ARTICULATION
AGREEMENTS

In recognition of the cooperation between Athabasca University
and Academy of Learning and their continuing commitment to post-secondary
education in Canada, there is an agreement to provide degree completion
opportunities for graduates and to cooperate in the provision
of services to fulfill this commitment.
Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University, is dedicated
to the removal of barriers that restrict access to, and success
in, university-level studies, and to increasing equality of educational
opportunity for adult learners worldwide.

Academy of Learning students can transfer their courses towards
University of Phoenix undergraduate degree programs. Founded in
1976, University of Phoenix is North America’s largest private,
accredited university. With over 140 campuses and learning
centres in the U.S. and now in Canada, University of Phoenix
offers programs exclusively designed to meet the needs of
working adults. For more information, please call
604-762-1145.

In November 1996, Academy of Learning entered into an innovative
collaboration with the University of Windsor. Graduates of select
Academy of Learning diploma programs will receive advanced credit
if they wish to continue their education at the University of
Windsor. This partnership is just one more way Academy of Learning
strives to make life-long learning rewarding and viable for people
of all ages and levels of expertise.
ACADEMIC PARTNERS

Founded in 1971 by Lou Tice and Diane Tice, the Pacific Institute
is an international corporation specializing in performance improvement
and professional growth, change management and leadership development.
The guiding principle of the Pacific Institute is that individuals,
during their lifetime, have a virtually unlimited capacity for
growth, change and creativity, and can readily adapt to the tremendous
changes taking place in this technological age.
The Pacific Institute curricula teaches how to accelerate individual
and organizational potential by changing habits, attitudes, beliefs
and expectations that often inhibit high performance people. This,
in turn, allows organizations to achieve higher levels of growth
and success.
Thought Patterns for a Successful Career

Academy of Learning developed a strategic partnership
with Heartbeat Training International (HTI). This healthcare training
organization is able to provide our colleges with quality courseware
for high-demand healthcare areas such as Hospital Unit Clerk,
Medical Office Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician.
HTI has offered healthcare training since 1995,
and has established the Certified Medical Assisting Professional
(CMAP) designation for graduates of its well-known Medical Administrative
Assistant program. HTI has become known for the high quality of
our graduates, and enjoys a placement rate that exceeds 90%.

The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), founded
in 1978, is the national association representing the payroll
community in Canada. The CPA is considered by the Canadian
payroll community as the authoritative source of payroll
knowledge.
Academy of Learning has established a
relationship with the CPA in order to incorporate the payroll
specific courses into the diploma and certificate programs.
Payroll specific courses offered at Academy of Learning include
Payroll Fundamentals 1, Payroll Fundamentals 2, and Payroll
Compliance Legislation. Students who complete either the
Payroll Administrator or Payroll Supervisor program with Academy
of Learning are prepared to apply to the CPA for the Payroll
Compliance Practitioner certification.

Established in 1978, Carson Dunlop is one of
the largest independent home inspection firms in North America.
Academy of Learning has partnered with Carson Dunlop to deliver
the home inspection program across Canada. Carson Dunlop
is regarded as the industry standard in home inspection
courseware as well as providing inspection-related products and
services.
MEMBERSHIPS

CFIB has been a big voice for small business for
35 years with 105,000+ members nationwide in every sector.
Taking direction from CFIB Members, through regular surveys,
they lobby for small- and medium-sized businesses at the
federal, provincial and local levels of government.