History
The 1960s at Red River College Polytechnic, formerly the Manitoba Institute of Applied Arts, were an exciting time of growth and opportunity. From the newly constructed campus on Notre Dame in 1963 to the emerging field of computing, the College was growing fast.
Education
Red River College Polytechnic offers over 200 full- and part-time degree, diploma, post-diploma, and certificate options. Most of our programs take two years or less to complete, allowing you to get a head start on your career. Our students don’t sit in lecture theatres all day. From skilled trades and research labs to the frontlines of industry, our practicum-based programming gives you the chance to learn through experience.
Research
Red River College Polytechnic is a Canadian college leader in applied research that matches industry needs with college resources to drive innovation and economic growth in our province—and beyond.
Career
Student Employment Services offers students and recent graduates assistance with job search strategies, cover letter and resume writing, interview preparation, employment application forms, informational interviews and current labour market information. Student Employment Services provides personalized support and direction to students and recent graduates seeking summer, part-time, full-time and temporary employment.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (19)
- Certificate Accounts Payable
- Certificate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Diploma Business Information Technology
- Certificate Business, Accounting and Management
- Certificate Content Marketing
- Certificate Conversion Rate Optimization
- Certificate Design Thinking
- Certificate Digital Marketing Strategy
- Certificate Human Resource Management
- Certificate Introduction to Critical Thinking
- Certificate Marketing Automation
- Certificate Mobile Marketing
- Certificate Paid Search (PPC)
- Certificate Payroll
- Certificate Petty Cash
- Certificate Security and Risk Management
- Certificate Social Media Marketing
- Certificate Virtual-Hybrid Leadership Fundamentals
Computer Science & IT (9)
- Certificate AutoCAD Fundamentals
- Graduate Diploma Business Information Technology
- Certificate Data Analysis in the Real World
- Certificate Introduction to Data Analysis
- Certificate Microsoft Excel 365
- Certificate Search Engine Optimization
- Certificate Tools of Data Analysis
- Certificate Web Analytics
Education & Training (5)
- Certificate Career Planning for Early Childhood Educators
- Certificate How to Coach
Medicine & Health (2)
- Certificate Occupational Health and Safety
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Certificate Statistical Process Control
- Certificate Statistics As a Managerial Tool
Social Sciences (2)
- Certificate Security Assessment and Testing
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Certificate Professional Photography
Law (1)
- Certificate Legal Assistant
Housing services
Red River College Polytechnic’s student Residence is located inside the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute and is two blocks away from the Roblin Centre in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. The Notre Dame Campus is easily accessible by bus from the Residence.
Library services
Red River College Polytechnic has two full-service libraries – one at the Notre Dame Campus and the other at the Exchange District Campus, with both locations featuring study areas and open access computers. The Library has over 50,000 titles including books, journals, reports, and government publications in print format, plus many more in digital format.
ICT services
As the primary stewards of information technology, Information Technology Solutions positively contributes to meeting the goals of the College community.
Medical services
Red River College Polytechnic’s Health Services provides students and staff with a variety of health and wellness information for general interest, immunizations, ongoing health condition maintenance, plus treatment for injuries and illness.
Campus life
Red River College Polytechnic has eight campuses across Manitoba, including several located in rural communities. Our campuses include state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to ensure that our students are ready for the workforce after graduation.
Our aim is to steadily exceed the job market’s evolving requirements, which is why we employ committed staff and faculty who are dedicated to ensuring each student is armed with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to succeed in today’s multi-skilled workforce.Sports facilities
RRC Polytech’s Athletics and Recreation Services department provides recreational opportunities that enhance our student, staff and alumni’s physical, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual and occupational well-being.
We provide varsity sport programs that allow students to nourish their character and build their confidence, as they learn to maximize their potential as a student-athlete.