Become Certified

Out-of-Province Certificates
Journeyperson Certification
Become an Apprentice
Qualify on Work Hours
    Program Details
    Foreign National Workers
    Document Translation
    Exam Information and Preparation
Qualify on Certification
    Program Details
        Trades with Practical Exams and Fees
Qualify on Training
    Program Details
Work in Alberta with Out-of-Province Certification
    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
Earn your Blue Seal
    Approved Subject Areas
    Training Providers
    Programs of Study
Replace a Certificate

Work in Alberta with Out-of-Province Certification

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.
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