Business Proficiency Designation - Blue Seal Certification

Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program

What is the Achievement in Business Competencies (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.

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.

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.

The Blue Seal Certification – Business Proficiency Designation was established by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board to encourage and recognize business training.  If you are a certified Alberta journeyperson in a designated trade or occupation, earning a Blue Seal proves that you not only meet Alberta’s high industry standards, but you also have the drive to develop your business skills and succeed in business.  If you have a valid Alberta Journeyman, Occupational, Qualification or Proficiency Certificate, you can enhance your current certification with a Blue Seal.  You can also earn a Blue Seal if you have the equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate.

To earn a Blue Seal:
Develop your business skills by completing 150 hours of study in various Red Deer College courses.

Accounting for Non Accountants	Reading & Analyzing Financial Statements
Budgeting Basics for Managers	Successful Supervisor
How to Develop Your Team Building Skills	Communicate with Confidence
Management Skills for Supervisors	Leadership - Learning to Lead
Train the Trainer	Mentoring Employees
Generations MEET for Respect in the Workplace	Dealing with Difficult People
Working Smarter Not Harder	Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
Effective Time Management	Understanding Yourself and Others
8 Keys to Maximize Your Potential	Human Resources in a Day
Conduct Win Win Performance Appraisals	Business Writing

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