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Accounting
Good Learning Anywhere Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council
Description:
This is a 4-part course to help learners familiarize themselves with accounting as a career option. Part 1 explores the accounting principles and equations. Lessons explore the steps of the accounting cycle and provide examples of preparing ledger accounts. Accounting practices for trading businesses vs. service businesses' is also covered.
By the end of this course, you will have done the following:
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note that there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable to Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
With Independent Study courses, there are no scheduled classes. Learners can log in to the online system any time that is convenient for them, to watch a video, take a test or read a chapter. Help and guidance are available to the learner from their online mentor. The online mentor works with the learner to choose the courses the learner needs to help them reach their goals. The mentor follows the learner's progress and will be ready to advise the learner on every step along the way.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
Ace Apprenticeship Mathematics
Description:
There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2021. Intakes occur in September and November 2021.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:
This course is designed for learners preparing for various college and apprenticeship programs and/or the workplace who wish to consolidate their basic mathematical skills and improve their problem-solving techniques. It builds on the algebraic skills mastered in previous mathematics courses, developing algebraic and trigonometric strategies that will provide the means to arrive at solutions in a structured, dependable way. Units of study include number sense and algebra; measurement and geometry; proportional reasoning; analytic geometry; relations and functions; trigonometric functions; statistics and probability; and personal finance.
PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 300 or ACE Core Mathematics
COURSE LENGTH: 100 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: Supplied
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
Ace Biology
Description:
There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2021. Intakes occur in September and November 2021.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:
This course focuses on structure and function in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, human anatomy, genetics and our natural environment. Three major themes of biology are introduced: organization, homeostasis and interconnectedness. Emphasis is on the practical application of these concepts. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary college programs in health and environmental sciences.
PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 250 or ACE Core Mathematics AND Reading score minimum 250
COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: Supplied
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
ACE Biology University Preparation (UStream Biology)
Description:
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study the theory (and conduct investigations) in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and refinement of (communication) skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Note: This course was developed using the course description from the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum policy document and has been evaluated as equivalent to the comparable OSSD course SBI4U.
Course Length: 120 hours
NOTE: ACE Distance courses are available free of charge for April, September and January intake on a first-come-first-served basis. For students who choose not to wait for a seat in a free section, we have fee-paying sections available throughout the year. For a list of colleges that register for fee-paying sections please check our website at http://www.acedistancedelivery.ca
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
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Ace Business Mathematics
Description:
There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2021. Intakes occur in September and November 2021.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:
This course is designed to increase comprehension and performance of mathematical operations and to involve the learner in the application of business mathematical techniques. The material covered includes the study of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; simple and compound interest; annuities; exponential growth; retail mathematics; data analysis - collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; self- study and the application of learned skills to numerous problems; developing learner skills in handling business mathematical problems.
PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 325 or ACE Core Mathematics
COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: Supplied
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
Ace Chemistry
Description:
There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2021. Intakes occur in September and November 2021.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:
This course provides learners with a strong knowledge of chemistry as it applies to health and environmental issues. Emphasis is given to analyzing problems, performing laboratory exercises and communicating scientific information effectively. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary college programs in health and environmental sciences.
PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 300 AND Reading score minimum 250
COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: Supplied
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
ACE Chemistry University Preparation (UStream Chemistry)
Description:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates or reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Note: This course was developed using the course description from the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum policy document and has been evaluated as equivalent to the comparable OSSD course SCH4U.
Course Length: 120 hours
NOTE: ACE Distance courses are available free of charge for April, September and January intake on a first-come-first-served basis. For students who choose not to wait for a seat in a free section, we have fee-paying sections available throughout the year. For a list of colleges that register for fee-paying sections please check our website at http://www.acedistancedelivery.ca
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
Ace Communications
Description:
There are 2 free intakes during Fall 2021. Intakes occur in September and November 2021.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance, applicants must:
This course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Learners are asked to demonstrate their ability to evaluate the information, ideas, issues, and styles evident in a variety of informational texts, media works, and literary pieces. Learners use different sources to gather information, select appropriate forms of writing and choose from a range of organizational structures in producing unified and effective written work. Learners will also process and use oral communication effectively, assess a variety of media works and create one type of media work.
PREREQUISITE: Reading score minimum 250
COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 22 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: Supplied
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
ACE Communications Support
Description:
Communications Support contains nine modules and is designed for students who score between 226 and 249 on the Reading assessment. It provides learners with the necessary English reading and writing skills to function in an online academic environment. Writing topics range from fundamentals, such as capitalization and punctuation, to creating a variety of error-free sentence structures. Reading strategies are included to improve academic reading skills and comprehension.
PREREQUISITE: Reading score minimum of 226
COURSE LENGTH: Approximately 40 hours. Students have a maximum of six weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
TEXTBOOK: None required
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates and delivery method.
Ace Computer Fundamentals
Description:
There will be 2 free intakes during Spring/Summer 2019. Intakes will occur in September 2019 and November 2019.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance students must:
1. Complete the Essential Skills for Employment and Education (ESEE) assessment
and meet the entry standard required for ACE Distance courses.
2. Complete the 20-hour Learn to Learn course required of all students. Students can
sign up for Learn to Learn by going to our website: www.acedistancedelivery.ca.
Computer skills are a high priority for many employers today. The ACE Computer Fundamentals course will give students a good understanding of computer terminology, how a computer works and why. Learners will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of common software tools and be comfortable with and demonstrate software features in the Windows environment while also feeling comfortable exercising file management skills using available storage and retrieval programs. With this course, learners will have an excellent understanding of how and why the Internet works, be able to communicate via an email program and send attachments and be comfortable using the Internet as a communication tool via a web browser. Students will also understand other communication tools available and be able to communicate with others using electronic tools and space available to users via an ISP.
Computer Fundamentals allows students to demonstrate an understanding of ethical business practices related to the use of Information Technology and have a basic understanding of various application software and their uses. Learners will be able to produce correctly formatted documents using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software; use electronic media and other sources to gather information for a defined purpose, and use electronic tools to collect information required for solving a specific problem and making informed decisions. Finally, students will have an excellent comfort level making informed decisions based on research and using targeted software to accomplish an end goal.
Course Length: 80 hours
NOTE: ACE Distance courses are available free of charge for April, September and January intake on a first-come-first-served basis. For students who choose not to wait for a seat in a free section, we have fee-paying sections available throughout the year. For a list of colleges that register for fee-paying sections please check our website at http://www.acedistancedelivery.ca
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
In order to be eligible for ACE Distance students must:
1. Complete the Essential Skills for Employment and Education (ESEE) assessment
and meet the entry standard required for ACE Distance courses.
2. Complete the 20-hour Learn to Learn course required of all students. Students can
sign up for Learn to Learn by going to our website: www.acedistancedelivery.ca.
Computer skills are a high priority for many employers today. The ACE Computer Fundamentals course will give students a good understanding of computer terminology, how a computer works and why. Learners will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of common software tools and be comfortable with and demonstrate software features in the Windows environment while also feeling comfortable exercising file management skills using available storage and retrieval programs. With this course, learners will have an excellent understanding of how and why the Internet works, be able to communicate via an email program and send attachments and be comfortable using the Internet as a communication tool via a web browser. Students will also understand other communication tools available and be able to communicate with others using electronic tools and space available to users via an ISP.
Computer Fundamentals allows students to demonstrate an understanding of ethical business practices related to the use of Information Technology and have a basic understanding of various application software and their uses. Learners will be able to produce correctly formatted documents using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software; use electronic media and other sources to gather information for a defined purpose, and use electronic tools to collect information required for solving a specific problem and making informed decisions. Finally, students will have an excellent comfort level making informed decisions based on research and using targeted software to accomplish an end goal.
Course Length: 80 hours
NOTE: ACE Distance courses are available free of charge for April, September and January intake on a first-come-first-served basis. For students who choose not to wait for a seat in a free section, we have fee-paying sections available throughout the year. For a list of colleges that register for fee-paying sections please check our website at http://www.acedistancedelivery.ca
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.