Programs & Courses

As essential members of any organization, bookkeepers perform vital tasks in financial and administrative services. They are in demand as general bookkeepers, accounts receivable/payable supervisors, payroll administrators, office managers, budget co-coordinators and administrative assistants.

The Professional Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills needed to enter private practice as a professional bookkeeper or elevate your career within your present company. Your commitment to professional growth will generate opportunities for yourself and your organization. Our convenient, flexible schedule will help you meet your educational and professional goals quickly without the need to take time off from your present job.

These online, self-directed courses are interactive with innovative learning strategies. The courses are developed to help you learn the competencies required to be successful in passing the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Entrance Exam. These courses are able to be customized by the learner!  Each trade requires a variety of different requirements (for example some require Math similar to 20-3, some recommend higher levels), but each of these courses has no prerequisites. The learner can choose which competencies to study that pertains to the exam he or she will be taking. Challenge yourself to increase your success!

The ASCHA Activity Coordinator Certificate is designed for those with an interest in working in recreation and planning activities in the seniors' housing sector. This program will orient you in the fields of leadership, communication, conflict resolution and client satisfaction. The training will assist you in developing your personal and professional development, understanding the principles of recreation and leisure, and program development.

This entry-level program answers the industry's call for trained crop scouts possessing basic agronomic skills. Interactive online discussion is emphasized to meet your needs, and an on-campus Field School will cap the program of study.

You may have had previous post-secondary training but lack specific knowledge in agriculture, or you may have agricultural experience in another country but require specific training in Western Canadian farming practices. Course specifics include:

• Crop Production Systems
• Insect & Disease Management
• Introductory Soils & Crop Nutrition
• Weed Fundamentals
• Field Scouting and Data Management
• Field School (online & five-day residency)

Find a rewarding career working with children eight years and younger. You'll learn about early childhood development, family studies, planning and participating in play experiences, curriculum development, and more.

Educational Assistant Certificate graduates assist teachers in both instructional and non-instructional tasks. Gain interpersonal and practical skills as well as the capacity to work with students with special needs.

Discover the essence of craft beverages and brewing in our comprehensive online program tailored for aspiring brewers entering beer-related and brewery-related industries. Dive into the science, technology and recipe formulations across five dynamic courses covering brewing ingredients, equipment, calculations, microbiology and packaging. Join us online to unlock the secrets of crafting exceptional brews and kickstart your journey in the vibrant world of brewing.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Examine the processing parameters for brewing ingredients.
• Identify and characterize the production of key brewing ingredients.
• Identify, select and utilize process technology practices in brewery operations, packaging and handling.
• Design a functional brewery operation, from an equipment standpoint.
• Utilize computer applications for brewery operations.
• Apply the common internationally used brewing measurement systems.
• Formulate and develop a beer recipe for the market place.
• Explain the microbiology of microorganisms in brewing ingredients, wort and beer as it relates to quality and flavour production.
• Identify techniques for cleaning and sanitation of packaging systems.  
• Compare packaging containers and materials employed in the brewing industry.

The Leadership Skills Mastery Certificate is a career-changing program built for emerging leaders who are ready to transition into supervisory, management, or team lead roles. Whether you're a retail associate, office administrator, or team member with leadership potential, this immersive five-pathway program equips you with the tools to lead with confidence and clarity.

Over six weeks, you'll access online modules, participate in live virtual sessions with expert facilitators and guest speakers, and apply your learning through real-time leadership experiments.

Each pathway focuses on a core leadership competency with 15 hours of coursework, including two live online classes, and self-paced learning facilitated with an online workbook.

Lead with confidence. This hands-on workshop series is built for anyone who wants to grow their leadership skills to tackle real challenges and lead through complexity with clarity. You’ll explore how to make smart decisions, communicate with impact and build trust across your team. 

This four-part in-person workshop series is designed to help new and emerging management leaders build confidence, clarity and capability in complex environments.

Each session is grounded in real-world application, blending systems thinking and reflective leadership practice. You'll bring in a personal 'problem of practice' to work through, ensuring your learning is immediately transferable to your day-to-day work.

This full-time program delivered in a blended format over two years, prepares graduates to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) following graduation and successful completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam. As a LPN, the graduate will provide nursing care in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, the community and other health care agencies

Trauma-informed practice by educators and caregivers can inspire critical improvement in learners affected by trauma. Designed for individuals who work with children and youth in learning environments such as childcare centers, support programs and traditional classrooms, this certificate develops practical skills to implement in the learning environment. Working with case studies, course readings, and class discussions, students develop the skillset to ensure learners impacted by trauma have the best opportunity to succeed.

Do you enjoy working with people and share a love for animals? The Veterinary Medical Receptionist (VMR) provides client care as the “face of the practice” and hands-on animal care to farm and companion animals, both large and small.