Portage College Continuing Education

06/03/2026

Up, up, and away!

Mobile Elevating Work Platform training is in Lac La Biche this month!

This course will give students hands on training in the safe operation, pre-operation inspection, regulatory requirements and general maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms up to 150 ft. Equipment used may include scissor lift and boom lift.

Fall Certification is required before taking this course.

June 18, 2026
Lac La Biche
$225 +gst

Call 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or register.

05/29/2026

Need to haul? We can help you do it safely!

Trailering and Load Securement course coming to Lac La Biche!

Gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in key areas, including trailer lights, mirrors, brakes, tires, hitches, and load balancing.

Date: October 7, 2026
Location: Lac La Biche
Tuition: $190 +gst
Ages 16+
Must have Class-5 licence.

To learn more or to register call 780-623-5631 or email [email protected]

05/29/2026

Hitting the backcountry? Make sure you do it safely.

The All-Terrain Vehicle Rider course is designed for employees who use ATVs in their daily work routine to access backcountry work sites. This hands-on course puts heavy emphasis on topics such as personal protective gear, environmental concerns, local laws, operational technique, maintenance and troubleshooting.

October 1, 2026
Lac La Biche
$250 +gst

Give us a shout at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

05/28/2026

Bear Awareness and Safety Training is coming up in Lac La Biche!

We'll teach you about North American bear types, bear behaviors, and habitats. You will also learn how to prevent or handle bear encounters and the difference between a defensive bear and a predatory bear. Gain hands-on experiences with the safe deployment of bear spray and bangers, which is a must when working, walking, or playing in bear country.

September 17, 2026
Lac La Biche
$150 +gst

To learn more or to register, give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected]

05/27/2026

Air Brakes is making a stop in Bonnyville!

Learn about vehicle braking systems and operation, foundation brakes and brake adjustment, the fundamentals of compressed air, downhill grades, bobtailing, and more!

August 10-11, 2026
8:30-4:30
Bonnyville
$280 +gst

Give us a shout at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or register.

05/27/2026

Taking off in a few weeks - sign up now!

Take to the skies with our upcoming Basic Drone Pilot course.

As the use of drones grows and many industries integrate them into their daily operations, having your licence could give you an advantage when it comes to employment. We can teach you to fly with training coming soon to Bonnyville and Lac La Biche!

June 13-14
Lac La Biche
$425 +gst
Ages 14+ (waiver required)

Give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

05/27/2026

05/13/2026

Portage College Continuing Education believes in lifelong learning. That's why we offer a wide range of micro credential courses to help you on your own journey of personal and professional growth.

Our concise, specialized courses are designed for rapid skill development. Aligned with industry standards, our micro-credentials ensure practical, real-world skills through competency-based testing. A Portage College micro-credential signals to employers that you’ve got the skills and knowledge for the job.

We offer micro credential in Administration, Human Resources, Leadership & Management, Learning & Development, Personal Effectiveness, Professionalism, Sales & Marketing, Team Building, and much more!

Learn more about our micro credential offerings here:

Micro-credentials are short, flexible groups of courses. You can take as many as you like, in any order, and because they are asynchronous you can take them at any time it suits you.

05/13/2026

Want to try something new in the garden? Give permaculture a try!

Permaculture is the design and application of sustainable and natural habitats. The goal is to create agricultural systems that are permanent, self-sustained, and require no input such as fertilizers and pesticides by mimicking natural ecosystem patterns.

Portage College Continuing Education offers a micro credential course in permaculture. During the asynchronous online course, you'll learn the four pillars of permaculture: Waste to Resource, Climatology and Energy Efficiency, Soils and Planting & Food Sustainability.

Follow the link to learn more!

The Permaculture micro-credential features four courses: Waste to Resources, Climatology & Energy Efficiency, Soils & Planting, and Food Sustainability.

05/06/2026

Be ready for a career on the road with our upcoming Class-1 Core Driver training.

Learn from seasoned professionals with years of industry experience, with an emphasis on road safety, defensive driving techniques, incident response, and much more.

Begins June 5, 2026
Lac La Biche Campus
$6,800

For more information or to learn more, call us at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected].