Alberta · Certification
About Journeyperson Certification
This page keeps the requirements and topics named on the public Tradesecrets page. It is not the official site, and it does not replace a form, an exam booking, or a decision by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Checked 4 October 2026. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
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- 4 October 2026
- 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 yourJourneyperson 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 tradeand earn your journeyperson certification. Apprenticeship Education programs:
- Trades Qualifier programs:Have your skills and knowledge verified to qualify for journeyperson certification. Trades Qualifier programs:
Red Seal Endorsement
- Journeypersons in many designated trades may also qualify for Red Seal Endorsement. Learn More.