Blue Seal Program

Building Business into Your Career

What is the Blue Seal Program?

The Achievement in Business Competencies Program, also known as the Blue Seal Program, was established by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board to encourage and recognize the study of business by persons certified in a designated trade or occupation. The Blue Seal is issued to eligible individuals once the program standard has been fulfilled.

Please see the Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) website for more details.

What are the Benefits of Obtaining a Blue Seal?

Business training is essential in today's competitive and dynamic environment. It enhances skills and creates opportunities! The Blue Seal illustrates that an individual has applied reasonable effort in the study of, and possesses a respectable knowledge of one or more business topics.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Blue Seal Certification?

Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, a document indicating that the individual holds a certificate that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate, or a certificate that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate are eligible to receive a Blue Seal.

How do I Complete the Certification Program?

The requirements to be granted a Blue Seal are:

• The completion of a program of study approved by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board; or
• The completion of 150 hours of study in one or more of the following areas delivered by a training provider approved by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board:

The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training board recognizes Grande Prairie Regional College as a training provider for the Blue Seal accreditation program. See Courses for a complete list of courses GPRC offers in these areas.

Once you have completed a business program or the number of courses required to fulfill the Blue Seal standard, you will need to submit proof (i.e. official transcripts or certificate) along with an Achievement in Business Competencies Program - Blue Seal Application and the non-refundable $50.00 fee to any of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training offices. Alberta-certified trade or occupation certificate holders who have already completed equivalent training programs are also encouraged to apply for the Blue Seal.

Blue Seal recipients can further their credentials and business knowledge by continuing work toward a GPRC Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration. Click here for a complete list of Business programs.

Where Can I Find More Information?