Practitioners working with foundational learners will become more purposeful in their approach and intentional in their instruction. They will support learners through extending their thinking, building understanding, developing new competencies, or reinforcing existing proficiencies in a chosen specialization.
Participants will begin their respective programs with a short 3 hour introductory course. Once completed, they will be able select a micro-credential of specialization in Numeracy, Literacy, Skills for Learning or Digital Skills. Each micro-credential will take 21 hours to complete and participants can work at their own pace. All online courses are facilitated by faculty with extensive experience in adult education.
Upon successful completion of all the requirements, the participants will be granted a micro-certificate from Portage College in the associated stream.
Anyone associated with an Alberta Community Adult Learning Program ( CALP) as a staff member, board member or volunteer.
Oct 6, 2025 – May 15, 2026 (online and self paced).
FLIP is tuition-free, thanks to the generous support of the Alberta Government.
The introduction course is three hours. Each micro-credential will take 21 hours to complete and participants can work at their own pace. All online courses are facilitated by faculty with extensive experience in adult education.
Click here to download application form.
Please email application to training@portagecollege.ca.
For more information or questions about FLIP, contact Meghan Ostertag at 780-639-7174 or email Meghan.Ostertag@PortageCollege.ca.