Academic Upgrading &
Foundational Skills

Academic Upgrading & Foundational Skills

Academic Upgrading & Foundational Skills

Academic Upgrading helps you build the skills you need to take your next step. Upgrading can help you meet admission requirements for a post‑secondary program, earn high‑school‑level equivalents, or support skill building for employment.

Academic Foundations Certificate

Gain essential English and math skills with the Academic Foundations Certificate at Keyano College. A flexible starting point for adult learners and career changers.

Canadian Adult Education Certification (CAEC)

Earn your High School Equivalency Diploma at Keyano College. The CAEC helps adult learners prepare for further education, training, or new career opportunities.

College Preparation

Get Alberta high school-equivalent courses at Keyano College. Upgrade your education, meet post-secondary requirements, and move toward your goals.

Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)

Free and low-cost adult learning at Keyano College. Improve your English, literacy, job skills, and digital literacy through CALP classes in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)

Take the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) at Keyano College to assess your skills for academic or career planning. Required for select program admissions.

Digital Literacy Micro-Credential

Learn essential digital skills at your own pace - for free. Earn a certificate in digital citizenship, ethics, privacy, and information literacy from Keyano College.

High School Equivalency Diploma

Complete your high school diploma at Keyano College. The Advanced High School Equivalency program helps adult learners prepare for post-secondary, trades, or career growth.

Language Support for Newcomers for Childcare Level 1

Free childcare language training for newcomers in Fort McMurray, Alberta offered by Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle (FRAP) and Keyano College.

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and Diploma

Advance your safety career with Keyano College's online OH&S Certificate and Diploma, in partnership with UNB Centre for Learning Futures. CRSP®-aligned and industry-recognized.

Office Career Training

Gain practical administrative and digital office skills with the Office Career Corporate Training Certificate Program at Keyano College. Corporate training format only.

Not Sure How To Apply?

Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions for each application type, or contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@keyano.ca for help.