Spring 2026 Academic Skills Workshops

Online workshops

The Learning Centres Workshop Menu

Please click on the workshop title to register for any workshop that interests you.

You will receive a confirmation email right after registering. We will also email you the link to the session on the day before the workshop.

We ask that you come prepared to actively engage with the workshop activities. Participation is required for attendance.

Some KPU instructors offer bonus credit for participating in the Learning Centre workshops. If your instructor has confirmed this, you can provide their name, course and section number on the registration form. Confirmation of attendance will be sent to all instructors by the end of the semester.


Academic Skills Workshops (Live)

Date WeekdayTimeWorkshop Title
7-JanWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmWelcome Week - Your First 13 Weeks
8-JanThursday11:00- 12:00 pmWelcome Week - Time Management Strategies
9-JanFriday1:00- 2:00 pmWelcome Week - Balancing Life and Learning
12-JanMonday12:00- 1:00 pmLearning Strategies for Working Students
12-JanMonday4:00- 5:00 pmPlan Your Semester
14-JanWednesday10:00- 11:00 amReading Texts and Taking Notes
15-JanThursday12:00- 1:00 pmUniversity Essays: First Steps
17-JanSaturday4:00- 5:00 pmPebble Pad Basics
19-JanMonday10:00- 11:00 amTime Management Strategies
20-JanTuesday10:00- 11:30 amWriting in Biology
21-JanWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmPlan Your Semester
21-JanWednesday1:00- 2:00 pmImproving Reading Skills
22-JanThursday2:00- 3:00 pmWriting and Editing your ePortfolio
22-JanThursday3:00- 4:00 pmExcel Basic Skills for University Students
23-JanFriday3:00- 4:00 pmExcel Intermediate Skills for University Students
25-JanSunday2:00- 3:00 pmPebble Pad Basics
26-JanMonday10:00- 11:00 amQuote, Paraphrase and Summarize (Writing More Effective Paraphrasing)
27-JanTuesday2:00- 3:00 pmGetting the Best Out of Group Projects
28-JanWednesday6:00- 7:00 pmImproving Sentence Structure
29-JanThursday1:00- 2:00 pmFour Steps to Paraphrasing
29-JanThursday3:00- 4:00 pmExcel Intermediate Skills for University Students
29-JanThursday12:00- 1:00 pmSay "No" To Procrastination
2-FebMonday1:00- 2:00 pmUniversity Essays: First Steps
3-FebTuesday1:00- 2:00 pmMaster Your Memory
4-FebWednesday12:00- 1:30 pmWriting in Biology
5-FebThursday10:00- 11:00 amEnhancing your Study Skills with Learning Approaches
6-FebFriday2:00- 3:00 pmReading Texts and Taking Notes
9-FebMonday12:00- 1:00 pmTime Management Strategies
10-FebTuesday1:00- 2:00 pmStrategies to Increase your Focus and Attention
11-FebWednesday2:00- 3:00 pmWrite in Your Own Words
12-FebThursday11:00- 12:00 pmLearning From Mistakes
14-FebSaturday2:00- 3:00 pmPebble Pad Basics
17-FebTuesday12:00- 1:00 pmAcademic Boost Camp: Reading and Notetaking for Exam Preparation
18-FebWednesday1:00- 2:00 pmAcademic Boost Camp: Strategies for Working and Studying Students
19-FebThursday12:00- 1:00 pmAcademic Boost Camp: Overcoming Procrastination
20-FebFriday2:00- 3:00 pmAcademic Boost Camp: Memorization and Learning Strategies
23-FebMonday11:00- 12:00 pmQuick Energizers: Getting Back in Focus
24-FebTuesday6:00- 7:00 pmAsking Effective Questions
25-FebWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmGetting the Best Out of Group Projects
26-FebThursday4:00- 5:30 pmWriting in Biology
27-FebFriday1:00- 2:00 pmApply Assignment Feedback to Improve Your Marks
3-MarTuesday2:00- 3:00 pmPresenting Content Visually
4-MarWednesday10:00- 11:00 amBalancing Life and Learning
5-MarThursday1:00- 2:00 pmFour Steps to Paraphrasing
6-MarFriday3:00- 4:00 pmLearning Strategies for Working Students
9-MarMonday10:00- 11:00 amMaster Your Memory
9-MarMonday1:00- 2:00 pmPresentation Skills for Multilingual Students
10-MarTuesday1:00- 2:00 pmTime Management Strategies
11-MarWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmWriting and Editing your ePortfolio
12-MarThursday4:00- 5:00 pmPebble Pad Basics
13-MarFriday11:00- 12:00 pmStrategies to Increase your Focus and Attention
16-MarMonday11:00- 12:00 pmPreparing for End of Semester
17-MarTuesday6:00- 7:00 pmPronunciation for Clear Speech
18-MarWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmLearning From Mistakes
19-MarThursday3:00- 4:00 pmExam Preparation Strategies
20-MarFriday2:00- 3:00 pmQuote, Paraphrase and Summarize (Writing More Effective Paraphrasing)
23-MarMonday1:00- 2:00 pmQuick Energizers: Getting Back in Focus
24-MarTuesday6:00- 7:00 pmMaking Your Writing More Concise
26-MarThursday11:00- 12:00 pmApproaching Exams with Confidence
27-MarFriday10:00- 11:00 amPreparing for Open Book and Online Exams
30-MarMonday2:00- 3:00 pmExam Preparation Strategies
1-AprWednesday12:00- 1:00 pmBalancing Life and Learning 
2-AprThursday10:00- 11:00 amSay "No" To Procrastination
8-AprWednesday2:00- 3:00 pmTime Management Strategies
9-AprThursday12:00- 1:00 pmExam Preparation Strategies
Note: Please always check this page for the most updated dates and times.
 
 
Available Anytime Workshops
 
Register for our asynchronous workshops by clicking on the workshop titles below. After registering, you will receive an email with links and instructions to access the workshop. Available anytime workshops are offered completely online and you can complete them at your own pace. 
 

Exam Preparation Strategies                                                  Power Phrasing: Using Information from Sources

Time Management Strategies                                                    Effective Editing                                                                                          

Reading Texts                                                                                      Work Effectively in Teams                                                           

Pushing Back Against Procrastination                          Reflective Writing