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Upcoming Portage Campus Programs and Courses

October 2, 2026

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Explore upcoming programs and courses designed to help you gain new skills, advance your career and achieve your goals.

Upcoming part-time courses

Health-related

Basic Emergency First Aid and CPR: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
This one-day course equips you with essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or at work. Level C.

Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
Learn how to save lives in this two-day course focused on first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants. Level C.

Food Handlers Certificate: Oct. 17 and Nov. 21
Gain techniques and procedures essential for safe food preparation, service and storage.

Babysitting Training: Nov. 20 and Dec. 5
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies, identify potential hazards, make safe choices and foster a culture of safety. For youths 11 years of age and older.

Nursing-related

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2: Jan. 7
Gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology structures and functions.

Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults

TR – Cognitive Impairment: Dec. 3
Improve your confidence in working with clients with dementia disorders.

Upcoming full-time programs

Administrative Assistant: Jan. 4, 2027

Health Care Aide: Feb. 1, 2027

Health Unit Clerk: Feb. 1, 2027

INFORMATION SESSIONS: Join us at the Portage Campus this November for two free information sessions to explore upcoming programs and future career opportunities. Connect with our team, learn about studying close to home and discover how RRC Polytech can support you reach your career goals. Learn more >

Join us at our Portage Campus to start, change or advance your career! 

Education Close to Home: Upcoming Programs and Courses at the Portage Campus

July 31, 2026

woman in class

Explore upcoming programs and courses designed to help you gain new skills, advance your career and achieve your goals.

Upcoming part-time courses

Business

AI for Business Professionals: Sept. 1
Build practical AI skills to make smarter, data-driven business decisions.

Fundamentals of AI: Sept. 1
Learn the fundamentals of AI and its practical applications in various professional fields.

QuickBooks: Sept. 22
Gain knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software for business.

Early Childhood Education

Introduction to Science of Early Child Development: Sept. 9
Explore topics in the discipline of early childhood education.

Languages

Conversational French – Beginner: Oct. 6
Learn to speak and understand French. Designed for complete beginners.

Long-term Care Activities Facilitator

Introduction to Gerontology: Sept. 3
Explore the critical issues that affect aging, personal adaptation to aging and community resources.
*Textbook required

Health-related

Basic Emergency First Aid and CPR: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
This one-day course equips you with essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or at work. Level C.

Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
Learn how to save lives in this two-day course focused on first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants. Level C.

Food Handlers Certificate: Oct. 17 and Nov. 21
Gain techniques and procedures essential for safe food preparation, service and storage.

Babysitting Training: Nov. 20
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies, identify potential hazards, make safe choices and foster a culture of safety. For youths 11 years of age and older.

Nursing-related

Human Anatomy and Physiology: Aug. 13
Gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology structures and functions.
*Textbook required

Psychology: Sept. 8
Explore major areas of modern psychology while gaining insight into the roots of human behaviour.
*Textbook required

Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Introduction to Supply Chain Management: Sept. 1
Explore all aspects of the supply chain, including modes of transport, equipment and service requirements.

Transportation Systems: Sept. 1
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the background and technical information for all modes of transportation, as well as intermodalism.

Upcoming part-time programs

Project Management: Sept. 1

Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Sept. 1

Upcoming full-time programs

Health Care Aide: Aug. 31

Business Administration: Sept. 1

Business, Accounting and Management: Sept. 1

Early Childhood Education Workplace: Sept. 1

Educational Assistant: Sept. 8

Join us at our Portage Campus to start, change or advance your career! 

Careers in Health Care Event

June 5, 2026

In collaboration with Manitoba Employment and Training and Southern Health, RRC Polytech Portage Campus is hosting Careers in Health Care, an interactive, hands-on event that introduces participants to the wide range of rewarding career pathways available within the health care sector. This event brings together health care professionals, educators and community partners to provide insight into one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields.

medical students

Participants will explore both clinical and non-clinical roles—including nursing, health care aides, diagnostics, administration and more—while learning about the education, skills and training required for each pathway. This event helps participants better understand career opportunities and connect directly with industry professionals.

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New offerings at RRC Polytech Portage Campus!

February 17, 2026

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Upcoming information sessions

Register for an info session to connect with instructors, advisors and students from RRC Polytech.

Portage Campus Winter Information Session

  • Thursday, March 5, 2026
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
  • Location: RRC Polytech Portage Campus, Portage la Prairie
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Upcoming part-time courses

The following courses start March through April 2026:

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Discover Your Future at RRC Polytech Portage Campus Information Sessions!

October 23, 2025

Portage Campus

RRC Polytech’s Portage Campus is hosting two free information sessions to help you explore upcoming programs and discover new career opportunities. These events are the perfect chance to learn about our programs, experience the benefits of studying close to home and see how RRC Polytech can help you reach your professional goals.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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