Build skills you can use every day
Our part-time courses support students as they build life skills, such as interpersonal communication and meal planning, as well as improve their ability in areas including reading, writing and math. From learning how to code to preparing to take the learner's licence test, these courses are designed to meet students' practical needs and interests.
FALL REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30 A.M. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE – FALL COURSES ARE PLANNED FOR FACE TO FACE ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY.
TVP students now enrol through the Continuing Education Registration system. Before registering, see the Registration tab below for more information, including a how-to guide. There is also information on setting up your MRU account in this video. An index in the comments section of the video links to when each topic starts.
Unless noted, course fees include GST. Refund and withdrawal policy.
Questions? Contact us:
403.440.6872 or tvp@mtroyal.ca
Adult Literacy Tutor Service **FULL**
Through 1 to 1 tutoring and small group activities this program assists you to improve your reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking skills. Instruction is provided via tutoring partnerships between volunteer tutors and learners and supervised by a certified instructor.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10003-001 | Fee: $75 | |||
| CRN 90498 |
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Functional Lit/Math Combo **FULL**
Improve your reading and writing skills and use appropriate technology to express your ideas. Learn math skills in numeration, learn money management skills and increase your awareness of community resources. To meet individual needs and ability levels, the content is based on student learning goals. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10004-001 | Fee: $1000 | |||
| CRN 90014 |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. - noon | Wed & Fri | |
Functional Lit/Math Combo **FULL**
Improve your reading and writing skills and use appropriate technology to express your ideas. Learn math skills in numeration, learn money management skills and increase your awareness of community resources. To meet individual needs and ability levels, the content is based on student learning goals. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10004-002 | Fee: $1000 | |||
| CRN 90001 |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. - noon | Wed & Fri | |
Functional Lit/Math Combo **FULL**
Improve your reading and writing skills and use appropriate technology to express your ideas. Learn math skills in numeration, learn money management skills and increase your awareness of community resources. To meet individual needs and ability levels, the content is based on student learning goals. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10004-003 | Fee: $1000 | |||
| CRN 90448 |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 16 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Wed & Fri | |
Functional Lit/Math Combo
Improve your reading and writing skills and use appropriate technology to express your ideas. Learn math skills in numeration, learn money management skills and increase your awareness of community resources. To meet individual needs and ability levels, the content is based on student learning goals. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10004-004 | Fee: $1000 | |||
| CRN 90637 |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 16 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Wed & Fri | |
Literature and Novel Study
This course will focus on both novel and poetry. You will learn how to read a novel with deeper understanding by studying the way a novel is put together. You will also learn the different ways a poem can be written and why. Class time will include presentation work, drama, and viewing activities in groups and individually as well as reading. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10021-001 | Fee: $500 | |||
| CRN 90696 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. - noon | Thurs | |
My Digital Life
The course aims to expand your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will do this by using computer-based applications and programs. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of activities and create projects based on your individual learning needs and goals.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Adult Basic Education
| Subject code: XABE-10020-001 | Fee: $350 | |||
| CRN 90695 |
Sept. 6 - Dec. 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Tues | |
Computer, Tablets, and Smartphones
This course helps you use programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, keyboarding and typing software programs. Explore tablets and smartphones and find ways to use them in your daily life. Learn basic computer terminology, and explore the accessibility features and a variety of apps in tablets and smartphones,. Practice successfully and safely using the internet to search for specific information. Register and utilize a web-based email program such as Gmail or Hotmail.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Computer Literacy
| Subject code: XCLI-10001-001 | Fee: $485 | |||
| CRN 90011 |
Sept. 20 - Nov. 24 | 10 a.m. - noon | Tues & Thurs | |
Computer, Tablets, and Smartphones
This course helps you use programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, keyboarding and typing software programs. Explore tablets and smart phones and find ways to use them in your daily life. Learn basic computer terminology, and explore the accessibility features and a variety of apps in tablets and smart phones,. Practice successfully and safely using the internet to search for specific information. Register and utilize a web-based email program such as Gmail or Hotmail.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Computer Literacy
| Subject code: XCLI-10001-002 | Fee: $485 | |||
| CRN 90638 |
Sept. 20 - Nov. 24 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Tues & Thurs | |
Alumni Activity Group
Keep up the friendships you made in the Transitional Vocational Program and develop new ones, too. This group is all about socializing. Meet with a facilitator to plan and then carry out a group activity together later that month. Try new things and learn about activities and facilities around Calgary. Also, improve your communication and teamwork skills. This course takes place through Google Meet, as well as in the community.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
| Subject code: XSDL-10013-001 | Fee: $105 | |||
| CRN 90145 |
Sept. 12 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Mon | |
| Oct. 3 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Mon |
| Nov. 7 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Mon |
| Dec. 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Mon |
Basic Living Skills
Learn how to handle the demands of daily life, take care of yourself more independently and learn steps to stay healthy. Learn how to plan meals, budget for common expenses and get around the city. Note: Students participate in an instructor-led online cooking component.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
| Subject code: XSDL-10018-001 | Fee: $400 | |||
| CRN 90641 |
Sept. 7 - Dec. 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wed | |
Eating Right, Living Right
Participate in hands-on learning activities in this engaging course. Go on an interactive tour of a grocery store with a registered dietician and learn about healthy eating, and learn from a pharmacist about medicine use and safety. Create personalized nutrition, fitness and health tools to help you achieve your goals and stay on track. Try a different fitness activity each week lead by a certified fitness instructor in Mount Royal's world class recreation facility.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
| Subject code: XSDL-10007-001 | Fee: $485 | |||
| CRN 90547 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 1 | 9 a.m. - noon | Thurs | |
Learner's Licence Test Prep
This clear language course helps you to prepare to write the Alberta Learner's Licence test with a higher degree of success. Find and apply information from the Alberta Driver's Guide, demonstrate safe driving techniques using models and diagrams, and engage in fun and interactive learning activities. By learning study skills and test taking skills, you gain confidence in your knowledge of driving rules.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
| Subject code: XSDL-10002-001 | Fee: $350 | |||
| CRN 90639 |
Sept. 6 - Dec. 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Tues | |
Life Skills I Concise Version
Build interpersonal, intra-personal, communication and problem-solving skills. Gain an understanding of yourself and your actions in relation to others in the group and in a potential workplace.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
| Subject code: XSDL-10012-001 | Fee: $325 | |||
| CRN 90640 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. - noon | Thurs | |
Music and Emotion
The world can be a tough place to navigate, with or without disabilities. By looking at music and emotion from different angles, you will discover various musical tools for dealing with emotion and self-expression appropriately in everyday life.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
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Fee: $430 | |||||
| CRN 90697 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 | 1- 3 p.m. | Thurs | |||
Understanding the World Today
This course aims to help you make connections between current events, politics, and world geography. Your understanding of world events will increase as you become informed citizens, and be able to discuss and demonstrate understanding of current events. This class offers you the opportunity to expand social and community contacts alongside skill development. Please note that this course continues through until April.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
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Fee: $500 | |||||
| CRN 90159 |
Sept. 7 - Dec. 7 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wed | |||
The Wonderful World of Music
Come explore your creative expression by developing a further appreciation for music in a collaborative and social setting.
Subject (for registration): TVP - Self Development
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Fee: $430 | |||||
| CRN 90160 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. - noon | Thurs | |||
Students must register through Mount Royal’s online registration system or by calling Continuing Education Registration at 403.440.3833 (toll-free 1.877.287.8001).
To support you, we’ve made a how-to guide for registering online. Please look it over and have the information in the checklist before you start registering for courses.