Helping Canadians get back to work.

Bredin College of Business and Health Care

Bredin College 9th Floor 10004 – 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • Alberta Student Aid Program
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • Medical Office Assistant With Unit Clerk

    Medical Office Assistants, sometimes called Medical Office Administrators or Unit Clerks, play an important role in the healthcare system and keep medical offices running smoothly.

    If you’re organized, enjoy helping others and are looking to get established in a steady, professional career in a short time, training as a Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk could be an excellent opportunity.

    The best way to see if Bredin College is the right fit for you is to come in and tour the school. You can tour our facilities, meet with both students and instructors. Schedule a tour now or Get more info.

    Become a Qualified Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk

    The Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk Diploma Program from Bredin College provides hands-on training, clinical experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare, without spending years in school.

    Classes are led by dedicated instructors with years of experience working in the field. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:

    • Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
    • Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word Core and Excel Core
    • Business Writing
    • Skills For Success
    • Medical Terminology
    • Medical Office & Clinical Procedures
    • Alberta Health Care Billing
    • Medical Transcription
    • Health Unit Coordination
    • Career Strategies
    • First Aid Training
    • Practicum Placement
  • Accounting and Payroll Administration is vital for all Accounting Clerks, Bookkeepers and Accounts Payable/Receivable professionals who play an important role in the finance system to keep offices running smoothly. If you’re organized, enjoy helping others and are looking to get established in a steady, professional career in a short time, then obtaining an Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma could be an excellent opportunity. The Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma program from Bredin College provides the hands-on training, practical experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career in accounting, without spending years in school. Classes are led by dedicated instructors with years of experience working in the field. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:
    • Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
    • Accounting Principles I & II
    • Payroll Fundamentals I & II
    • Office Procedures
    • Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word Core and Excel Core, Excel Expert, Access
    • Business Writing
    • Computerized Accounting
    • Sage 50 and QuickBooks
    • And more!
    Plus, you will complete a 4-week practicum in a corporate and/or business setting. Through this exposure, you will gain greater awareness of the specific responsibilities and daily experience of professionals in the field.
  • A strong foundation in Office Assistant training can open a lot of doors. From high-finance to small business, most organizations rely on capable office staff to run efficiently. If you’re an organized individual who enjoys working with and helping others and you’re looking to get established in a steady professional career, focused Office Assistant training could be an excellent opportunity. The Office Assistant Diploma Program from Bredin College provides the hands-on training, real-world experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career, without spending years in school. Classes are led by dedicated instructors. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:
    • Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
    • Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word Core, Word Expert, Excel Core,  Excel Expert, Access and PowerPoint
    • Business Writing
    • Skills for Success
    • Office Procedures
    • Customer Relations
    • Professional Communication Skills
    • Career Strategies
    • Practicum Placement

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

  • Community Support Workers are vital for many people to achieve a higher level of independence and quality of life.

    If you’re organized, enjoy helping others and are looking to get established in a steady, professional career in a short time, a Diploma in Community Support could be an excellent opportunity.

    The Community Support Worker Diploma Program from Bredin College provides the hands-on training, practical experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career support without spending years in school.

    As part of the program, you will get your very own laptop that you will use to help you develop relevant skills for Community Support work. Feel confident and at ease knowing you can practice your skills anywhere you are, all while receiving quality face-to-face instruction on-campus at Bredin College.

    Classes are led by dedicated professionals with years of experience working in the field. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current information and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:

    • Introduction to the Helping Profession
    • Introduction to Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
    • Community Service Work Administration
    • Community Practice
    • Human Health Service Model
    • Canadian Social Policy
    • Business Communications
    • Human Development & Development Through the Lifespan
    • Sociology & Psychology
    • Family Dynamics
    • Substance Use
    • Crisis Intervention
    • At Risk Youth
    • Communication & Interview Skills with Clients
    • Human Sexuality
    • Report Writing
    • Community Service Work
    • First Aid Training
    • Legal Aspects of  Social Work
    • Group Facilitation
    • Career Strategies
    • Practicum Placement

Legal, Policing Programs

  • Legal Assistants work under the direction of lawyers and provide support to help prepare for meetings, hearings and trials. If you’re an organized, detail-oriented individual interested in the law, and you’re ready to get into a steady and professional career, training as a Legal Assistant could be an excellent opportunity.

    Become a Qualified Legal Office Professional

    The Legal Assistant Diploma Program from Bredin College provides the hands-on training, real-world experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career, without spending years in school. Classes are led by dedicated instructors. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:
    • Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
    • Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word Core, Word Expert, Excel Core, and PowerPoint
    • Business Writing
    • Skills for Success
    • Office Procedures
    • Customer Relations
    • Professional Communication Skills
    • Introduction to Canadian Law
    • Legal Office Procedures
    • Family Law & Procedures
    • Criminal Law & Procedures
    • Litigation Procedures
    • Real Estate
    • Wills & Estates
    • Credit & Collection Procedures
    • Corporate & Commercial Law
    • Legal Research & Interview Skills
    • Practice Management Software
    • Career Strategies
    • Practicum Placement

Edmonton Campus

Why Bredin College

  • Dedicated Career Services – You will receive ongoing support from our dedicated Career Services professionals. We want to make sure you feel fully prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.
  • Career-Focused Education – Each of our programs is designed to provide you with the relevant, up-to-date skills that employers are looking for.
  • 3 Convenient Locations – We have campuses in Alberta located in Edmonton, Spruce Grove, and Red Deer. Each campus has a variety of stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parking and bus stops located nearby for your convenience.
  • Industry Experienced Instructors – Our instructors are trained and experienced industry professionals. Their real-world experience will give you an insight into the industry.
  • Practicum Placement – We will find you the best practicum placements, so you can secure a great job in your field once you graduate.

Our Mission

Preparing people to achieve economic independence.


Get the Support of a Proven Employment Leader

Our roots are in employment solutions. Our parent company, Bredin Centre for Learning, has been an employment leader in Alberta for over 40 years.

We’ve helped thousands of people get the tools and support it takes to secure rewarding professional positions. As a Bredin student and graduate you’ll benefit from the resources and rich network of employer connections Bredin has developed over the years.

Our Career Placement staff have the skills to help you every step of the way, from developing a stand-out resume to job hunting, interview techniques and more! We offer career-focused training that’s directly tied to today’s labour market.


Small Class Sizes – Get Personal Attention

A lot of schools advertise small classes, but at Bredin College we’re dedicated to providing a low student-to-teacher ratio. Your time is important.

Bredin classes are never more than 12-15 students per class and are set up to allow for personal one-on-one attention throughout. You’ll pick up skills more quickly and get qualified to pursue your professional goals in less time.


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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.