Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education

Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education Considering continuing education or looking to enhance or change your career? So take a look and explore your passion with Olds College!

Olds College Industry Training & Continued Education offers short courses, distance learning, evening classes and online programs to accommodate your busy lifestyle. If you are considering continuing education or looking to enhance or change your career, Olds College’s Industry Training & Continuing Education programs are a great place to begin. We offer short courses, distance learning, evening classes and online programs to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

If you work in turf — or want to — there's a certificate built for exactly where your career is headed. The Olds College...
06/18/2026

If you work in turf — or want to — there's a certificate built for exactly where your career is headed.
The Olds College Turf Science Certificate is a fully online program covering the science, maintenance, and construction practices behind some of Alberta's most demanding green spaces: parks, sports fields, golf courses, sod operations, and professional lawn care. The program runs three courses — two required foundations and one elective you choose based on your career focus:

🏟️ Sports & Recreation Turf — for parks, sports fields, and recreational facilities
⛳ Golf Course Turf — for greens, fairways, tees, and bunkersWhether you're new to the industry or looking to put formal credentials behind years of hands-on experience, this program meets you where you are.

📅 Turf Science Level 1 starts Oct. 5, 2026
💻 100% online | 10 weeks per course

Employers: this program may qualify for funding through the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant.

🔗 Registration: https://ow.ly/Uk2z50Zcrrw

Thinking about a career change? Home inspection might be exactly what you're looking for — and you can start from your c...
06/17/2026

Thinking about a career change? Home inspection might be exactly what you're looking for — and you can start from your couch.

The Olds College Home Inspection Certificate is a 10-course, fully online, self-paced program offered in partnership with Carson Dunlop & Associates, one of Canada's most recognized names in home inspection education.
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ou'll graduate ready to apply for your provincially licensed home inspector certification in Alberta — with the technical skills to back it up.

What's covered:
🏠 Roofing, structure & electrical
🔧 Heating, plumbing & air conditioning
🪟 Exteriors, insulation & interiors
📋 Professional reporting & client communication
📅 Next intake: July 6 – September 25, 2026
🖥️ 100% online — learn on your schedule

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/2tLE50Zcrii

Most shearing courses pack in the students and hope for the best. Ours doesn't.Our Introduction to Sheep Shearing is a t...
06/16/2026

Most shearing courses pack in the students and hope for the best. Ours doesn't.

Our Introduction to Sheep Shearing is a two-day, hands-on workshop taught by 2 professional shearers — meaning you're not waiting in line for your turn with the handpiece. You're in it.

With 80% of the course built around practical application, our small class format means more eyes on your technique, more corrections in real time, and more reps before you head back to your flock.

🗓️ June 27–28, 2026
📍 Olds College | Beginner to Intermediate
💰 $559 + GST | All shearing gear provided

From set-up and sheep handling to equipment maintenance and wool handling — you'll leave knowing how to do this, not just having watched it done.
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/90ZF50ZcrhG

Looking to sharpen your skills or train your team? Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Educations’ Powder Coatin...
06/12/2026

Looking to sharpen your skills or train your team? Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Educations’ Powder Coating course covers everything from safety and surface preparation to application techniques and quality control. Learn industry best practices from experienced professionals and discover tips to improve efficiency and achieve high-quality results every time.

Whether you're looking for flexible online training or hands-on instruction for your team, Olds College has an option to fit your needs:

💻 Online Self-Directed Learning
✔ Interactive online modules
✔ Open enrolment — start anytime
✔ 3 months of course access
✔ Only $99 + GST

🛠 Onsite Customized Consultation & Instruction
✔ Delivered at your location
✔ 21 hours of training (5 hours online + 16 hours of practical, hands-on instruction)
✔ Tailored to your operation and team
✔ Pricing varies by location

Upgrade your skills, improve your processes, and learn from industry experts.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Bz3w50ZaHnu

🐾 Does your teen dream of working with animals?This summer, they can get a real taste of veterinary medicine — hands-on,...
06/08/2026

🐾 Does your teen dream of working with animals?

This summer, they can get a real taste of veterinary medicine — hands-on, up close and with actual animals!

Our Introduction to Veterinary Medicine for Teens camp is a 4-day adventure for youth ages 13–16 where they'll go beyond the textbook and into the clinic. Think: animal behaviour and handling, health assessments, basic first aid, bandaging techniques, AND a field trip to tour real animal care facilities.

Spots are capped at 15 students to keep things safe and fun — and they fill up FAST. Don't wait on this one!

📅 Summer 2026 dates at Olds College:
✅ July 6–9
✅ July 20–23
✅ August 10–13

Also offering a session in Calgary (in partnership with Fusion Collegiate) on July 13–16!

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/IGso50Z8X9v

Tag a teen who loves animals!

NEW COURSE ALERT — and spots are already filling fast!Olds College is thrilled to launch Introduction to Sheep Shearing ...
05/29/2026

NEW COURSE ALERT — and spots are already filling fast!
Olds College is thrilled to launch Introduction to Sheep Shearing — a brand new, hands-on weekend workshop designed for anyone looking to manage their flock!

📅 June 27–28, 2026
⏰ Day 1: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Day 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

What you'll learn:
✅ Ergonomic shearing set-up for safety & efficiency
✅ Sheep handling — the footwork & positioning pros use
✅ Long-blow shearing patterns for a clean, professional fleece
✅ Equipment set-up, tension adjustment & field troubleshooting
✅ Wool skirting, sorting & packaging to maximize your clip's value

Spots are extremely limited for this inaugural course — small class sizes mean maximum hands-on time with the instructor.

Register today at: https://ow.ly/a9LI50Z5L4m

🏠 Thinking about a career change? Home inspection might be your next move.Olds College's Home Inspection Certificate is ...
05/29/2026

🏠 Thinking about a career change? Home inspection might be your next move.

Olds College's Home Inspection Certificate is a fully online, self-paced 10-course program that prepares you to become a provincially licensed professional home inspector in Alberta — on your own schedule.

You'll learn to inspect everything from roofing and structure to electrical, plumbing, heating, and interiors, plus develop the communication and report-writing skills that set great inspectors apart.

✅ 100% online & self-paced
✅ Certificate qualifies you to apply for an Alberta home inspector licence

The next intake starts July 6, 2026 — registration closes two weeks before. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Z0E350Z5CCX

Is your lawnmower giving you grief? Your snowmobile making weird noises? Stop guessing and start knowing.Olds College's ...
05/21/2026

Is your lawnmower giving you grief? Your snowmobile making weird noises? Stop guessing and start knowing.

Olds College's Introduction to Small Engines course teaches you how to diagnose electrical, fuel and mechanical problems — and actually fix them. Whether you're a total beginner or ready to level up to full engine overhauls, there's a stream for you.

✅ 21 hours of hands-on learning
✅ Ages 14+ welcome
✅ Evenings only (Mon & Wed, 6–9 p.m.)
✅ Next session starts May 25!

Spots fill up fast. Register now 👇
🔗 https://ow.ly/Y4C650Z2XHj

🌱 Grow the future of farming with our Principles of Crop Production in Controlled Environments course — part of the Olds...
04/29/2026

🌱 Grow the future of farming with our Principles of Crop Production in Controlled Environments course — part of the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Indoor Agriculture Certificate!

Explore how plants grow and thrive in controlled environments by learning about plant physiology, growing requirements and sustainable nutrient management practices. Gain the skills to optimize plant growth and productivity in the rapidly growing world of indoor agriculture, vertical farming and hydroponics.

📅 May 25 – July 17, 2026
💻 Online

Start cultivating your future in modern agriculture today: https://ow.ly/Yrkt50YO3WK

🌾 Master the art of sustainable grazing with our Pasture and Grazing Management course — part of the Olds College of Agr...
04/28/2026

🌾 Master the art of sustainable grazing with our Pasture and Grazing Management course — part of the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Beef Production Certificate!

Learn about common perennial plants in Western Canada, sustainable pasture management techniques, and the harvesting and storage of perennial crops to help maximize your operation’s success. Whether you're starting out or building on your experience, this flexible online course fits your schedule.

📅 May 4 – June 26, 2026
💻 Online
✅ No prerequisites

Register today and grow your skills in beef production: https://ow.ly/S3XJ50YO3Qk

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4500 50 Street
Olds, AB

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

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+18006616537

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