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Out-of-Province Certificates
About Journeyperson Certification
Become an Apprentice
Trades Qualifier for Experienced Workers
    Work Experience Program
        Program Details
        Foreign National Workers
        Document Translation
        Exam Information and Preparation
    Recognized Credential Program
        Program Details
            Trades with Practical Exams and Fees
    Recognized Training Program
        Program Details
Recognized Trade Certificates
    Recognized Credentials
        Out-of-Province Canadian Credentials
        Out-of-Country Credentials
        Canadian Forces Credentials
Red Seal Endorsement
    Red Seal Trades in Alberta
    Non-Red Seal Trades in Alberta
Blue Seal Program
    Approved Subject Areas
    Training Providers
    Programs of Study
Alberta Certificate Replacements

Recognized Trade Certificates

If you have a trade certificate from outside of Alberta, you may qualify to work in Alberta if your certification is recognized in the province.

Find out if you can work in Alberta.

Is your out-of-province trade certificate recognized in Alberta?

Qualify as an Alberta journeyperson.

If you have experience in a trade, demonstrate your skills and knowledge to qualify for Alberta certification.

Work as a Red Seal tradesperson.

Tradespeople with a Red Seal can work anywhere in Canada, including Alberta.

Learn about having your credentials from another country recognized in Alberta.

Determine if your out-of-country credential is recognized in Alberta or how to apply to have your skills, knowledge, and experience assessed. 

Moving bonus for the skilled trades.

You could be eligible to receive $5,000 for moving to Alberta and working in a skilled trade.