The Academy of Learning offers a comprehensive enrolment process to help develop and match your existing skills and objectives to your career goals.  Our specialized admissions representatives will guide you through the enrolment process to ensure your educational needs are met.  We are focused on helping you reach your goals in a comfortable setting that builds your confidence while enabling you to increase your skills.

Academy of Learning has invested into the development of its curriculum in order to provide professional and in-demand programs.  Our admissions representative will help you to start learning, on a convenient schedule, towards the career you want.

Step 1 - Call Us

By contacting Academy of Learning, you are taking the first step to reaching your career and life goals.  Please call and visit the Academy of Learning location closest to where you live to discuss your future career.  Experience first hand our unique learning environment, and how our hands-on approach to education is a key to your success.

Step 2 - Review your Career Goals with Us

Our admissions representatives are available to help you with your college choice and life decisions.  They will answer your questions regarding your learning experience at Academy of Learning as well as the career opportunities resulting from your education.

Our representatives will also work with you to determine an educational path that is the most appropriate for your needs.  Academy of Learning offers many training options to help you reach your objectives.  We can develop an individual training proposal for you and outline the details of cost, duration, and exactly what courses are needed to get the most out of your education

Step 3  - Assessment Review

During your assessment review, the admissions representative will help you to determine which essential skills and abilities you need to complete a diploma or certificate program.  We will also guide you in determining which available financial aid options are best suited to your needs.

Step 4  - Start Learning

Course enrolment is continuous, which means that courses start every day.  Flex-time scheduling allows each individual to choose the most convenient times to learn, including weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. 

Managing time with other commitments:

Most of our programs offer the choice between morning, afternoon and evening training. This allows Moms to be home after school for their children, part time employees to schedule training around their work schedule and evenings for extra hours of study. Just let us know your needs and we will work with you. It's really that simple

There are eight ways most of our students finance their courses. Read about each of them then give us a call. Part of our job is to help you get financing.

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Bank Loans/Student Line of Credit
Most major banks offer loans for educational purposes. Once again you receive a preferred interest rate. You do however have to make interest payments each month until after you graduate.

Government Training Funds
If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past three years, you can meet with a consultant at the HRDC office and be referred to different funding opportunities sponsored by EI.

There is also a program available that gives employers funds to pay for additional training for new employees. Check this out with your local Government Office.

Band Funding for First Nations
Many Bands have funding for training purposes. You usually have to request an application from them and plan well in advance. If they do not have any funds left for the year, they may consider providing you with living expenses if you pay for your own education (via student loans or other arrangements). Each Band may handle this differently, so it is best to check with them directly.

Corporate Sponsorship
Many organizations are more than willing to pay for employee education if it is to the benefit of the company. Check into your company's policy in this matter.

Credit or Debit Card
Academy of Learning, Swift Current accepts major credit cards for payment of their courses. You may also use your Debit Card.

School Financing
Academy of Learning, offers you the opportunity to pay one half of your tuition upon registration for Diploma and Certificate programs and the balance half way through your program. You may also pay one course at a time as you take them.

Personal Loans
You might be surprised by the number of relatives you have who will help finance your education, if they see you have made a sound decision on a specific career and made all the necessary arrangements to help make it happen.

"Empty pockets never held anyone back.

...Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that."

Norman Vincent Peale

Criteria for admission into any Advanced Certificate or Diploma Programs include:

Applicants must read and certify that they have received and read a copy of the College’s policies and procedures, any updates and inserts as well as the Enrolment Application and Contract. Some programs may also have additional entrance requirements or prerequisite courses.

Attendance

Students are contracted to attendance obligations that depend on their funding sources and schedules. Failure to attend in accordance with contracted hours of instruction per week may result in withdrawal from the program. Attendance records may be subject to scrutiny by sponsoring agencies and are maintained by the college as prescribed. Students may choose their hours of attendance, subject to workstation availability, and at the discretion of the college.

Books and Supplies

Academy of Learning’s Integrated Learning™ System programs are presented using course workbooks, audio instruction, and original software. All courses are presented as complete packages with all of the necessary materials included. There are no additional costs. All materials presented to students are protected by relevant Copyright Laws.

Certificate / Diplomas

A Certificate or Diploma is issued to each student who successfully completes a course and meets their financial obligations to the college. Certificates and Diplomas are issued by Academy of Learning’s head office.

Credit for Previous Training / Challenge Exams

Credit for previous education and training may be awarded to students. Students can challenge exams or the school can evaluate previous training from information presented by the student. If it is determined that the applicant has acceptable levels of proficiency in specific skill areas the credit will be awarded.

Dress Code

Academy of Learning colleges do not follow a strict dress code, however, attire should be modest. Students may be asked to dress as they would for a job interview on specific days during their job search courses. As a courtesy to others who may have extreme allergies, students are asked not to use strongly scented products prior to coming to the college.

Facilitators

The Academy of Learning employs qualified individuals to facilitate the training of students. Facilitators take training programs in course content provided by the Academy of Learning and must score over 90% on each exam.

Fees

Courses are presented with all of the necessary materials included. Fees are charged on a per course basis in accordance with established prices. The total tuition fees are due and payable by the start date unless specific arrangements have been made with the college and recorded on a student’s contract. If the student is being sponsored, the college requires a letter of authorization. Academic credit is not given until all financial obligations have been met. All fees are payable to the Academy of Learning in the form of cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or cash. Funding can be provided by Canada/Sask Student Loans, WCB, CASS, HRDC, etc. Payment arrangements will be made per the funding agency requirements.

Foreign Students

Foreign students who are not Canadian Citizens or permanent residents must obtain “student authorization” from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Passing Mark

Individual exams must be taken for one course before proceeding to the next, and require a minimum percentage pass mark prescribed by the Academy of Learning. To graduate, students must pass all courses in their program of study with a minimum of 75%. Students achieving an average of 90% and higher will receive Honors status. Consult with your Admissions Representative for details. The marking schemes and procedures are governed by strict guidelines set by our National head office.

Privacy

The Academy will limit the collection, use and disclosure of students’ personal information to the extent required to conduct business and to provide on-going services to them. This information is confidential and is only issued to a third party with students’ written authorization or where students are funded by a government or sponsoring agency.

Refresher Privileges

Graduates are welcome to come in after completion of their courses to refresh and review their course material, as long as they have already passed the course and the Academy of Learning still teaches the same version.

Satisfactory Progress

Students are all issued a program outline that includes target dates for starting and ending each course. These dates must be adhered to as closely as possible in order for students to complete their courses by the prescribed end dates. Should students fall behind, they are expected to put in extra time to maintain satisfactory progress.

Students receiving funding will have no leeway in this - if satisfactory progress and course load is not being maintained, it could result in withdrawal. Courses not completed by the end date will not qualify for refunds or transfers. In the event that completion by end date is not feasible, the end date may be extended but only with the permission of sponsoring agencies and the College Director.

In order to receive a credential, students must achieve a minimum passing mark of 75%. Regular feedback from college staff ensures students can monitor their progress, and if applicable, may implement initiatives to ensure academic success.

Students with Special Needs

Our philosophy is that everyone should have the right and opportunity to improve their life through better employment. Academy of Learning’s innovative method of individualized instruction coupled with its flexible scheduling allows students with special needs access to all the benefits of our unique learning method. We can accommodate physically challenged students. Written transcripts of courses may be available when audio material is insufficient for student needs.

Tax Receipts

Tuition fees qualify for a federal tax credit. Students may also be entitled to an educational status credit based on their attendance. Students are requested to talk to college staff or to their tax consultant if they require any additional information. In order to claim this tax credit, an official receipt is issued by the colleges at the appropriate time.

Transfer Policy

Students must complete their program of study at the college identified on their contract. If a student wishes to transfer to another Academy of Learning college, they must request this in writing from their originating college well in advance. Transfers will only be considered if the student is in good standing and is at the sole discretion of the College Director. The Academy of Learning cannot guarantee that a transfer will be made. This policy is subject to approval from the student’s funding agency and space availability at the college to which the student wants to transfer. Enrolment contracts are not transferable from one student to another.

Certified Thomson Prometric Testing Center

The Academy of Learning is an Authorized Prometric Testing CenterT (APTC) that is part of a nationwide network of testing centers. This network offers computer-based testing services on behalf of many certifying organizations, major corporations and government agencies. Many employers now require certification for various technical and professional occupations. Our Authorized Prometric Testing Center offers more than 800 different exams.

As an Authorized Prometric Testing Center, we offer a variety of certification exams. You can conveniently register to take all CompTIA, A+, Network+, Cisco, Microsoft and Novell exams, as well as various other Thomson Prometric exams Swift Current, Saskatchewan office. For convenience you can use Thomson Prometric Online Registration site for registering for the exam of your choice at NW Technology.

How do I schedule an exam?
You can schedule your exam online by visiting www.prometric.com, and clicking on the link 'Schedule a Test'. Once you have entered your desired area of study and region preference, you will be directed to pages asking for the specific test you would like to take. You will then be prompted to choose a test center where you can take the test. Once the test center has been selected, you must login to pay for your exam and finish processing your appointment. Please be sure to have your Prometric Internet ID and password available as you start scheduling your exam.

What do I need to bring (and not bring) to my exam?
You will need to bring two (2) forms of identification to the testing site. One must be a current, government-issued photo ID, such as a valid passport or driver's license, with a photo that looks like you. Be sure the names on your ID are displayed the same way it is displayed on your exam record, and that both ID's have a current signature that look like yours. Examples of other pieces of ID are credit cards and check cashing cards.

Please note:
The test will not be delivered without the appropriate form of identification. Prometric Test Center Administrators have the right to refuse seating you for the exam if they are unable to properly identify you.

What not to bring:
Do not bring notes, pens, pencils, paper, large purses, or backpacks to the test center. Supplies needed for taking the exam will be provided by the test center. No cell phones or pagers are allowed in the test room. There are small lockable bags available for candidates to store keys and small purses during the exam. There is no secure storage available for large books, bags, or large coats.

When do I need to arrive for my exam?
You should arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before the test is scheduled to begin. Tests are given by appointment. On days with no appointments scheduled a center may not be opened. If you have an appointment you can expect the center to open at least 30 minutes before your appointment. It takes about 3-5 minutes per candidate to complete the sign-in process.

If there are questions about your ID, your registration, any of the pretest qualifications, or if you are late, you will be asked to wait until other candidates are signed in. Don't worry! Each test is individually timed; your test will not start until you are signed in and seated. Once you have notified the center staff that you are here and ready to test, you can relax and watch the process. We do this all the time, and look forward to our time with you once your turn comes. Please note that the exam duration may include an exam tutorial and client survey.

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