Academic Upgrading
We provide flexible learning options to prepare you for further study. Complete your high school equivalency, upgrade your marks or complete prerequisites to get into college or university.
When it comes to your education, it's about you. We have many programs to choose from with certificate, diploma and degree options. Check out our Viewbook or choose an area of interest below.
Arts
Our programs are taught by professional artists and educators. Each program focuses on creative thinking and is designed to let you explore your personal expression.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Thanks to our partner institutions, we offer a variety of bachelor's degree programs through blended delivery, a combination of online and onsite learning.
Business
Learn about our career-ready business programs. With small class sizes, we can focus our attention on each individual student, giving you a quality educational experience.
Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)
CALP supports over 100 community-based organizations that offer adult literacy and foundational learning programs.
Continuing Education
We offer educational expertise and flexible training solutions to meet all of your individual and business needs.
Culinary Arts
Our programs are designed to ensure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to begin your culinary career.
Environmental Studies
We offer a range of programs and courses, from Environmental Technologist diploma to a Bachelor's of Science in partnership with Athabasca University.
Hairstyling and Barbering
Launch your career as a hairstylist or barber. With top-quality instruction and excellent training facilities, we’ll have you ready to start your career in less than a year.
Health
Our health and wellness programs allow you to develop a career in healthcare that can transform the lives of patients and their families.
Human Services and Education
Begin or complete your education with us. Each of our human service programs can stand alone or provide transfer credits to the next level of learning.
Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials are rapid training programs that can help you get the skills that employers are looking for.
Open Studies
Open studies allow you to enroll in a wide range of courses without having to be accepted into a program. It’s a great option for working toward university entrance requirements.
Opportunities for High School Students
Dual Credit provides opportunities for high school students to earn both high school and post-secondary credits at the same time.
Public Legal Education
Public Legal Education works with community partners in northeast Alberta to deliver free workshops on legal topics that benefit all of us.
Trades and Technology
Trade professionals are in high demand. Start, complete or get more certification with us.
University Programs
Build a program that suits your plans for the future and get started right here at Portage College.
Virtual Learning
We know that onsite classes are not suited to everyone’s lifestyle. If you have a family, a busy work schedule or just prefer to study online, we can bring the learning to you.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.