The territorial Department of Education, Culture and Employment is the government agency responsible for post-secondary education in the Northwest territories. They have recognized 2 post-secondary institutions: Aurora College, which has core public funding, and formerly an Academy of Learning College. A third college, Collège nordique francophone, provides education to French-speaking residents of the Territories.
In addition, Great Slave Helicopters Flight Training Centre applies Global Positioning Systems training for helicopter pilot education.