These programs support career exploration and provide early exposure to post-secondary learning, helping students prepare for future education and career decisions within the familiar support structures of their high school. In Alberta, dual credit programming is overseen by Alberta Education, which sets the overall framework and design, while individual school authorities determine the specific opportunities offered to their students.
Olds College partners with school authorities interested in offering dual credit courses. A formal partnership approved by Alberta Education is required for students to enrol. School authorities manage course offerings, student selection and tuition payments, while Olds College provides high-quality instruction.
Each year, Olds College offers numerous single courses and full program certifications, helping high school students gain practical skills, explore career pathways and prepare for post-secondary success.
This four-month program introduces you to the veterinary industry and animal care practices needed for an entry-level position in the animal health field. Learning from Registered Veterinary Technologists instructors and veterinary professionals, you will gain skills in patient preparation, animal handling, and veterinary equipment and instrumentation knowledge. You will also learn alongside Veterinary Technology Diploma students and Veterinary Medical Receptionist students in the animal hospital, providing a real industry environment scenario.
Prepare for a career in the in-demand meat processing industry with the Meat Processing Certificate program. Unique to North America, this program will provide you with industry focused instruction from the National Meat Training Centre at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, where you will be given training on meat processing — from slaughter to retail.
Learn how to maintain a wide variety of equipment including trucks and trailers, off-road, and earthmoving equipment. This program will set you up for entry level positions in the heavy equipment industry. You will learn basic diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of heavy equipment, workplace safety, and gain an understanding of suspensions, wheels, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Start your career in welding, by learning entry-level welding of metals in the repair, maintenance, fabricating or manufacturing of equipment and objects. Learn how to join or sever metals, make parts used in construction and manufacturing plants and create fabricate parts, tools, machines and equipment. Instructed by licensed Journeyperson faculty and industry experts, you will gain hands-on skills in the industry while earning your education as a Welder.
Get a practical introduction to financial accounting and discover how companies track spending, record transactions and create financial reports. Explore real-world topics like managing cash, understanding inventory and controlling finances — skills that are valuable for business, entrepreneurship and everyday financial literacy.
Whether you want to lead a business, launch a startup or master your own money, this course gives you the financial edge to succeed. It is the perfect first step toward a future in business, finance or human resources.
Get an inside look at Alberta’s veterinary and animal care world. Explore how professionals care for animals, why ethics and welfare matter and build real-life skills like communication, teamwork and responsibility — the same skills you’ll need for a future career in animal health.
Perfect for animal lovers, this course gives you a real-world look at veterinary careers while building the practical skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with animals in the future.
Dive into tech and robotics while exploring modern agriculture. Use coding, data analysis and digital tools to solve real-world challenges by programming a Zumo robot to complete tasks.
You will gain experience with coding, data and robotics — skills in high demand across almost every industry. This course is your gateway to a future in robotics, ag-tech and engineering.
Explore the future of indoor cultivation through Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Learn how modern systems precisely manage light, water and nutrients to optimize plant growth while examining the vital role these technologies play in global food security.
CEA is one of the fastest-growing sectors in ag-tech. If you’re ready to build a future in high-tech food production, sustainability or plant science, this course is your next big step.
Examine how living organisms interact with one another and their environment. Explore ecosystem functions, population dynamics and the application of ecological principles to the sustainable management of forests, grasslands and wildlife.
Ecology is the foundation of environmental decision-making. Get a head start on a future in conservation, sustainability and land management while learning about the real-world decisions that shape the health of our planet.
Discover how tourism can be both exciting and sustainable. Dive into rural getaways, Indigenous experiences and food-focused travel while learning to create your own eco-friendly adventures.
Turn your passion for travel and the environment into a career in tourism, hospitality and entrepreneurship.
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Discover how businesses capture attention and sell their products. Explore how trends, technology, and customer behavior shape decisions, and get hands-on experience creating strategies for pricing, promotion and delivery that truly connect with people.
Gain the skills to create, promote and sell ideas or products — setting you up for a future in marketing, business or entrepreneurship.
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See how sports and recreation really work, from local leagues to professional, Olympic and college programs. Explore how teams, events and tournaments are run, discover what it takes to manage athletes and staff, and learn the business strategies that keep the sports world moving.
Learn how to lead teams, plan events and manage sports programs — building skills for a future in athletics, recreation or sports management.
Building on ACT1011, this course takes you deeper into how businesses manage major assets and long-term financial decisions. Explore partnership and corporate accounting while developing practical financial analysis skills, including how to prepare and interpret cash flow statements.
Prerequisite: ACT1011 – Accounting Principles I
Perfect for students interested in money management, this builds a strong foundation for pathways in accounting, finance and business.
Get an inside look at Alberta’s veterinary and animal care world. Explore how professionals care for animals, why ethics and welfare matter and build real-life skills like communication, teamwork and responsibility — the same skills you’ll need for a future career in animal health.
Perfect for animal lovers, this course gives you a real-world look at veterinary careers while building the practical skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with animals in the future.
Get an inside look at the world of animal health while learning veterinary terminology for small, large and companion exotic species. See how these terms connect to important body systems like muscles, the heart, the brain and immune system.
A great way to build confidence, practical knowledge and a head start for future studies or careers working with animals.
Get hands-on with the future of indoor growing and hydroponics through Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Learn how to help plants grow faster and healthier, diagnose common problems and use smart, eco-friendly tools that are changing the way food is grown.
This course provides hands-on experience with indoor hydroponics, building real-world skills for exciting careers in agriculture, sustainability and plant science.
Move beyond standard essays to master the digital and oral skills used by industry leaders. From drafting high-impact reports to delivering persuasive presentations, you will learn to use professional standards, correct formatting and precise language to ensure your ideas are noticed.
No matter what you study, communication is the ultimate edge. This course helps you gain the confidence and professional savvy needed to stand out in any field and excel in post-secondary studies.
Get a hands-on look at how maps and location data shape the world. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to create maps and analyze spatial data like a professional while building skills for reporting and presentations.
Gain the skills to turn maps and data into real-world solutions — perfect for a future in environmental science, urban planning, engineering and more
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a team or organization. Explore the key roles of a manager — planning, organizing, leading and controlling — while addressing real-world social and environmental challenges, and practice making smart leadership and business decisions through hands-on scenarios.
Build leadership skills that give you a head start for future roles in management, entrepreneurship, or business.
Get an inside look at how athletes train to reach their peak. Explore the science behind exercise, energy and training plans, while learning to design programs that fit different sports, teams and fitness goals — all while thinking about equipment, schedules and the real-world challenges that impact performance.
Gain the skills needed to boost performance and kickstart a future in sports, fitness or health.
To apply for an Olds College dual credit course, please contact your school authority to learn about its requirements and selection process. Olds College works directly with partnered school authorities and their key contacts for student enrolment.
For questions, please contact us at dualcredit@oldscollege.ca.