Apprenticeship and Trades Training in Alberta
Your guided pathway into the trades
Whether you're just exploring a future in the trades or already enrolled in an apprenticeship program, our free, online, self-paced courses provide a clear, structured roadmap to help you enter and excel within Alberta’s trades apprenticeship system.
Wondering what an apprenticeship is? Begin with our Apprenticeship 101 course to learn the basics of Alberta's apprenticeship process. Already in a program? Take the next step with our advanced Apprenticeship 102 course, designed to deepen your understanding and help you navigate the system with confidence.
Start your journey toward a rewarding career in the trades today!
Apprenticeship 101
Ideal for: Individuals who are new to the concept of apprenticeships and are exploring careers in the skilled trades.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the apprenticeship system in Alberta, including its historical roots, legislative framework, and the various pathways available to enter a trade.
Participants will gain clarity on how the apprenticeship model works and how to take the first steps toward a rewarding trades career.
Program length: 1 to 1.5 hrs
Location: Online (Self-paced)
Cost: Free
Apprenticeship 102
Ideal for: Individuals already enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Building on the knowledge from Apprenticeship 101, this advanced course offers deeper insight into navigating the apprenticeship system effectively.
Participants will learn about key milestones, practical strategies for progression, and how to achieve both their Journeyperson certification and Red Seal Endorsement.
While this course can stand alone, it complements and expands upon the foundational content covered in 101.
Program length: 1 to 1.5 hrs
Location: Online (Self-paced)
Cost: Free
Begin your apprentice students experience at SAIT
Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, this is where it all begins.
How to become an apprentice
Find out how to become a registered apprentice and begin your trades education.
Apprenticeship programs
SAIT offers a wide range of apprenticeship and programs. Browse the list to find the right match for your path.
Register for training at SAIT
Find out how to register for technical training at SAIT.
Paying for your apprenticeship
Check out the financial resources available to help support apprentices.
Contact us
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Liaison Office
Darshan Khunkhun, AIT Examination and Liaison Officer
TF241, Thomas Riley Building, SAIT Main Campus
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Phone - 403.284.8092
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Wednesdays | 7:30 am - 12 pm
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Apprenticeship and Industry Training Client Services South Region
Suite 200, Willow Park Centre, 10325 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary AB
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Phone - 1.800.248.4823
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Email - tradesecrets.alberta.ca
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Monday - Friday| 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.