Skills for Success – Assessment and training tools
Find the right tools to assess or upgrade your skills. Most of these tools are free for individuals. New Skills for Success 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 filter below, left to “I am an… employer” 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 to apply.
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Find assessments and training to help you improve your skills
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Employability Skills Assessment Tool (ESAT) (English only)
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Assessment | Employer
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An on-line tool for assessing and developing social and emotional skills. The skills assessed include:
Cost: Yes |
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any;Employability Skills Assessment Tool (ESAT) (English only) | any;Communication;Collaboration;Creativity/Innovation;Adaptability; | any;Assessment | any;Employer | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;Futureworx |
Skills for Success Mobile App
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Assessment | Individual
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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. Cost: No |
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any;Skills for Success Mobile App | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Collaboration;Problem Solving;Adaptability;Creativity/Innovation; | any;Assessment | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;Skills Compétences Canada |
Computer Comfort (English only)
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Training | Individual
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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. Cost: None to qualifying individuals |
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any;Computer Comfort (English only) | any;Digital; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;Neil Squire Society |
Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment (CAMERA)
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Assessment | Employer
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A series of standardized tests that provide information about a person’s abilities to manage workplace communications and numeracy tasks. Cost: Yes |
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any;Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment (CAMERA) | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Assessment | any;Employer | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs |
UP Skills for Work
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Training | Individual
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UP Skills for Work helps adult learners develop key employability and life skills through free workshops and downloadable workbooks. Cost: No |
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any;UP Skills for Work | any;Reading;Communication;Problem;Solving;Writing;Digital;Numeracy;Collaboration;Creativity/Innovation;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Signposts: Curriculum Guide
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Training | Employer
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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. Cost: Yes |
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any;Signposts: Curriculum Guide | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Employer | any;Online; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs |
Workwrite Series
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Training | Employer
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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. Cost: Yes |
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any;Workwrite Series | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Employer | any;Online; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs |
LEARN program
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Training | Individual
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This is a database that adult learners can use to find literacy programs in their community based on their needs. Search for programming such as: reading, ESL, workplace skills training and high school equivalency preparation. Cost: Some programs have a cost |
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any;LEARN program | any;Reading;Communication;Problem Solving;Writing;Digital;Collaboration;Numeracy;Creativity/Innovation;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online;In Person; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
ABC Skills Hub
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Training | Individual
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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. |
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any;ABC Skills Hub | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Activate Learning
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Training | Employer
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A program to improve the number of training opportunities for adult learners, employees and workplaces on employability and life skills, health literacy and financial literacy. |
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any;Activate Learning | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Employer | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
TOWES
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Assessment | Employer
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TOWES is an effective assessment that accurately measures literacy and essential skills needed for safe and productive employment:
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any;TOWES | any;Reading;Document Use;Numeracy; | any;Assessment | any;Employer | any;Online;In Person; | 1 | any;Bow Valley College |
First Nations, Inuit and Metis Essential Skills Inventory Project (FIMESIP) (English only)
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Assessment, Training | Employer, Individual
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FIMESIP is a knowledge-sharing platform for individuals and organizations from across Canada working in literacy and essential skills (LES) for Indigenous people. This Community of Practice can use FIMESIP to share best practices, learn from each other’s innovations, and support development of the field. |
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any;First Nations, Inuit and Metis Essential Skills Inventory Project (FIMESIP) (English only) | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital; | any;Assessment, Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;Canadian Career Development Foundation |
Workplace Digital Skills
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Training | Individual
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Individual online training to increase the basic digital skills of workers and job seekers. It includes 4 separate workshops (8 hours of online learning in total) and is designed for learners to follow on their own. Cost: No |
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any;Workplace Digital Skills | any;Digital; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;CBDC Restigouche |
Writing self-assessment
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Assessment | Individual
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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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any;Writing self-assessment | any;Writing; | any;Assessment | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Reading self-assessment
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Assessment | Individual
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Assess your ability to understand text written in sentences or paragraphs. |
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any;Reading self-assessment | any;Reading; | any;Assessment | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Numeracy self-assessment
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Assessment | Individual
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Assess your ability to use and understand numbers. |
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any;Numeracy self-assessment | any;Numeracy; | any;Assessment | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Self-assessment for the trades
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Assessment | Individual
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Assessment to determine your skill strengths and areas for improvement for most of the skills. |
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any;Self-assessment for the trades | any;Reading;Numeracy;Writing;Communication;Collaboration;Problem Solving;Digital; | any;Assessment | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Numeracy Indicator: A guide for employers
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Assessment | Employer
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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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any;Numeracy Indicator: A guide for employers | any;Numeracy; | any;Assessment | any;Employer | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Reading indicator: A guide for employers
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Assessment | Employer
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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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any;Reading indicator: A guide for employers | any;Reading; | any;Assessment | any;Employer | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Vocabulary building workbook
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Training | Individual
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A vocabulary workbook designed 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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any;Vocabulary building workbook | any;Reading;Writing; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Problem solved: A guide for employees and learners
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Training | Individual
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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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any;Problem solved: A guide for employees and learners | any;Problem Solving; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Trades math workbook
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Training | Individual
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Numeracy workbook with questions and learning material to help you practice your numeracy skills. |
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any;Trades math workbook | any;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Workbook for trades (with answer guide)
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Training | Individual
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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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any;Workbook for trades (with answer guide) | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 2 | any;Government of Canada |
Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework
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Assessment, Training | Employer
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A suite of materials that defines the skills and knowledge of an effective Skills for Success practitioner, this includes:
Cost: No |
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any;Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Creativity/Innovation;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment, Training | any;Employer | any;Online; | 1 | any;SkillPlan |
Skills for Success Snapshot
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Assessment | Employer, Individual
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An interactive tool to measure your Skills for Success growth after engaging in a skill-building program or course. Cost: No |
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any;Skills for Success Snapshot | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Creativity/Innovation;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;Canadian Career Development Foundation |
Pathway to Work: Skills for Success
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Training | Employer, Individual
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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:
Cost: No |
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any;Pathway to Work: Skills for Success | any;Reading;Writing;Numeracy;Communication;Digital;Problem Solving; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs |
Pathway to Work: Reflection Cards
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Training | Employer, Individual
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The P2W Cards help Work Readiness participants develop adaptability skills through exploring attitudes and behaviours that help manage change. Cost: No |
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any;Pathway to Work: Reflection Cards | any;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;In-Person; | 1 | any;PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs |
ABC Connect for Learning
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Training | Employer, Individual
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A digital literacy program that offers free resources to those looking to improve their digital skills. The resources include help for new learners or those looking to learn about new technology. Cost: No |
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any;ABC Connect for Learning | any;Digital; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Adaptability (PDF)
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Training | Individual
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Being able to deal with change is an important life skill. Willingness to learn new ways of doing things can help you be more successful at work. This workbook talks about adaptability and coping better with change. |
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any;Adaptability (PDF) | any;Adaptability; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Writing (PDF)
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Training | Individual
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We use writing every day at home and at work. Good writing skills are useful in many different areas of life. This workbook talks about why writing is important in your life and how to get better at writing. |
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any;Writing (PDF) | any;Writing; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Numeracy (PDF)
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Training | Individual
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We use numbers and math every day, like when we count our overtime hours at work, go shopping, or make a monthly budget. This workbook talks about how and why we use numbers and how to improve numeracy skills. |
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any;Numeracy (PDF) | any;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Reading (PDF)
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Training | Individual
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Reading helps us find information and communicate with others. This workbook talks about how and why we read and key strategies that can improve reading skills. |
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any;Reading (PDF) | any;Reading; | any;Training | any;Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Collaboration (PDF)
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Training | Employer, Individual
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The ability to work well as part of a team is a very important skill. This workbook will explore why collaboration is important and how to be a good team player. Learn about how you can improve your collaboration skills. Cost: No |
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any;Collaboration (PDF) | any;Collaboration; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Communication (PDF)
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Training | Employer, Individual
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Communication is key to almost everything we do. Every time you speak, listen, read, or write — and even sometimes when you move — you’re communicating! In this workbook, you will learn how to be a better communicator with everyone you meet. Cost: No |
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any;Communication (PDF) | any;Communication; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Creativity and Innovation (PDF)
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Training | Employer, Individual
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Creativity helps us think about and see things in new ways. Being creative can lead to innovations that make our work and daily lives better. In this workbook, you will learn about ways to improve your creativity and innovation skills. Cost: No |
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any;Creativity and Innovation (PDF) | any;Creativity/Innovation; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Digital (PDF)
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Training | Employer, Individual
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We may use digital skills to complete tasks or meet with coworkers. We may use digital skills to chat with our friends or post on social media. In this workbook, you will learn about tips and resources to help you succeed in the digital world. Cost: No |
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any;Digital (PDF) | any;Digital; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
Problem Solving (PDF)
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Training | Employer, Individual
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We encounter problems all the time. When we are able to solve problems effectively, we can be happier, more confident, and more independent. In this workbook, you will learn what problem-solving skills are and how to use them. Cost: No |
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any;Problem Solving (PDF) | any;Problem Solving; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online; | 1 | any;ABC Life Literacy Canada |
COMSA Survey Builder
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Assessment, Training | Employer
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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. Cost: No |
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any;COMSA Survey Builder | any;Problem Solving;Collaboration;Adaptability; | any;Assessment, Training | any;Employer | any;Online; | 1 | any;Social Research and Demonstration Corporation |
Success in Apprenticeship
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Training | Employer, Individual
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A set of online learning materials and a skill evaluation tool, to support skill building in:
The materials target apprentices and pre-apprentices but it is available for all learners that want to improve their skills. Cost: No |
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any;Success in Apprenticeship | any;Reading;Numeracy; | any;Training | any;Employer, Individual | any;Online;In-Person; | 1 | any;Bow Valley College |
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