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.

Turn complex surface rights conversations into clear, enforceable agreements.Enrol in Negotiations and Documentation (SL...
09/07/2026

Turn complex surface rights conversations into clear, enforceable agreements.

Enrol in Negotiations and Documentation (SLM 7003) — a core course in Olds College’s fully online Surface Land Management Certificate.

📅 Dates: Oct. 26 – Dec. 18, 2026
✅ Prerequisites: None (ideal for newcomers; experienced land agents can start with any course)

In this course, you’ll:
Build confidence negotiating surface rights access agreements
Learn to analyze contracts and identify key terms and risks
Apply strategic negotiation techniques across project phases
Master documentation processes that protect all parties and keep projects on track
Develop industry-ready skills valued by energy, agriculture, and infrastructure employers

Whether you’re launching a land agent career or upskilling in land management, this course gives you the tools to negotiate effectively and document with precision.

🔗 Register now and continue your Surface Land Management journey:
https://ow.ly/ijFH50ZI05r

Heavy equipment and some serious skills were on display this morning at the Olds College Heavy Equipment Operating Facil...
09/04/2026

Heavy equipment and some serious skills were on display this morning at the Olds College Heavy Equipment Operating Facility for the APWA Equipment Roadeo.

Competitors took on a series of challenging obstacle courses, putting their skills to the test on a variety of heavy machines.

From dunking a basketball with a backhoe to precision grading and navigating courses forwards and in reverse, there was plenty of impressive work on display. Well done to all the competitors!

Launch your career in land management with the course that starts it all.Enrol in Fundamentals of Surface Land Managemen...
09/04/2026

Launch your career in land management with the course that starts it all.

Enrol in Fundamentals of Surface Land Management (SLM 7001) — the core course in Olds College’s fully online Surface Land Management Certificate.

📅 Dates: Sept. 14 – Nov. 20, 2026
✅ Prerequisites: None (ideal for newcomers; experienced land agents can start with any course)

In this course, you’ll:
Build foundational knowledge of Canada’s surface land management landscape, with an Alberta focus
Understand industry sectors, legal frameworks, and ownership interests
Learn how to plan and support land acquisition activities
Prepare for advanced SLM courses and real-world stakeholder engagement
Complete a capstone: a 1-hour online presentation to a panel of industry experts

Whether you’re aiming for a land agent career, upskilling in energy/agriculture, or supporting land-use planning, this course gives you the industry-ready foundation employers value.

🔗 Register now and start your Surface Land Management journey:
https://www.oldscollege.ca/programs/continuing-education/land-environment/surface-land-management.html

Want office-ready bookkeeping skills you can use right away?Enrol in Bookkeeping (BUS 7006) — part of Olds College’s ful...
09/03/2026

Want office-ready bookkeeping skills you can use right away?

Enrol in Bookkeeping (BUS 7006) — part of Olds College’s fully online Administrative Assistant Certificate.

📅 Dates: Sept. 14 – Nov. 6, 2026

In this course, you’ll:
Get hands-on exposure to common bookkeeping software
Master the fundamentals and procedures of business bookkeeping
Produce invoices and receipts
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Reconcile and balance accounts with confidence

Whether you’re starting an admin career, upskilling for your current role, or managing books for a small business or farm operation, this course gives you practical, employer-ready skills.

🔗 Register now and build your Administrative Assistant Certificate one flexible course at a time:
https://ow.ly/EgRO50ZI01b

Ready to lead with confidence in the business side of veterinary care?Enrol in Veterinary Financial Management (VPM 7003...
09/02/2026

Ready to lead with confidence in the business side of veterinary care?

Enrol in Veterinary Financial Management (VPM 7003) — part of Olds College’s fully online Veterinary Practice Management Certificate.

📅 Dates: Sept. 14 – Dec. 4, 2026

In this course, you’ll:
Master core accounting principles for clinics
Learn to read and act on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Control expenses and monitor financial performance
Build cashflow strategies and internal safeguards against embezzlement
Create clear, concise financial summaries for your supervisor or owner

Whether you’re a practice manager, office lead, or vet tech stepping into leadership, this course gives you the tools to run a financially healthy clinic.

🔗 Register now and take the next step in your Veterinary Practice Management journey:
https://ow.ly/JAK050ZI00k

This summer, the Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education (ITCE) department hosted 79 students in hands-on ...
08/28/2026

This summer, the Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education (ITCE) department hosted 79 students in hands-on programs covering large and small animal veterinary medicine, small engine mechanics and other career areas. Students travelled from across Alberta and as far as Manitoba to participate. Some stayed on campus in residence at Centennial Village to experience Olds College campus living.

Feedback from students and parents highlighted the value of the hands-on learning, the range of topics covered, and the support from instructors.

Thanks to all staff and instructors who delivered these camps, and to the youth participants who took part. Registration for 2027 summer youth programs will open in the new year.

Earlier this summer, Agronomy Level 1 field students headed out to Plot 11 at Olds College for hands-on data collection....
08/25/2026

Earlier this summer, Agronomy Level 1 field students headed out to Plot 11 at Olds College for hands-on data collection. Through observation tracking, yield optimization and trend analysis, participants recorded precise field locations, captured photos and used GPS mapping tools to connect and track crop data over time.

That data guides smart decisions — like where to place rain gauges to monitor water levels, how to spot field trends and how to build historical patterns that inform management and help unlock maximum yield potential.

🩺 Lead your clinic with confidence—starting with communication.Olds College’s Veterinary Communications (VPM 7004) build...
08/24/2026

🩺 Lead your clinic with confidence—starting with communication.

Olds College’s Veterinary Communications (VPM 7004) builds the written, verbal, and interpersonal skills you need to handle real-world situations, resolve conflict, and guide your team toward better outcomes. It’s a core course in the Veterinary Practice Management Certificate, designed for current clinic staff who want to implement best business practices and step into leadership roles.

Course details:
Dates: Sept. 14 – Dec. 4, 2026
Delivery: Online | No prerequisites (1 year in a veterinary setting strongly encouraged)
Part of a 6-course certificate; courses can be taken individually and in any order

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/T22l50ZB4Sm

🌾 Master the marketing fundamentals that move ag sales.Olds College’s Marketing Principles (MKG 1021) builds a clear und...
08/21/2026

🌾 Master the marketing fundamentals that move ag sales.

Olds College’s Marketing Principles (MKG 1021) builds a clear understanding of marketing concepts, strategy development, and the marketing mix—so you can price, promote, and distribute the right products and services to the right markets. It’s a core course in the Agriculture Sales and Customer Support Certificate, designed with industry input to prepare you for roles in sales, account management, and customer/technical support.

Course details:
Dates: Sept. 8 – Oct. 30, 2026
Delivery: Online | No prerequisites
Note: This course is excluded from the 10% off promo running until Sept. 4

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/b8S950ZB4Pb

This summer, Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education launched a new large-animal vet program for teens (ag...
08/20/2026

This summer, Olds College Industry Training & Continuing Education launched a new large-animal vet program for teens (ages 13–17). Over four days, students explored equine and bovine health, herd management, first-aid essentials and the path from vet school to clinical practice.

Highlights:
- Safe handling and restraint in the sheep barn, plus physical exams (mastered quickly — and with smiles!)
- Lab time practicing suturing and injection techniques on fruit.
- Field Trips to VandenBroek Dairy (Torrington), Coulee Equine Facility (near Olds) and Pioneer Veterinary Services (Sundre).

Built on the success of the Intro to Veterinary Medicine for Teens (small-animal focus), this Level 2 large-animal experience ran nearly full this summer.

Read the full story: https://www.oldscollege.ca/news-events/news/2026/hooves-herds-and-hands-on-fun.html

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