ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Alumni Program Applications are open

Self-Directed Courses

Career Development Workshops

Alumni Programs become available six months after graduating from NPower Canada’s Junior programs, offering a range of opportunities for career growth and exploration across different fields. Each program is designed to support alumni in advancing their careers or transitioning into new roles and includes a certification upon completion.

All program participants have access to unique workshops which explore various career paths, job search strategies, and learn from industry experts in their field.

Google Project Management

The Google Project Management Alumni Program runs September 8, 2025 to December 19, 2025 and will be offered in English. This is an online, self-directed program with mandatory performance milestones.

In this program, alumni will:

Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role

Learn how to create effective project documentation and artifacts

Practice strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management

Learn the foundations of Agile Project Management

Career Opportunities:

Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application. Potential entry-level roles include:

Planning Assistant
Junior Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Associate Project Manager

To be eligible:

You must be a graduate of an NPower Canada Junior program
You must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec
You must be committed to gaining employment or growing your career (individuals seeking work will be required to actively job search during the program)
You must demonstrate strong motivation to work and learn in a self-directed environment

Google Data Analytics

The Google Data Analytics Program runs September 8, 2025 to December 19, 2025 and will be offered in English. This is an online, self-directed program with mandatory performance milestones.

In this program, alumni will:

Learn data-cleaning, data ethics, and data visualization skills

Practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication

Learn to use presentations, spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and R Programming

Career Opportunities:

Data helps organizations understand their business and customers. Individuals with Data Analytics qualifications can enter into analyst roles or perform data analytics as part of another role in the company. Many employers look for data analysts who have experience in their core business, so entry-level roles like Help Desk Specialists or Customer Service Representatives are potential entry points into a career in Data Analytics. Potential entry-level roles include:

Help Desk Specialist
Customer Service Specialist
Junior Data Analyst
Junior Database Administrator

To be eligible:

You must be a graduate of NPower Canada’s Junior IT Analyst or Junior Security & Quality Assurance program
You must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec.
You must be committed to gaining employment or growing your career (individuals seeking work will be required to actively job search during the program)
You must demonstrate strong motivation to work and learn in a self-directed environment

Google Cybersecurity

The Google Cybersecurity Program runs September 8, 2025 to December 19, 2025 and will be offered in English. This is an online, self-directed program with mandatory performance milestones.

In this program, alumni will:

Learn the practices and processes used by entry-level cybersecurity professionals in their day-to-day work

Learn how to identify security risks, detect threats, and respond to incidents using industry-standard tools
Gain key cybersecurity skills, including network security, incident response, security monitoring, and risk assessment

Career Opportunities:

Cybersecurity professionals help organizations protect their systems and data from threats. Individuals with cybersecurity training can pursue entry-level roles in security operations, risk management, and threat detection. Many employers value hands-on experience, so roles like IT Support Specialists or Network Technicians can serve as entry points into a cybersecurity career. Through labs and real-world scenarios, alumni develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities, safeguard systems, and respond to security incidents, culminating in a capstone project to demonstrate their expertise. Potential entry-level roles include:

Security Support Technician

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Incident Response Analyst

Network Security Specialist

To be eligible:

You must be a graduate of NPower Canada’s Junior IT Analyst or Junior Data Analyst program

You must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec.

You must be committed to gaining employment or growing your career (individuals seeking work will be required to actively job search during the program)

You must demonstrate strong motivation to work and learn in a self-directed environment

ASCEND

In partnership with Applied Skills Curriculum to Empower Newcomer Development (ASCEND), NPower Canada immigrant alumni can now access free soft skills training to support their employment journey. This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is available at no cost to eligible participants.

ASCEND is an engaging, online program designed to help you strengthen key soft skills for the Canadian workplace. It includes self-paced videos, interactive e-games, and practical exercises delivered across 7 modules, requiring a total time commitment of 15–25 hours.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding the value of your existing skills and experience

Personal branding

Building community and support networks

Interview soft skills

Professional communication

Onboarding and organizational culture

Career progression

Eligibility Criteria:
This program is open to immigrant alumni who meet the following:

Permanent residents currently in Canada

Convention refugees

Able to communicate at CLB 6 or higher (Canadian workplace language level)

Have previous work experience (Canadian experience not required)

If you are interested in joining our next cohort, please email us at [email protected].

Hootsuite

In partnership with Hootsuite, NPower Canada alumni have access to Hootsuite’s Academy Courses. Alumni can access these licenses at no cost, to earn industry-recognized social media credentials. The following courses are available for NPower Canada alumni:.

If you are interested in receiving a code to participate in Hootsuite’s Academy Courses, please email us at [email protected]

To be eligible:

You must be a graduate of an NPower Canada Junior program
You must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec
You must demonstrate strong motivation to learn in a self-directed environment

We are also excited to share our Microsoft Skills for Jobs Program Tool Kit which is available for all of our alumni. The skill kit enables our alumni to access LinkedIn Career Essential Certifications for free, to further support them in developing their knowledge. The following certifications are available for NPower Canada alumni:

Additionally, completing a Career Essentials Certificate will make you eligible for a LinkedIn Premium Scholarship.

To be eligible:

You must be a graduate of an NPower Canada Junior program
You must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or Quebec
You must demonstrate strong motivation to learn in a self-directed environment

Questions?

If you have any questions about Alumni Services, please email us.