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Take our self-assessments to identify your strengths and weaknesses in:

• English
• math
• computing science

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English

Test your prowess in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

English assessment

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Math

Test your skills in basic math, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Math assessment

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CMIS 351 Microsoft AccessTM Self-Assessment

An essential prerequisite for CMIS 351 is to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Access. This requires that you understand the fundamentals of relational databases and apply this knowledge in Microsoft Access.

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Computing science

Test your and knowledge to see if you are ready for an introductory university-level computing course.

Computing science assessment

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University preparatory courses

Athabasca University offers preparatory courses (designated by a number in the 100's) to help you prepare for university studies. Program students should discuss with an advisor how they can incorporate these courses into your program plan.

Administration

• ADMN 100 - Introductory Quantitative Skills for Business: An entry-level university course designed to develop business math skills to prepare students for the business program.

Communications

• COMM100 - Introduction to Research and Study Skills: Improve your academic skills to be a successful student. This is a great first course for those that have not completed any university or distance education courses.

English

• ENGL140 - Grammar: A review of grammatical structure and use.
• ENGL145 - Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes: Strengthen reading and writing skills in preparation for studies at the university level.
• ENGL155 - Developing Writing Skills: Improve your reading and writing.
• ENGL177 - English for Academic Purposes: Learn to succeed in complex reading, writing and listening tasks.
• ENGL189 - English for Business: An introduction to business communications.

French

• FREN100 - French for Beginners I: Introduction to the basics of French.
• FREN101 - French for Beginners II: Continuation of the basics of French.

Indigenous Studies

• INST111 - Introductory Cree I: An introduction to Plains Cree.
• INST112 - Introductory Cree II: Continuation of an introduction to Plains Cree.

Math

• MATH101 - Transitional Mathematics: This course is intended for students who have recently graduated from high school with Applied Mathematics 30 and wish to upgrade their mathematics skills before or while attending a post-secondary institution.

Philosophy 

• PHIL152 - Basic Critical Thinking: This course focuses on reading and writing comprehension skills. The course teaches an active, critical approach to written work.