Other Programs

Red Deer Polytechnic is proud to offer a variety of programs in many different subject areas that allow our students to create a path to their next steps in their educational journey and success in their chosen careers.

Red Deer Polytechnic's programs include Open Studies, Academic Upgrading and Transitional Vocational Certificate, and you'll find more information about each of the programs on the individual webpages.

Red Deer Polytechnic offers flexible learning programs and c ourses for our learners to suit their lifestyle and other commitments. What is flexible learning? Please see our flexible learning readiness checklist to prepare you for online learning.

Flexible learning at Red Deer Polytechnic works in partnership with other provincial organizations such as Campus Alberta Central to bring post-secondary education to the Central Alberta Region.

Looking for another program? Visit the Academic Calendar for a complete list of programs offered at Red Deer Polytechnic. You can also tailor a pathway just for you with Extended Education opportunities.

Academic Upgrading

The Academic Upgrading program at Red Deer Polytechnic helps open doors to further education and better employment. You can upgrade academic skills, meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs, earn a High School Equivalency diploma, and prepare for entry into the workplace.

Read more about Academic Upgrading

Open Studies

Open Studies is a unique, flexible and customizable program that allows students to take courses that help them work toward their career goals. Students in Open Studies may choose to take courses on a full-time or part-time basis.