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NorQuest College is Alberta's largest community college, empowering students with a work-ready education through hands-on experiences and dedicated instructors. With over 20,000 students, the college offers programs in health, business, community studies, and STEM.
As a NorQuest College student, you will have a unique educational experience in a vibrant and supportive environment that responds to your needs. Ask anyone at NorQuest — whether student, faculty, or staff — and they will tell you there is something special about our college.
A work-ready education in the heart of Alberta
NorQuest College is Alberta's largest community college, recognized for its work-ready education, hands-on learning, and dedicated instructors who genuinely care about student success.
With programs in health, business, community studies, and STEM, students graduate prepared to enter Canada's evolving workforce — backed by employer connections, modern facilities, and an inclusive environment in the heart of Edmonton.
PGWP Eligible Programs: Access the full list at norquest.caThere is something special about our college — whether student, faculty, or staff, you will understand the feeling once you're here.
PGWP Eligible Programs at NorQuest College
All 23 programs eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
| Field of Study | Program Name | CIP Code | CIP Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Early Learning and Child Care Certificate | 19.0709 | Child care provider/assistant |
| Education | Early Learning and Child Care Diploma | 19.0709 | Child care provider/assistant |
| Education | Disability Studies Diploma | 19.0710 | Developmental services worker |
| Education | Educational Assistant Certificate | 13.1501 | Teaching assistants/aides, general |
| Health Care | Mental Health Recovery Practitioner Post Diploma | 51.1508 | Mental health counselling/counsellor |
| Health Care | Addiction Recovery Practitioner Post Diploma | 51.1501 | Substance abuse/addiction counselling |
| Health Care | Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker | 51.1599 | Mental and social health services and allied professions, other |
| Health Care | Health Care Aide Certificate | 51.2601 | Health aide |
| Health Care | Practical Nursing Diploma | 51.3901 | LPN/LVN/RPN training |
| Health Care | Practical Nursing Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses | 51.3901 | LPN/LVN/RPN training |
| Health Care | Therapeutic Recreation Diploma | 51.0899 | Allied health services, other |
| Health Care | Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma | 51.0817 | Rehabilitation assistant |
| Health Care | Pharmacy Technician Diploma | 51.0805 | Pharmacy technician/assistant |
| Health Care | Settlement Studies Diploma | 44.0000 | Human services, general |
| Health Care | Child and Youth Care Diploma | 44.0702 | Youth services/administration |
| Health Care | Social Work Diploma | 44.0701 | Social work, general |
| STEM | Machine Learning Analyst Diploma | 30.7001 | Data Science, General |
| STEM | Arts and Science Diploma – Biological, Life, and Health Sciences Specialization | 26.0101 | Biological sciences, general |
| STEM | Engineering University Transfer | 14.0101 | Engineering, general |
| STEM | Environmental Technician Diploma | 15.0507 | Environmental/environmental engineering technology/technician |
| STEM | Sustainability Coordinator Diploma – Reporting & Disclosure Specialization | 30.3301 | Sustainability studies |
| STEM | Digital Design Diploma | 11.0801 | Web/digital design |
| STEM | Digital Marketing Post Diploma Certificate | 52.1404 | Digital marketing |