Become a Job-Ready Developer in Under a Year — Alberta's Licensed, AI-Assisted Software Development Diploma
Start from zero. Study evenings and online around your job — in Calgary, Edmonton, or fully online — and graduate in 32 weeks/7 months with an Alberta-licensed diploma and a portfolio of real applications you built.
- Alberta-licensed diploma
- Student-aid & grant eligible
- 50% Women-in-Tech bursary
- Beginner start — no experience needed
Next cohort starts 22nd June · Applications close 20th June — limited seats.
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Who this program is for
This diploma is designed for people who want a structured, supported path into tech — not years of theory and not random self-learning.
Newcomers to Canada
You want practical skills, real projects, and a clearer path to your first Canadian tech opportunity — without needing a perfect academic background.
Career switchers
You want to move into a field with real technical skills, but need a program that starts at the right level and keeps you progressing.
Stuck in support or QA
You understand software, bugs, and tools, but want the skills to move from supporting products to helping build them.
Working adults who need structure
You need a program with class times built around real life, so you can study without stepping away from all your responsibilities.
Not sure where you fit? Book a quick call and we'll help you decide.
Common concerns, answered
Do I need any tech experience?
No. You start from the basics — how the web works, then HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, step by step. What you do need is commitment: this is a serious, full-time-equivalent program, and the students who finish are the ones who show up and put in the hours. Come ready to work and we'll take you from zero to job-ready.
Can I keep working while I study?
Yes — that's how it's built. Classes run evenings and online, so most of our students stay in their current jobs throughout the program. You study around your life, not the other way around.
Is this diploma recognized by employers?
InnoTech is a licensed Alberta career college, and the diploma is Alberta-licensed. For newcomers especially: this is a real, recognized Canadian credential — not an online certificate — backed by a regulated institution with campuses in Calgary and Edmonton.
How would I afford it?
You may qualify for Alberta Student Aid, federal student loans, grants, bursaries, and scholarships — and women entering tech can apply for a bursary covering 50% of tuition. Our admissions team walks every student through the options that apply to them. Just ask on your call.
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Salary: Government of Alberta / Job Bank (NOC 21234), 2023–2025.
What you'll learn
You'll learn how real websites and web applications are built — from what users see, to what happens behind the scenes, to how data is stored, to how apps are deployed.
The visual layer your users click, read, and interact with. You'll structure pages with HTML, style and lay them out with CSS, make them work on any screen size, and add interactivity and dynamic interfaces with JavaScript and React. By the end you can turn a design into a working, responsive web interface.
Tools you'll use
Everything that happens behind the screen to make an app actually work. You'll write server-side logic, build and connect APIs, handle user accounts and authentication, and wire the front-end to the data and services it needs. This is where a static page becomes a real application that does things.
Tools you'll use
Where your application's data is stored, organized, and retrieved. You'll design tables and relationships, write queries to create, read, update, and delete data, and connect a database to your app so user information is saved reliably, searched, and updated. Good data structure is what keeps an app fast and trustworthy.
Tools you'll use
Taking a finished app off your laptop and putting it live on the internet. You'll use Git for version control and collaboration, deploy your project to the cloud, and learn the hosting and cloud basics that get a real app to a public URL — the final step that turns your work into something you can show employers.
Tools you'll use
The tools and technologies you'll actually use
The curriculum is built around practical tools used across modern web development, so students build both fundamentals and job-relevant exposure.
Program delivery built for real life
Online Learning
Learn from the comfort of your home with live lectures throughout the week to connect with your instructor.
On-Campus Learning
Study and collaborate with your peers on campus twice a week and enjoy the convenience of online classes the rest of the week.
Career Opportunities
Full-stack development skills can open the door to a range of entry-level web and software-related roles across different industries.
- Full Stack Developer
- Web Designer and Developer
- Front End Developer
- Web Application Developer
You could be earning in less than a year
Full-Stack Developers in Alberta earn a median of about $73,500/year, and up to $115,000 with experience. Entry roles typically start around $45,000–$52,000.
Source: Government of Alberta Wage & Salary Survey / Job Bank (NOC 21234), 2023–2025.
Worried about the cost? Most students don't pay full price up front.
Between Alberta Student Aid, federal loans, grants, and bursaries — plus a 50% tuition bursary for qualifying women in tech — there are real ways to reduce or defer what you pay. Tell us your situation on your advisor call and we'll map out exactly what you'd pay. We do this for every student.
Why Get a Diploma in AI Software Development
AI-assisted from day one
You learn the AI tools (including Claude Code) that working developers actually use, so you graduate already productive.
Taught by instructors with industry experience
Hands-on training from instructors with experience at companies like Lululemon, Amazon, and Meta.
Two real capstone projects
Not exercises. Two portfolio-grade applications you design, build, and deploy, which you can show in interviews on day one.
Career coaching + job-search support
The goal isn't just to learn skills — it's to be able to present them clearly and apply to realistic first roles.
Career support is designed to improve job-search readiness. Employment is not guaranteed.
- Portfolio review + guidance on presenting your work
- Resume + LinkedIn support
- Interview preparation (including technical communication)
- Job-search planning and application strategy
- Guidance on realistic first roles and stepping-stone paths
From Students Who've Made the Jump
"The whole learning process was something I really enjoyed. By the end of the program, they did a great job of making us feel confident. But the best part for me was getting to create my own projects."
Sophia S
Jr Software Developer · Edmonton
"Enjoyed the style of teaching. Very hands-on. I found the availability of one-on-ones especially helpful."
Anthony K
Web Application Developer · Calgary
"So grateful for Mark’s openness and willing to share or answer anything. Such a pleasure to be his student. You’ve really thought out each step of the program. I couldn’t have done it without all the support you’ve provided!"
Sophia S
Web Application Developer · Calgary
"This program played a huge role in my development journey. Alex is a fantastic instructor. I can honestly say this program helped me land my first job as a developer."
Peter S
Junior DevOps Engineer · Edmonton
"The staff were wonderful and always easy to get in touch with whenever I needed help. It's impressive how much I was able to learn in such a short period of time."
Aubrey M
Jr Web Developer · Calgary
"When I finished the course, I told myself I wanted to land a developer job within two years. As it turned out, I ended up in my role at Brevo before that deadline even came around."
Robert W
Software Developer · Edmonton
"I had zero tech background and honestly wasn't sure I could do it. Alex never made me feel stupid for asking questions. He just kept pushing until things clicked. Got a job offer before I even finished the program. Still feels unreal."
David S
Jr Web Application Developer · Calgary
"Piyush genuinely cared about where we ended up after graduation. That's rare. Got my first industry job two months after finishing the program."
Bruno K
Front End Developer · Edmonton
"I wasn't sure what to expect when I enrolled, but Piyush made all the difference. He actually takes the time to explain things in a way that clicks, and you can tell he genuinely wants you to succeed."
Nadia M
Jr. Software Developer · Edmonton
"I came in knowing absolutely nothing and that was a little intimidating at first. But the program eased me in at a pace that actually made sense. By the end, I was doing things I never thought I'd be able to do. It was one of the Best decision I've made for my career."
Sam N
Front End Developer · Calgary
"Did the Full Stack Development diploma here and it was worth it. The program is fast-paced and hands-on and you're building real projects early on, which is what you need when you're trying to break into industry. I came out with a solid portfolio and enough confidence to start freelancing, which is exactly what I'm doing now."
Roy M
Freelance Developer · Calgary
Your Career in Tech awaits you.
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