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MCA Alberta Education

Build skills. Strengthen teams. Grow your business.

MCA Alberta delivers practical education for mechanical contractors, field teams, office professionals, supervisors, and business leaders. Explore live courses, technical training, workshops, sales development, and self-paced online learning.

Find the right learning option

  • Virtual instructor-led core courses
  • In-person technical training
  • Sales, leadership, and business workshops
  • 18 self-paced online learning products
  • Guidance on grants and training credits

Training built for construction

Practical learning for every stage of your team.

MCA Alberta offers recurring core courses throughout the year, technical sessions that respond to current industry needs, and stand-alone programs covering topics such as leadership, sales, artificial intelligence, communication, and other emerging business priorities.

Choose a scheduled live session from the calendar or learn on your own time through the online learning store.

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Choose how you want to learn

Start with a learning pathway below, or browse every scheduled session in the education calendar.

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Recurring instructor-led courses covering core construction and business fundamentals.

Technical
Training

Hands-on technical sessions keep contractors current on new products, technologies and industry best practices.

In-Person
Workshops

Focused development for sales teams, estimators, managers, and contractor leaders.

Self-Paced Online Learning

Choose from 14 online learning products and complete training on your own schedule.

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Learn on your schedule

Self-Paced Online Learning

Access 18 online learning products designed to help construction professionals develop practical skills without waiting for a scheduled class.

Self-paced courses are available through the MCA Alberta store and can be purchased whenever your team is ready to begin.

Training that adapts to industry needs

MCA Alberta combines dependable recurring programs with new training developed around current issues and member demand.

Recurring Core Courses

Frequently offered virtual instructor-led courses covering essential construction and business knowledge. Many are available several times each month.

Technical Training

In-person and virtual technical sessions developed around current trade topics, code changes, systems, products, and industry practices. Topics may change throughout the year.

Specialty & Stand-Alone Programs

Timely learning opportunities in areas such as leadership, soft skills, artificial intelligence, sales, communication, and other emerging member priorities.

Recognized industry resources

Extend the value of every training investment.

MCA Alberta encourages members to explore trusted provincial and national programs that support workforce development, training affordability, and professional recognition. These resources are administered directly by the organizations listed below.

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Government of Alberta

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Funding support for eligible employers investing in training that improves employee skills, business productivity, and workforce capability.

  • Employer-focused training support
  • Eligibility and funding details available online
  • Applications managed by the Government of Alberta
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Canadian Construction Association

Gold Seal Certification

Canada’s recognized certification program for construction professionals who demonstrate experience, leadership, education, and ongoing professional development.

  • Industry-recognized professional certification
  • Supports continuing education and career development
  • Applications managed by the Canadian Construction Association

Looking for training that supports your professional development goals?

Browse MCA Alberta’s upcoming courses, workshops, and technical training to find opportunities that fit your team’s needs.

CELEBRATING INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Training Excellence Awards

MCA Alberta recognizes member companies that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to apprenticeship, workforce development, and ongoing professional education.

2023

Training Excellence Award

Tier 5
Chisholm Industries

Tier 6
HPG Mechanical

2024

Training Excellence Award

Tier 6
Trotter & Morton

2025

Training Excellence Award

Tier 5
Chisholm Industries

Tier 6
Cascade Mechanical Ltd.

What the awards celebrate

Apprenticeship
Supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Workforce Development
Building stronger teams and long-term capability.

Continuous Learning
Investing in education beyond minimum requirements.

Industry Leadership
Setting a standard for Alberta’s mechanical contracting sector.

Invest in your team with MCA Alberta

Browse upcoming training, shop self-paced learning, or contact MCA Alberta for help finding the right program for your company.