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Programs of study
Choose from more than 60 career-training certificate and diploma programs, applied degrees and apprenticeships, many of which are nationally recognized and nationally accredited.
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Academic UpgradingCareers
Academic Upgrading courses can lead to many opportunities. Our students have continued into certificate, diploma and degree programs. They have entered professional |
Credential of Achievement | September or January |
Administrative Office ProfessionalCareers
Our graduates enjoy close to a 100 percent employment rate! You can look forward to work in a wide range of roles and office environments including: Positions
Industries
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Certificate | September |
Agricultural and Heavy Equipment TechnicianCareers
Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to write exams for the first two years of Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician. You'll also be eligible to enter the Alberta Apprenticeship program. No matter which road you take, you'll be ready to begin a career in many diverse fields, including:
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Certificate | Late August |
Agricultural Equipment TechnicianCareers
When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready for your future in agriculture in positions such as:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | Late August |
Agriculture SciencesCareers
Graduates of our Agriculture Sciences program work in a wide variety of settings, including:
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Diploma | September |
Architectural Animation TechnologyCareers
Our diploma program will prepare you to work with design teams in a wide variety of fields:
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Diploma | September |
Automotive Service TechnicianCareers
After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready for work in:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | Late August |
Automotive SystemsCareers
Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be awarded a total of 600 hours of experience credit and be prepared to write first- and second-year Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship exams. Wherever your future takes you, you'll be able to drive away from Lethbridge College and into positions such as:
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Certificate | Late August |
Bachelor of Agriculture ScienceCareers
Your degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of fields, including:
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Degree | September |
Bachelor of Ecosystem ManagementCareers
Concentration Dependent
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Bachelor of Ecosystem Management | September |
Bachelor of NursingCareers
Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed as a registered nurse. This will open career opportunities for you in a range of health care facilities, including:
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Bachelor of Nursing | September |
Bachelor of Nursing - After DegreeCareers
Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed as a registered nurse. This will open career opportunities for you in a range of health care facilities, including:
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Bachelor of Nursing | September |
Baker ApprenticeshipCareers
After completing the 3rd year training and exam you’ll be ready to write the Red Seal exam and pursue your career in:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Business AdministrationCareers
A variety of opportunities will await you once you graduate. You'll have the option to continue your studies, obtain a professional designation or immediately pursue your career in fields such as:
The Business Administration program is also excellent preparation for further post-secondary education. |
Diploma | September or January |
CarpenterCareers
You’ll have plenty of options available to you following the completion of your apprenticeship. Keep your career goals in mind as you find employment as a(n):
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | Late August |
Child and Youth CareCareers
When you graduate, you'll be ready to work with children, youth and families in a wide variety of settings, including:
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Diploma | September or January |
Civil Engineering TechnologyCareers
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Diploma | September |
Computer Information TechnologyCareers
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Diploma | September |
Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied ScienceCareers
Employability
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Bachelor of Applied Science | September |
CookCareers
In just three short years, you’ll be ready to write the Red Seal exam and pursue your career in:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | August |
Correctional StudiesCareers
At the end of the program, you'll be prepared for work throughout the criminal justice system in positions such as:
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Diploma | September and January (on campus or online), and May (online only) |
Criminal Justice - PolicingCareers
You'll leave our program with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and a valuable range of practical skills and abilities. You'll be ready to do justice, as either a sworn public safety officer or as a civilian employee, with:
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Diploma | Fall(September) term for on-campus and online study. Winter (January) or Spring (May) term for online study. |
Culinary ArtsCareers
Lethbridge College graduates are employed throughout Canada and abroad in a variety of culinary opportunities including fine restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, catering companies, flight kitchens, hospitals, care facilities, and convention centres. Opportunities also exist to own and operate your own restaurant or branch out into marketing and product development. Recent graduates have found employment in the following roles:
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Diploma | September and January |
Digital Communications and MediaCareers
Your diploma in Digital Communications and Media will prepare you for a wide range of positions working independently or as part of an organization. These careers include:
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Diploma | September |
Early Childhood EducationCareers
When you graduate from either ECE program, your in-demand skills will open up opportunities in:
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Certificate (Year 1) / Diploma (Year 2) | September (on campus or online), January (internship), and May (online only) |
Early Childhood Education - InternshipCareers
When you graduate from either ECE program, your in-demand skills will open up opportunities in:
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Certificate (Year 1) / Diploma (Year 2) | September (on campus or online), January (internship), and May (online only) |
Educational AssistantCareers
When you complete the certificate or the diploma program, your expertise will be in high demand. You'll be able to find employment opportunities in:
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Certificate (Year 1) / Diploma (Year 2) | September, January and May |
Electrician ApprenticeshipCareers
When you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Electrician – Alternate DeliveryCareers
When you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Engineering Design TechnologyCareers
An Engineering Design Technology diploma will prepare you for design technologist positions in a high demand field where graduates are employed in areas that include:
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Diploma | September |
Environmental Assessment and RestorationCareers
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Diploma | September |
Exercise ScienceCareers
With a diploma in Exercise Science, you'll be ready to work in a variety of capacities in the health and wellness industry, for completing two industry certifications, or to continue your studies in a degree program:
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Diploma | September |
General Arts & Science – Health ScienceCareers
Discover your Health Science vocation through Lethbridge College’s General Arts and Science – Health Sciences Certificate. Successful completion of this Certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in:
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Certificate | September |
General Arts and ScienceCareers
Start here, go anywhere! General Arts and Science provides the learner with foundational skills that transfer easily to a wide variety of careers and academic programs ranging from social scientists to teachers, from business entrepreneurs to nurses, and much, much more. |
Diploma | September, January and May |
General Arts and Science - Indigenous Career Pathways | Certificate | September |
Health Care Aide - Government of AlbertaCareers
Your certificate in the Health Care Aide - Government of Alberta program will prepare you for a wide range of employment opportunities, including:
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Certificate | September |
Heavy Equipment TechnicianCareers
Once you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to start your career in industries that use heavy equipment such as:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Interior Design TechnologyCareers
Our diploma program in Interior Design Technology will prepare you to work with design teams in a wide variety of fields.
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Diploma | September |
Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied ArtsCareers
When you graduate, you'll have the academic and practical background to work in a variety of advanced positions, including:
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Bachelor of Applied Arts | September and January (on campus or online), and May (online only) |
Massage TherapyCareers
You will be prepared to work as a massage therapist in a growing number of fields, including:
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Diploma | September |
Medical Device ReprocessingCareers
As a trained Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, you can work in a variety of medical environments, including:
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Certificate | September |
Medical First ResponderCareers
Upon successful completion of these rewarding programs, you will be ready to save lives in any corner of the province in settings such as:
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Certificate | January |
Multimedia ProductionCareers
Our Multimedia Production diploma will prepare you for entry-level positions in a wide range of fields, including:
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Diploma | September |
Natural Resource ComplianceCareers
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Diploma | September |
Parts TechnicianCareers
When you finish your apprenticeship training, you’ll be an expert in parts management. You’ll find employment in wholesale groups, retail businesses and warehouse distributors in positions such as:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Pathway to English and Academic Culture | Certificate of Completion | September, January and May |
PlumberCareers
You’ll have all the skills you need when you finish your apprenticeship to find employment through:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Plumber and Gasfitter (B) ApprenticeshipCareers
You’ll have all the skills you need when you finish your apprenticeship to find employment through:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Police Cadet TrainingCareers
You'll be ready to hit the streets with your sharp skills, along with your field training officer, once you graduate. You'll be awarded a Credential of Academic Achievement in Police Cadet Training to take into your career as a police officer. |
Certificate | Flexible – fall, winter or spring depending on agency requirements |
Practical NurseCareers
Upon successful completion of your diploma and passing the Canadian Practical Nursing Registration Exam, career opportunities exist in a variety of health care settings such as acute care, long-term care, and community agencies. Practical Nurses are part of an inter-professional collaborative health care team and play a primary role in providing safe, competent and ethical care to the public. |
Diploma | September |
Practical Nurse RefresherCareers
Upon successful completion of your certificate and registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, career opportunities exist in a variety of health care settings such as acute care, long-term care, and community agencies. Practical Nurses are part of an inter-professional collaborative health care team and play a primary role in providing safe, competent and ethical care to the public. |
Certificate | September |
Pre-Employment ElectricianCareers
When you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
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September or January | |
Pre-Employment PlumberCareers
When you finish your chosen apprenticeship path, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
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September and January | |
Pre-Employment Powerline TechnicianCareers
As a journeyperson in the Powerline industry, you will have opportunities in:
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September and February | |
Pre-Employment WelderCareers
As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities. When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to work in:
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September and January | |
Primary Care ParamedicCareers
Upon successful completion of these rewarding programs, you will be ready to save lives in any corner of the province in settings such as:
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January 2024 | |
Renewable Resource ManagementCareers
Our diploma program will prepare you for work in a wide variety of environmental and natural resource management career opportunities, including employment as:
Employment is found with government agencies, private environmental organizations, environmental (non-governmental) consulting firms, and natural resource industries (oil, gas, mining, and forestry). |
Diploma | September |
Surveying and Geospatial Engineering TechnologyCareers
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Diploma | September |
Therapeutic Recreation - GerontologyCareers
Your diploma in Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology will prepare you to work in many settings, including:
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Diploma | September |
Unit ClerkCareers
Your certificate for Unit Clerk will prepare you for positions in a variety of medical environments, including:
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Certificate | September |
Virtual and Augmented RealityCareers
Your certificate in Virtual and Augmented Reality will prepare you for a wide range of positions working independently or as part of an organization. These careers include:
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Certificate | September |
Welder ApprenticeshipCareers
As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities. When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to work in:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Welder – Wire Process OperatorCareers
As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities. When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to work in:
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Certified 'Journeyman' Papers | |
Wind Turbine TechnicianCareers
Once certified, your skills will be extremely marketable in this burgeoning industry; many of our students are hired within days of graduation. You'll have multiple future career pathways as a:
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Certificate | September or January |
Are you looking for an online program? Experience the community of Lethbridge College from the comfort of your own home. These programs are delivered fully online or with the option of participating in an online cohort. Learning will occur both synchronously (in real-time on a set schedule) and asynchronously (does not occur at the same time or same place). Lectures and labs happen in a digital environment and may use Hyflex video conferences, allowing students to attend classes remotely.
Architectural Animation Technology
Correctional Studies
Criminal Justice - Policing
Early Childhood Education
Educational Assistant
Interior Design Technology
Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts
Medical Device Reprocessing
Practical Nurse Refresher
Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology
Virtual and Augment Reality
Get a head start on your post-secondary journey by enrolling in Lethbridge College’s Dual Credit courses. Designed for grades 11 and 12, you’ll be able to earn credit at both your high school and at Lethbridge College while exploring our initiative programs and exciting career possibilities. Whether you choose to continue your studies or head into the workforce after your high school graduation, these courses will help you be ready for an easier transition to whatever happens next.
Program list by area of interest
Academic Upgrading
At Lethbridge College, our community of students comes from all backgrounds and experiences, so we’ve created a variety of different pathways to achieve their life and career goals. Some of our most inspiring grads came to the college for upgrading. While you are here, you’re not on your own – we are ready to help you get started.
Agriculture
If you’re ready to start growing your future in agriculture, Lethbridge College is the best place to be for an industry-leading education. You’ll get to work with a wide variety of different producers, from the small specialty farmer to the large commercial operation, all of whom can give you insights into what it really takes to flourish in this vital industry.
Apprenticeships and Trades
With Alberta’s population now topping four million, the demand for skilled trades people has never been greater. If you are good at building and repairing items of all shapes and sizes and want to help make the economy of the province and country run smoothly, then look to one of Lethbridge College’s apprenticeship and trades training programs.
Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician
Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
Automotive Systems
Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
Carpenter Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship
Electrician – Alternate Delivery Apprenticeship
Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
Parts Technician Apprenticeship
Plumber Apprenticeship
Welder Apprenticeship
Welder – Wire Process Operator
Wind Turbine Technician
Pre-Employment Trades Training
Pre-Employment Electrician
Pre-Employment Plumber
Pre-Employment Powerline Technician
Pre-Employment Welder
Business
As a student in our business programs, you’ll benefit from experiential learning in a supportive environment. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a smooth transition to work or university with the knowledge and experience needed to take on the fast-paced, competitive business world.
Culinary
Are you passionate about food or preparing it for others to enjoy? Then you are ready to take the first step towards a career in the food service and hospitality industry. Lethbridge College’s Culinary programs will have you quickly on your journey to a career as a chef, cook, baker, restaurant manager or another rewarding and challenging position in the culinary world.
Engineering Technologies
Our nationally accredited engineering technologies programs provide opportunities for you to work on actual designs and applied research initiatives, creating projects that have real-life applications. Be ready for a well-designed future.
Engineering Design Technology
Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Environmental Sciences
Do you have a passion for the outdoors and the environment? Make the forests, mountaintops and fields your future workplace. Explore our Environmental Sciences programs and learn from the field and lab.
Conservation Enforcement
Bachelor of Ecosystem Management
Environmental Assessment and Restoration
Natural Resource Compliance
Renewable Resource Management
Exercise Science
Turn your passion for a healthy, active lifestyle into a career you love. In the Exercise Science program, you’ll be on your way to a fast-paced career helping people of all ages and abilities maintain their physical well-being.
General Arts and Science
Starting here can lead to many destinations. Our two-year program can lead to a variety of jobs after graduation as well as easy transfers to other post-secondaries institutions where you can continue your education. Our graduates earn university degrees and embark on successful careers in counselling, social work, education, law, political science, medical professions and more.
General Arts and Science
Health Sciences
Indigenous Career Pathways
Health and Wellness
While the jobs in the health industry are varied, the people who choose these careers all have something in common — the desire to help others. Whatever the position, the essential training needed to succeed in these in-demand careers starts at Lethbridge College.
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree
Health Care Aide
Health Sciences
Massage Therapy
Medical Device Reprocessing
Medical First Responder
Practical Nurse
Practical Nurse Refresher
Primary Care Paramedic
Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology
Unit Clerk
Human Services
Choose a career that makes a difference. As a human services professional, you’ll support and improve the lives of children, youth, families and communities every day. Get the hands-on learning you need to ensure you have the skills necessary to support people in effective and respectful ways.
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education - Internship
Educational Assistant
Child and Youth Care
Justice Studies
If you’re looking for a challenging but rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community, start with an education at Lethbridge College in our Justice Studies programs. Designed to fit with your busy life, our Justice Studies programs are flexible with part-time and full-time completion options and online courses.
Criminal Justice – Policing
Correctional Studies
Justice Studies – Bachelor of Applied Arts
Media and Information Technologies
Are you creative? Are you an early adopter of technology? Do you stay on top of the latest news? Turn your talents and interests into a rewarding career in Lethbridge College’s Media and Information Technologies programs.
Digital Communications & Media
Computer Information Technology
Multimedia Production
Spatial Design Technologies
Choose from one of our three high-tech, hands-on programs that will give you the real-life experience you need to succeed in a rewarding career.
Architectural Animation Technology
Interior Design Technology
Virtual and Augmented Reality