Northwest Community College has partnered with
Thompson Learning’s to provide a variety of
interactive online courses, each with its own instructor.
Through the online learning centre ed2go,
more than 1,500 top schools across the United States, Canada, and Australia offer
practical and highly effective online courses on a variety of topics such as
Creating Web Pages, Accounting Fundamentals, Grant Writing, Medical Terminology,
Real Estate Investing, and much more.
The instructor-facilitated online courses are informative,
fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Courses
are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes,
hands-on assignments, discussion areas and supplementary
links.
To learn more about all of the online courses NWCC's
Continuing Education and Industry Training department
offers, visit www.ed2go.com/nwcc.
Click on the 'Orientation' link and choose a
course you are interested in taking.
Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for
your course. During the online orientation, you
will learn important information about your course.
You will also be provided an opportunity to choose
the name and password you will use to access your
course.
When your course starts, return to www.ed2go.com/nwcc and
click the 'Classroom' link. To begin your studies,
simply log in with the name and password you selected
during orientation.
A new section of every course in the NWCC ed2go catalog begins the third Wednesday of every month. Each course runs for six weeks, with a two-week grace period.
All courses require Internet access, e-mail, Netscape
Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
or Apple Safari. Some courses may have additional
requirements. Visit www.ed2go.com/nwcc for
more information.
In addition to the Continuing Education and Industry
Training ed2go online courses, NWCC offers distance
learning options for some of its regular program
and course offerings.
Examples of NWCC distance learning options include:
Business Technology
Program (BTEC) Online
Using a computer and internet connection, you can
take classes full or part time with the support
of online instructors. Register now and choose
from several convenient start dates each month.
Career & College
Prep (CCP) Online
Adult Basic Education online courses are for BC
learners over the age of 18. Complete your
high school credentials or complete entry requirements
for the program you want. CCP courses are
tuition free, however, student fees do apply.
Computer Technology
(CPTE) Online
Develop computer skills that prepare you for a
great career in computer and technology positions,
or complement other existing and future job skills.
University
Credit (UC) Online
NWCC is your gateway to a successful university
education. By starting your university studies
here you’ll save money with lower tuition
costs and benefit from small class sizes, with
more student/ teacher interaction and attention.
Staff support and lab availability at NWCC campuses
make distance learning a viable alternative for students
unable to attend during regular class times.
Whether you enrol in a course for your own interest,
to work towards an Associate Degree, or to pursue
another educational goal, NWCC’s distance
learning courses offer you a convenient way to learn.
Whatever your education or career goal, NWCC is here
to help you succeed.
