Business Fundamentals

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills

The Business Fundamentals Certificate was created so that participants can gain practical, fundamental skills in a variety of business areas. Students earn specialized certificates by choosing streams of study in Business Management and Supervisory Development. Courses incorporate discussions, individual exercises, lectures, case studies, videos and group work to give participants the best opportunities for learning not only what to do but how to do it well. We want students to walk away with strategies they can use in their workplace right away.

You can take the courses as individually listed. You may also take them together as a packaged, one-course offering which gives you credit for all five of the core courses.

Once you have completed 150 hours of Business Fundamentals courses, you will be eligible for a Business Fundamentals Certificate. If you have included specialization core courses within these hours, you are also eligible for a specialization certificate in that stream.

If you complete the Business Fundamentals Certificate and earn one specialization, you can earn a second specialization by taking additional core courses.

Blue Seal approved

The Blue Seal program 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 meet Alberta's high industry standards and have the skills to succeed in business.

If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson, 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 apply for your Blue Seal, submit a completed Blue Seal application, proof of completion (such as official transcripts) and the non-refundable $50 fee to any Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) office. Applications can be found on the Tradesecrets website.

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Specialize in what matters to you

You can specialize in Supervisory Development or Business Management by taking specialization core courses plus electives.

Once you have completed 150 hours of Business Fundamentals courses, you will be eligible for a Business Fundamentals Certificate. If you have included specialization core courses within these hours, you are also eligible for a specialization certificate in that stream.

Business Management Specialization 

If you are already working in the business world, this specialization will show you how to use business tools to meet specific business needs. You will design strategies, develop leadership skills and understand how customer engagement links to your business operations. 

Supervisory Development Specialization 

Are you looking to develop your supervisory skills in an interactive learning environment that suits your schedule? The Supervisory Development Specialization invites participants to explore and develop their leadership potential in order to manage projects and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis. Discover management skills, human resources practices and communication techniques essential to job growth and success.

Instructors

Dr. Mark Morpurgo, FCPA, FCMA

Mark has extensive senior management and executive experience in a number of industries including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and professional services.

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Jim Spiers

Jim is president/owner of Right Field Marketing. He is a grad of the University of Saskatchewan and an accomplished trainer who has delivered hundreds of learning sessions in the past 20 years.

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Loren Jacula

Loren Jacula holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Training and Development along with certifications in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Appreciative Inquiry.

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