NACC Curriculum & Examination Services

Curriculum Built for Careers

Practical, career-focused curriculum designed to help regulated career colleges prepare learners for the workforce. Explore NACC's curriculum offerings across healthcare, technology, education and emerging fields.

Why NACC Curriculum

Designed with career outcomes in mind.

NACC works with career colleges and industry expertise to develop curriculum that supports practical instruction and workforce readiness.

Career-Focused

Curriculum designed around the knowledge and practical skills learners need for their chosen fields.

Flexible Learning Pathways

Offerings include distance education and bridging options that support different educational pathways.

Consistent Standards

NACC curriculum and examination services support consistent training and assessment across participating colleges.

Our Curriculum

Explore Curriculum Offerings

Discover the range of NACC curriculum available to eligible career colleges. Select an offering to learn more about the program.

Healthcare

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Curriculum supporting the development of practical personal care and support skills for healthcare settings.

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Distance Education

PSW Distance Education

A distance education pathway for Personal Support Worker training, subject to applicable delivery and regulatory requirements.

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Community Care

Home Support Worker (HSW)

Career-focused training in supporting individuals with daily living needs in home and community environments.

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Esthetics

Advanced Medical Esthetics

Specialized curriculum supporting career-oriented education in advanced esthetics practices.

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Healthcare Pathways

PSW Bridging

A bridging curriculum designed to support eligible learners progressing towards Personal Support Worker qualifications.

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Technology

Cybersecurity Analyst

Curriculum focused on foundational cybersecurity knowledge, digital systems and security practices.

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Education

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

Curriculum supporting foundational knowledge and practical approaches to early childhood care and learning.

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Healthcare

Pharmacy Assistant

Career-oriented curriculum supporting the knowledge and workplace skills relevant to pharmacy assistance.

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Artificial Intelligence

Applied AI Digital Marketing

Curriculum exploring the application of artificial intelligence within digital marketing workflows and business communications.

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Artificial Intelligence

Applied AI Business Management

Curriculum examining how artificial intelligence can support business processes, management and organizational decision-making.

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Getting Started

How It Works

From requesting curriculum to delivering an approved program, here is an overview of the process.

01

Place Your Order

Request the curriculum you wish to offer and complete the required CSG agreement. Supporting documents are provided for ministry submission.

02

Obtain Approval

Submit the curriculum to your provincial regulator or ministry for approval before delivering the program.

03

Complete a Site Visit

Following order processing and payment, receive the curriculum materials and coordinate the required regulatory site visit.

04

Teach and Assess

Once approved, deliver the program in accordance with applicable requirements and use NACC assessments.

05

Award Credentials

Eligible graduates who meet program requirements receive NACC-branded digital certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About NACC Curriculum

Key information about eligibility, approval and purchasing.

Do I need to be an NACC member?

Yes. Colleges must be members of both NACC and their provincial association. Learn more about membership.

How long does program approval take?

Approval timelines are determined independently by the relevant provincial ministry or regulator. NACC cannot guarantee a timeline.

Is a site visit required?

Yes. A site visit is part of the curriculum approval process.

What are the payment terms?

Payment is made in two instalments: 50% upon signing the CSG agreement and 50% upon ministry approval. Curriculum materials are released after the required payment is received.

How does the approval process work?

NACC states that its programs have received ministry approval in Ontario, with approvals for certain programs also obtained in other provinces. Each college or campus must still obtain the approval required to deliver the curriculum at its own location.

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