Calgary Economic Development - Private Vocational Schools

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Post Secondary Institutions

There are approximately 45 private training institutions in the Calgary region that offer programs licensed by Alberta Advanced Education under the Private Vocational Schools Act.

Source: Alberta Advanced Education, Private Institutions Branch

Among the larger private organizations in Calgary's post-secondary system are:

Columbia College

Established in 1986, Columbia College is focused on providing adult education by offering both pre-career and career training programs. At the pre-career level, Columbia offers academic upgrading and English as a Second Language (ESL). Columbia's certificate and diploma programs include administrative professional, business management, criminal justice, dental assistant, human services professional, and personal care attendant.

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Academy of Learning

The Academy of Learning operates throughout the world, and has three locations in Calgary (Central, Northeast, and South) and one in Airdrie, 26 km north of Calgary. The Academy of Learning delivers self-paced, career training programs in the fields of information technology (IT), accounting, office administration, insurance and health care services.

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CDI College

CDI College is a Canadian-based organization that offers career training in the fields of business, technology, and health care from two locations in Calgary.

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Private Providers of Basic Skills and Academic Upgrading Programs

The following private organizations offer academic upgrading, English as a Second Language and/or basic skills training programs approved by Alberta Human Resources and Employment:

Columbia College
Equilibrium International Education Institute
Maple Leaf Academy
Educere Learning Centre