Our non-credit professional certificate training programs are designed specifically for eligible international adult learners to gain in-demand skills needed to advance in an immediate professional career and employment goals in Canada.

Globally informed and locally driven, all our professional certificate training programs are classroom-based and conducted in person at SAIT's main campus in Calgary, Alberta.

As a qualified applicant to these programs, you’ll be able to obtain a study permit and be eligible to work part-time while studying. Upon successful program completion, your program of choice may also be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

You’ll also:

  • participate in networking opportunities with potential employers and industry partners
  • develop a unique career portfolio to showcase your technical and power skills
  • be able to apply your SAIT training hours toward professional industry certification requirements, as applicable
  • increase your employability and earning potential in the Alberta and Canada job market
  • be able to demonstrate your newly acquired competencies through project-based activities and coursework
  • have access to ongoing career/job search support during and after you graduate through our dedicated career support advisors, in-house online career planning tools, relevant career-related podcasts, targeted industry events and more.

Upon successful completion, you’ll have earned an industry-recognized non-credit SAIT Professional Certificate credential and a digitally shareable SAIT micro-credential badge based on an individual course basis, as applicable.

You’ll also be recognized as a SAIT alumnus and will be able to take advantage of many perks, including preferred rates and discounts, resources and networking events.

SAIT is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Our professional certificate training programs comply with provincial and federal government policies and requirements, as well as SAIT policies.

How to apply  

If you have a designated agent, contact them directly for assistance with your application.

If you have already submitted a direct application and wish to associate it with a designated agent, you must submit your request to coned.international@sait.ca within five calendar days from the date of application submission. Following this deadline, adding an agent to your application will not be possible. 

You can apply directly if you don’t have an agent and already have a study visa. Those with a study visa also require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). We have limited PALs available for our programs. Please check your certificate page regularly for updates on availability.  

Submit your application

Once you have submitted your application, a decision should be made within five to ten business days. You can monitor your application status under the "My Applications" tab in your Continuing Education student account. 

You'll receive a Letter of Offer via email with further details and the deadline for paying the tuition deposit.

Your tuition deposit is due 15 business days after the Letter of Offer is sent.

Once your deposit has been paid, you'll also receive an email with your Letter of Acceptance with any further instructions that may apply to you.

You'll receive an email from our Advising team explaining the application decision.

Next steps

Paying your tuition and fee balance

Sign in to your student account and select the "My Invoices" tab to view your account fees, payments, and receipts. Please note these documents are not official receipts for Canadian tax purposes.

Sign into your student account

Applying for a study permit

After receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LoA), we’ll assist you in obtaining the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), depending on your program eligibility. You should initiate the study permit application process promptly upon receiving your LoA and the PAL.

Learn more about study permits

Review your course registration

You’ll be enrolled in your program approximately one month before the start date. Please review your program page for specific information regarding scheduled time slots.

You must attend the course section you’ve been assigned unless you have received special permission to transfer from the section. Failing to attend the assigned course section will result in an “F” (Fail) final grade.

Contact our support team

Continuing Education International Advising

Book an appointment to reserve one-on-one time with a Continuing Education international advisor.

1.403.284.8440
coned.international@sait.ca

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm MST

Please note we do not advise on any Permanent Residence (PR) matters. For more information, visit Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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