๐Ÿ“ Downtown Calgary, Alberta

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

BrightlyEd is Calgary's premier post-secondary institution, offering diploma and certificate programs that launch careers. Personalized learning. Downtown access. Real outcomes.

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94%
Graduate Employment Rate
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24
Programs Offered
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3,200+
Students Enrolled
What We Offer

Programs Built for Today's Careers

Career-focused diplomas and certificates designed with industry partners to ensure you graduate job-ready.

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Business Administration

Develop foundational business skills in management, accounting, marketing and HR.

2-Year Diploma Fall Intake
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Information Technology

Networking, cybersecurity, cloud systems and software development fundamentals.

2-Year Diploma Fall & Winter
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Healthcare Administration

Medical office management, health records, billing and patient services coordination.

1-Year Certificate High Demand
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Digital Media & Design

Graphic design, UX/UI, motion graphics and digital marketing in an industry studio.

2-Year Diploma Fall Intake
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Skilled Trades Foundations

Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades preparation for apprenticeship entry.

8-Month Certificate High Demand
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Early Childhood Education

Child development, curriculum planning and inclusive education for ECE certification.

2-Year Diploma Fall Intake
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3,200+
Students Currently Enrolled
94%
Employment within 6 Months
180+
Industry Partner Employers
17
Years Serving Calgary
Stay Informed

News & Upcoming Events

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Featured

BrightlyEd Opens New Innovation Lab in Partnership with Telus

A new 4,500 sq ft technology innovation lab will open this September, featuring AI workstations, IoT development stations and a 5G testbed. Students in the IT and Digital Media programs will have priority access as part of curriculum updates beginning Fall 2025.

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February 10, 2025

Fall 2025 Applications Now Open

Priority admissions deadline is April 1. Late applications accepted until June 15 pending availability.

January 28, 2025

New Healthcare Administration Specialization

Starting September 2025, students can choose a mental health services specialization track.

January 15, 2025

Student Aid Alberta: Application Window Opens

Apply now for the 2025โ€“26 academic year. BrightlyEd advisors available to assist.

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Events

Mar
4

Open House โ€“ Spring

10amโ€“2pm, Main Campus, Room A101

Mar
15

Financial Aid Info Session

1pmโ€“3pm, Student Services, Room C202

Apr
1

Priority Application Deadline

Fall 2025 intake โ€” apply by midnight

Student Stories

Hear from Our Graduates

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The Business Administration program gave me everything I needed to step into a management role right after graduation. The real-world projects and industry mentors made all the difference.

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Mia Kowalczyk
Business Admin Graduate, 2024 โ€” Now at PCL Construction
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As an international student from the Philippines, BrightlyEd made the transition incredibly smooth. The international student office helped me with everything from my study permit to finding housing.

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Jerome Reyes
IT Diploma Student, 2nd Year โ€” Manila, Philippines
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I switched careers at 34 โ€” the Healthcare Administration certificate fit perfectly around my family schedule. Within two months of finishing, I had a full-time offer from Alberta Health Services.

TC
Tanya Chambers
Healthcare Admin Graduate, 2023 โ€” Alberta Health Services

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Applications for Fall 2025 are open. Priority deadline: April 1, 2025.

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