiesorforprofessionaldevelopment purposes. This course is designedtoserveasanintroductiontoLeanSix Sigma.

plan, Do, Check, act (XBUS1635)april 9, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

This workshop will introduce you to the conceptof“JustDoIt”ValueImprovements,providing you with a background in the methodology you will need to implement rapidimprovementprojectsinyourareas.Using the Deming Cycle methodology, you willlearnhowtohoneinontheobjectiveofyourproject,developadatacollectionplan, and define potential solutions to your problem. You will gain the tools necessary to drive change, and quantify the operational benefit of implementing that change.

Drayton Valley programs & Courses

Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

How to apply

Online

ApplyAlberta is the province-wide online application system that authorizes free transcript transfers between participating Alberta post-secondary institutions. Using this option eliminates theneedforyoutopayforandprovideofficialprintedtranscripts, and is the easiest way to apply.

Visit ApplyAlberta through our website.

Follow the instructions to create an account and enter your information.

Select NorQuest College as your institution of choice and select the NorQuest program to which you wish to apply.

Pay your application fee with a credit card number and submit your application.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with easy-to-follow instructions to access your MyQuestaccount(NorQuest’sonlinestudentself-servicecentre)andMyMailaccount(studentemail).

in person/By Mail

Download the NorQuest College Application for Admission from our website.

Complete the form and deliver your application fee in person or by mail to:

NorQuest College OfficeoftheRegistrar 10215 – 108 Street NW Edmonton,ABT5J1L6

Note: We accept money orders or certified cheques for application fees sent via mail.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with easy-to-follow instructions to access your MyQuestaccount(NorQuest’sonlinestudentself-servicecentre)andMyMail.

apply for Credit programs and CoursesFor credit programs, you can apply online, in person, or by mail. application Fees: $65 for Canadian/permanent residents; $120 for international applicants.

Before you apply

PleaseensureyoureadandmeettherequirementsoftheGeneralAdmissionguideortheInternationalStudentAdmission guide in the Prospective Student section of our website.

Have the appropriate application fee in the correct form. Applications submitted without the application fee will not be processed.

Ensure you have arranged for any pre-screening or program interviews, as required. Please see your specific program of choice for prerequisite details.

Register for professional Development (Non-Credit) Courses To register in a course or program, follow these steps:

Familiarize yourself with the specific course information including prerequisites, such as assessments, licenses, credentials, etc.

CompletetheNon-CreditRegistrationformontheApplyNowportionofourwebsiteandsubmitittotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.Full payment of fees is required upon submission.

Contact the: OfficeoftheRegistrar 10215-108 Street NW Edmonton,ABT5J1L6

Phone: 780.644.6000 Toll free: 1.866.534.7218 Fax: 780.644.6013 Email: enrolment@norquest.ca

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norquest.ca/draytonvalleyNORQUEST COLLEGE10 Tel: 780.542.5400 DRayTON VaLLEy pROGRaMS & COURSES wiNTER/SpRiNG 2015 11

Leadership - an OverviewJanuary 29, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Based on the Jedi leadership code from the iconic Star Wars movies, this popular and engaging workshop explores the benefits of holisticthinkingfortoday’sleadersaswellas the hurdles that must be overcome on the pathway to full knowledge.

introduction to process Mapping (XBUS1610)February 26, 2015 May 21, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Learnerswillbeintroducedtothefundamentals of process mapping. The course will provide an overview of business processkeyconceptsfromLevel0to4.Learnerswillbeshownhowtoprepareasimple process map utilizing a “swimlane” technique. This course is ideal for anyone who wish to gain a better understanding of business processes as well as to prepare for process review and improvement activities (e.g.administrativestaff,projectmanagers,andforstaffinleadershippositions).

Effective workplace CommunicationFebruary 27, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Intoday’sglobaleconomy,effectivewrittenand oral communication skills are vital to supervisory and managerial success. Participants in this workshop will learn to construct logical, compelling, and clearly-defined messages and presentations. Learnhowtomakeyourideasstand out from the crowd.

Supervisory LeadershipMarch 26, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Supervisory leadership is about managing four key parts of an organization: people, activities, resources, and information. Participants in this workshop will learn how to align each of these components with business targets and goals as well as how to develop key performance indicators that actually work to support success. Monitoringperformance,mentoringimprovement, and minimizing conflict are also covered.

Change Managementapril 30, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Changeistheoneconstantintoday’sbusiness world, and learning to manage change can appear overwhelming. This workshop helps eliminate the anxiety associated with change. Topics include recognizing the need for change, understanding the importance of building the change team, identifying the dynamics and hurdles that might be encountered, assessing and managing resistance, and identifying the metrics of success.

Team BuildingMay 28, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

The new world of business is all about teams: how to build them, how to work in them, and how to lead them. Participants in this workshop will learn about some of the key building blocks of successful teams, including personality types, building a culture of respect, and conflict resolution theoriesandstrategies,tonamejustafew

Coaching and MentoringJune 25, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

Have you ever wondered why the best athletes in the world often find it difficult to become coaches? This workshop answers that question and many others, including what makes a good mentor, how to build coaching into a business, and what key strategies will guarantee success and minimize risk.

introduction to Lean (XBUS1609)January 22, 2015 april 16, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

LearnerswillbeintroducedtothefundamentalsofLeanmethodologyandlearn how it can be applied in a broad range of corporate environments. This course is ideal for people who need to be introducedtoLeanaspartoftheircurrentjobresponsibilitiesorforprofessionaldevelopment purposes. This course is designedtoserveasanintroductiontoLeanSix Sigma.

plan, Do, Check, act (XBUS1635)april 9, 2015 Delivery Method: Full-time Fees: $300

This workshop will introduce you to the conceptof“JustDoIt”ValueImprovements,providing you with a background in the methodology you will need to implement rapidimprovementprojectsinyourareas.Using the Deming Cycle methodology, you willlearnhowtohoneinontheobjectiveofyourproject,developadatacollectionplan, and define potential solutions to your problem. You will gain the tools necessary to drive change, and quantify the operational benefit of implementing that change.

Drayton Valley programs & Courses

Programs and courses are subjecttochange.Pleasesee norquest.ca/draytonvalley for up-to-date information.

How to apply

Online

ApplyAlberta is the province-wide online application system that authorizes free transcript transfers between participating Alberta post-secondary institutions. Using this option eliminates theneedforyoutopayforandprovideofficialprintedtranscripts, and is the easiest way to apply.

Visit ApplyAlberta through our website.

Follow the instructions to create an account and enter your information.

Select NorQuest College as your institution of choice and select the NorQuest program to which you wish to apply.

Pay your application fee with a credit card number and submit your application.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with easy-to-follow instructions to access your MyQuestaccount(NorQuest’sonlinestudentself-servicecentre)andMyMailaccount(studentemail).

in person/By Mail

Download the NorQuest College Application for Admission from our website.

Complete the form and deliver your application fee in person or by mail to:

NorQuest College OfficeoftheRegistrar 10215 – 108 Street NW Edmonton,ABT5J1L6

Note: We accept money orders or certified cheques for application fees sent via mail.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with easy-to-follow instructions to access your MyQuestaccount(NorQuest’sonlinestudentself-servicecentre)andMyMail.

apply for Credit programs and CoursesFor credit programs, you can apply online, in person, or by mail. application Fees: $65 for Canadian/permanent residents; $120 for international applicants.

Before you apply

PleaseensureyoureadandmeettherequirementsoftheGeneralAdmissionguideortheInternationalStudentAdmission guide in the Prospective Student section of our website.

Have the appropriate application fee in the correct form. Applications submitted without the application fee will not be processed.

Ensure you have arranged for any pre-screening or program interviews, as required. Please see your specific program of choice for prerequisite details.

Register for professional Development (Non-Credit) Courses To register in a course or program, follow these steps:

Familiarize yourself with the specific course information including prerequisites, such as assessments, licenses, credentials, etc.

CompletetheNon-CreditRegistrationformontheApplyNowportionofourwebsiteandsubmitittotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.Full payment of fees is required upon submission.

Contact the: OfficeoftheRegistrar 10215-108 Street NW Edmonton,ABT5J1L6

Phone: 780.644.6000 Toll free: 1.866.534.7218 Fax: 780.644.6013 Email: enrolment@norquest.ca

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