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Business & Entrepreneurship

Starting, running, or managing a business.

11 courses
Digital Office Skills Earn up to 12 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Digital Office Skills

Semester 1 Semester 2

Digital Office Skills is the most direct path into administrative, clerical, and operational roles in any business. You'll master the software and workflows that every office relies on.

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Visual Marketing
Creative Arts & Technology

Visual Marketing

Semester 1 Semester 2

Marketing is essential to every business. Visual Marketing gives you the skills to build brands, create campaigns, and drive sales — skills in high demand across every industry.

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Computer Essentials Earn up to 3 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Computer Essentials

Semester 1 Semester 2

Every business role today expects solid computer skills. This course builds the baseline you'll need for administration, operations, and any office-based career.

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Computer Programming Earn up to 13 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Computer Programming

Semester 1 Semester 2

Every modern business runs on software. Programming skills give you a huge advantage whether you want to launch a tech startup or work inside a company building the tools it uses.

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Graphic Design Earn up to 9 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Graphic Design

Semester 1 Semester 2

Designers who can communicate clearly and build a brand are invaluable to any business. Many graphic designers also run their own freelance studios.

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Human Centred Design
Design & Innovation

Human Centred Design

Semester 1 Semester 2

Every successful product starts with understanding users. This course teaches you the process entrepreneurs use to build things people actually want — essential for startups and product development roles.

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Digital Photography Earn up to 15 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Digital Photography

Semester 1 Semester 2

Many photographers run their own studios and freelance businesses. If you're drawn to being your own boss, this course gives you a creative skill you can build a business around.

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Dual Credit Varies by course
Off-Campus & Career Programs

Dual Credit

Semester 1 Semester 2

Dual Credit lets you earn post-secondary credit in subjects aligned with your career goals. If business is your direction, you can start earning credit toward a degree or diploma before graduation.

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Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Earn up to 40 credits
Off-Campus & Career Programs

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Many skilled tradespeople eventually own their own businesses — electrical contractors, plumbing companies, construction firms. RAP is a first step toward that path.

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Video Production Earn up to 10 credits
Creative Arts & Technology

Video Production

Semester 1 Semester 2

Independent video producers often run small businesses serving local clients, couples, and brands. It's a creative skill with strong entrepreneurial potential.

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Work Experience Earn 3 to 15 credits
Off-Campus & Career Programs

Work Experience

Semester 1 Semester 2

Work Experience lets you explore any field by getting real, paid workplace time in a job you choose. It's especially valuable if you're considering a business or professional career — you'll build your resume, your network, and your confidence.

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Beyond CHC

Common careers in Business & Entrepreneurship

73 careers from Alberta's official occupation list. Click any career to find matching CHC courses or learn more on ALIS Alberta.

Accommodation Manager Accountant Accounting Technician Administrative Assistant Advertising Account Executive Auctioneer Banking/Investment Manager Banquet Manager Business Continuity Planner Call Centre Agent Cashier Casino Dealer Chief Administrative Officer Collection Agent Construction Estimator Credit/Debt Counsellor Credit/Loans Manager Customer Support Analyst Customs Broker Direct Seller Dispatcher Economist Executive Housekeeper Financial Analyst Financial Customer Service Representative Financial Planner Food and Nutrition Manager Fund Development Professional Guest Services Attendant Hotel and Motel Desk Clerk Human Resources Professional Immigration Consultant Insurance Adjuster Insurance Agent/Broker Insurance Underwriter Internal Auditor Investment Advisor Investment Underwriter Land Agent Management Consultant Market Research Analyst Marketing Manager Mortgage Associate Oil and Gas Production Accountant Operations Manager Operations Research Analyst Payroll Administrator Payroll Manager Personal Property and Equipment Appraiser Project Management Professional Property Assessor Property or Condominium Manager Public Relations Representative Purchasing Agent Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Associate Receptionist Restaurant Manager Retail Salesperson Retail Shelf Stocker Retail Store Manager Retail and Wholesale Buyer Sales Representative (Wholesale, Nontechnical) Special Event Coordinator Systems Auditor Technical Sales Representative Telemarketer Tour Director Tour Guide Traffic Manager Transportation Route and Crew Scheduler Travel Counsellor Visual Merchandiser

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