DISTANCE LEARNING - F@D
Learn remotely,
in French
Build your skills online, at your own pace or in a virtual classroom, with support in French.
The Centre de formation du Nipissing is a service location for F@D, a distance-learning program offered free of charge in French to eligible adults in Ontario.
Depending on your goals, you can build skills in French, computers, mathematics, communication, as well as skills useful at work and in everyday life.
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO LEARN
Two Ways to Take Your Distance-Learning Courses
Depending on the course you choose, you can learn live with a group or work at your own pace through independent learning.
Live Classes
Learn with a group and an instructor
Classes take place on specific dates and at specific times in a virtual classroom.
You move forward with the group, ask questions and take part in discussions during the session.
Fixed schedule · Group learning
Virtual classroom
Independent Learning
Move forward at your own pace with support
Courses are available at any time.
You work through activities, recordings and exercises, with support from an instructor who can answer your questions when needed.
At your own pace · With support
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Is F@D right for you?
Who can participate?
To register for F@D, you must:
✓ speak French;
✓ be 18 years of age or older;
✓ live in Ontario.
What do you need?
To take part in the training, you need access, at home or elsewhere, to:
✓ a computer;
✓ an Internet connection.
If access to technology is a barrier
CFN has computers available for people to use on site. Talk to us about your situation so we can explore the options with you.
WHO IS IT FOR?
What Would You Like to Develop?
F@D offers French-language courses designed to help you build useful skills for everyday life and work. Here are a few examples of what you can learn.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Become more comfortable using digital tools.
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use a Windows computer;
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protect yourself better online;
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learn to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook
READING, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION
Build your French skills based on real-life needs.
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improve your written French;
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communicate more easily online;
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express yourself more confidently in French at work and in everyday life.
MATH
Review useful concepts at your own pace.
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multiplication, division and problem-solving;
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decimals and fractions;
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prices, measurements and basic algebra.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Develop useful skills for work and everyday life.
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manage your finances;
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manage conflict more effectively;
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recognize and build the skills you need to succeed at work.
The courses offered may change over time.
Check the full list to see which courses are currently available.
GETTING STARTED
Your F@D Journey, Step by Step
Submit Your Request
1
Complete the F@D registration form.
3
Identify Your Starting Point
A diagnostic assessment is assigned to help identify your training needs.
Start your training
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You will receive your login information by email and can then access your courses.
2
Talk With the Team
A staff member contacts you to complete your registration and discuss your needs.
4
Choose Your Courses
Your learning journey can evolve as you make progress, as your priorities change and as your life changes.
CLOSE TO HOME
Distance Learning,
With Local Support
The Centre de formation du Nipissing is one of F@D’s French-language service locations in Ontario.
You can take courses online while still having access to a team in North Bay to support you throughout your learning journey.
Support to Help Define Your Goals
Partner centres can help you prepare a learning plan based on the skills you want to develop.
French-Language Support in Your Community
CFN is the designated F@D service location for North Bay.
Computers Available On Site
CFN has computers available for learners to use when needed.