Become Certified
About Journeyperson Certification
Journeyperson certification is your ticket to work.
In Alberta, there are more than 50 designated trades, many of which require journeyperson certification to work without supervision.
- Earning your Journeyperson Certificate shows employers that you’ve got the skills and knowledge to do the job right.
- It's proof that you're a highly skilled worker, which makes you more competitive in the job market.
Certification Requirements
Completing one of the below programs in a designated trade makes you eligible for journeyperson certification:
- Apprenticeship Education programs: Learn a new trade and earn your journeyperson certification.
- Trades Qualifier programs: Have your skills and knowledge verified to qualify for journeyperson certification.
To find out the specific requirements for your trade, check the Trade Profile.
Standards for certification are set by the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades and set out in the Designated Trades’ Activities and Certification Requirements Order
Red Seal Endorsement
Journeypersons in many designated trades may also qualify for Red Seal Endorsement. Learn More.