Skills for Success – Assessment and training tools
Find the right tools to assess or upgrade your skills. Many of these tools are free to use. New tools will be added regularly as they are developed.
If you are an employer, training provider or career counsellor looking for tools to support your clients or learners, set the “Target Audience” filter below, to “employer ” or “employment/training service provider” instead of individual. Some of these tools have a cost for you to use them, as noted in the description.
The tools listed are from the Government of Canada and outside organizations. Organizations that wish to have their tool(s) included, may view the criteria below to apply.
For additional information on the skills, visit the Learn about the Skills page.
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To post your training or assessment tool on our website
If your organization developed a tool or tools that you would like to have featured on the website, request an application form. Prior to contacting the SFS Program, please ensure that the tool or inventory meets the required criteria below:
Criteria for training and assessment tools
The tool:
- addresses at least 1 of the 9 Skills for Success, and
- is or was funded by Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government(s), and
- was launched within the past 2 years, or
- has been downloaded or visited at least 100 times within the past year
Criteria for tool inventories
The inventory:
- addresses at least 1 of the 9 Skills for Success
- is populated with information that has been validated by the applicant organization
Find assessments and training to help you improve your skills
| Tool | Tool type | I am an | Description | Location | Skills | Tool (filter) | Skills (filter) | Tool type (filter) | Audience (filter) | Location (filter) | Order (filter) | Organization (filter) | Proficiency (filter) | Cost (filter) |
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ABC Connect for Learning
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A digital literacy program that offers free resources to those looking to improve their digital skills. The resources aim to help people looking to learn about technology. Along with 18 courses on the ABC Skills Hub, the website also offers:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;ABC Connect for Learning | any;Digital skill; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada | any;2; | any;Free |
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ABC Skills Hub
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The ABC Skills Hub is an online learning portal that offers asynchronous, at-home delivery of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s many adult literacy programs including:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;ABC Skills Hub | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada | any;2; | any;Free |
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Activate Learning
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This website provides training opportunities for adult learners, employees and workplaces on employability and life skills, health literacy and financial literacy. It includes select resources from other ABC Life Literacy training programs: UP Skills for Work, ABC Health Matters, and Money Matters. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Activate Learning | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada | any;2; | any;Free |
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Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment (CAMERA)
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A series of standardized tests that provide information about a person’s abilities to manage workplace communications and numeracy tasks. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Cost includes assessor training and all testing materials. $1,500 |
any;Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment (CAMERA) | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Assessment; | any;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;In Person; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Paid |
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Computer Comfort (English only)
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Computer Comfort provides a starting point for adults with disabilities who want to develop basic computer skills. It offers one-on-one computer tutoring at no cost. In person or online. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Computer Comfort (English only) | any;Digital skill; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Individual; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Neil Squire Society | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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COMSA Survey Builder
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An interactive survey builder and data collection tool to develop outcomes measurements and skills assessment tools aligned with programming objectives, context, and learner populations. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;COMSA Survey Builder | any;Communication;Problem Solving;Creativity/Innovation;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Social Research and Demonstration Corporation | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Employability Skills Assessment Tool (ESAT) (English only)
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A cloud-based tool for assessing and developing social and emotional skills. The skills assessed include:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: $500 per year for non-profits, $1000 per year for for profits. |
any;Employability Skills Assessment Tool (ESAT) (English only) | any;Communication;Collaboration;Creativity/Innovation;Adaptability;Problem Solving; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Futureworx | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Paid |
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Self-assessment for the trades
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Assessment to determine your Essential Skills strengths and areas for improvement for most of the 9 skills. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Self-assessment for the trades | any;Reading;Numeracy;Writing;Communication;Collaboration;Problem Solving;Digital skill;Adaptability; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Workbook for trades (with answer guide)
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Workbook with a variety of exercises to help you practice your reading, writing, numeracy and document use abilities. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Workbook for trades (with answer guide) | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Imagineur: The Canadian Program for Creativity, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
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The resources are for Canadians grade 10 and over. They will learn about creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, at no cost. Participants that complete the program receive a digital badge. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Imagineur: The Canadian Program for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | any;Creativity/Innovation;Collaboration; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 1 | any;University of Regina | any;3; | any;Free |
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Indigenous Skills for Success Journey, Planting the Seeds for Growth Course
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A course to help trainers support Indigenous learners in education, jobs, and the workplace. Using an Indigenous perspective, it helps participants understand and use the SFS Model. It includes:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Indigenous Skills for Success Journey, Planting the Seeds for Growth Course | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Douglas College | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Indigenous Skills for Success Journey, Planting the Seeds for Growth Learning Tools
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Learning tools help people understand and practice the nine skills for success. Each tool gives simple explanations, questions to think about, and fun activities to practice and improve. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Indigenous Skills for Success Journey, Planting the Seeds for Growth Learning Tools | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Individual; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Douglas College | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Free |
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LEARN Program
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Connecting adult learners with literacy programs in their community based on their needs. Search for programming such as: reading, ESL, workplace skills training and high school equivalency preparation. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;LEARN Program | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada | any;1; 2; | any;Free |
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Manufacturing Skills for Success Employer Guide
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The guide is a free online tool for employers in manufacturing industries. It helps employers understand the training needs of diverse workers. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Manufacturing Skills for Success Employer Guide | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Employer; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Young Women Christian Association Metro Vancouver | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Manufacturing Skills for Success Assessment
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This online assessment measures a person's Skills for Success in entry jobs in manufacturing. Afterward, clients receive coaching to help them grow in their careers. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Manufacturing Skills for Success Assessment | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Young Women Christian Association Metro Vancouver | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Numeracy Indicator: A guide for employers
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Assessment tool for employers to learn more about the numeracy skills of their employees. It gives an indication of skill levels by providing level 1 and 2 assessment questions. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Numeracy Indicator: A guide for employers | any;Numeracy; | any;Assessment; | any;Employer; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Numeracy self-assessment
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Assess your ability to use and understand numbers. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Numeracy self-assessment | any;Numeracy; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Pathway to Work: Reflection Cards
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The P2W Cards help Work Readiness participants develop adaptability skills through exploring attitudes and behaviours that help manage change. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Pathway to Work: Reflection Cards | any;Adaptability; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;In Person; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Pathway to Work: Skills for Success
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P2W Skills for Success helps Work Readiness participants develop and meet the demands of entry-level jobs. This includes skill building in:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Pathway to Work: Skills for Success | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Problem Solving; | any;Training; | any;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Free |
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Problem solved: A guide for employees and learners
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Guide designed to support employees and learners who want to practice and improve their problem-solving skills. Includes various activities and worksheets. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Problem solved: A guide for employees and learners | any;Problem Solving; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Reading indicator: A guide for employers
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Assessment tool for employers to learn more about the reading skills of their employees. It gives an indication of skill levels by providing level 1 and 2 assessment questions. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Reading indicator: A guide for employers | any;Reading; | any;Assessment; | any;Employer; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Reading self-assessment
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Assess your ability to understand text written in sentences or paragraphs. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Reading self-assessment | any;Reading; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Signposts: Curriculum Guide
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A curriculum guide supporting instructors working with learners who are preparing to enter the workforce. Supporting low-skilled learners, it provides ideas, and guidance for instruction. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: English $51.75 French $42.00 |
any;Signposts: Curriculum Guide | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; 4; | any;Paid |
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Skills for Success Mobile App
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A comprehensive set of random questions that can be completed on average in 15-20 minutes for each of the nine skills for success. Results are provided as a star rating link to careers in trade and technology sectors where the star rating represents complexity levels of tasks associated with the particular skills for success being assessed. Most questions will test skill levels from one to three. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills for Success Mobile App | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Skills Compétences Canada | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Free |
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Skills for Success Practitioner Tools & Resources
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A suite of materials that defines the skills and knowledge of an effective Skills for Success practitioner, this includes:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills for Success Practitioner Tools & Resources | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online; | 1 | any;SkillPlan | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Skills for Success Snapshot
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An interactive tool to measure your Skills for Success growth after engaging in a skill-building program or course. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills for Success Snapshot | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Canadian Career Development Foundation | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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Skills for Success: Adaptability and Collaboration
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A set of courses to build adaptability and collaboration skills. Each course is 15 hours and includes three units related to work:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any; Skills for Success: Adaptability and Collaboration | any;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Free |
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Skills for Success: Interactive Learning
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A series of online lessons for participants to improve their skills in:
To help adult learners improve skills is important for success in a digital workplace. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills for Success: Interactive Learning | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; | any;Free |
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Skills for Success
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With these interactive workbooks, you can learn and improve important skills for work and everyday life. The workbooks cover 8 different skills to help you understand each one. You will get to practice all the skills and take tests to see what you know. At the end of each workbook, there is an answer key so you can check your answers and teachers can help evaluate your progress. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills for Success | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Skills Compétences Canada | any;3; | any;Free |
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Skills in Action
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An online training platform offering 60 hours of interactive training in skills for success, project management, and health and safety knowledge. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Skills in Action | any;Reading;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Collaboration;Problem Solving;Adaptability;Creativity/Innovation; | any;Training; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider;All target audiences; | any;Online; | 1 | any;CBDC Restigouche | any;2; 3; | any;Free |
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Trades math workbook
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Numeracy workbook with questions and learning material to help you practice your numeracy skills. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Trades math workbook | any;Numeracy; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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UP Skills for Work
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UP Skills for Work helps adult learners develop key employability and life skills through free workshops and workbooks that cover each of the 9 Skills for Success. Along with 19 courses on the ABC Skills Hub, the website also offers:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;UP Skills for Work | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada | any;1; 2; | any;Free |
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Vocabulary building workbook
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Vocabulary workbook design to help you improve your reading and writing skills. It includes 24 lessons with a variety of exercises designed to help you learn commonly used words. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Vocabulary building workbook | any;Reading;Writing; | any;Training; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Workwrite Series
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Instructional workbooks focusing on the functions and features of workplace documents. Aimed at engaging adults in understanding and using documents they will encounter in most entry-level jobs. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Full set English $249.53; French $179.10. Digital sold per user/seat |
any;Workwrite Series | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication; | any;Training; | any;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs | any;1; 2; 3; 4; | any;Paid |
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Writing self-assessment
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Assess your ability to get an idea across by arranging words, numbers and symbols, whether on paper or a computer screen. |
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Cost: Free |
any;Writing self-assessment | any;Writing; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual; | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada | any; | any;Free |
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Success Readiness
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A platform that accurately measures the 9 Skills for Success, offers free online training, and matches each user’s skills and preferences to 298 occupations. |
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Amount: $65.00 per individual. This one-time fee provides access to 100 assessments, the Pathways career-matching tool, and free, customized learning activities linked to each assessment. |
any;Success Readiness | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability;All 9 skills; | any;Assessment; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online;In Person;Both; | 1 | any;Essential Skills Group Inc. | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Paid |
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Foundational Adult Learning Portal
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The Foundational Adult Learning Portal (FALP) is an online learning platform for adults in Alberta. It includes:
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Proficiency level:
Cost: Free |
any;Foundational Adult Learning Portal | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital skill;Problem Solving; | any;Assessment;Training;Both; | any;Individual;Employer;Employment/Training Service Provider; | any;Online; | 1 | any;Pathways Adult Learning Foundations | any;1; 2; 3; 4; 5; All; | any;Free |
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