Alberta Business and Health Institute

What Alberta Business and Health Institute does

Alberta Business and Health Institute (ABHI) is a private career college operating two campuses in Calgary (headquarters) and Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Founded around 2017, ABHI delivers seven career-focused diploma programs across three verticals: Health & Wellness (Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk, Community Support Worker), Business (Accounting and Payroll Administration, Business Administration), and Education (Education Assistant). Program durations range from 19 weeks (Pharmacy Assistant) to 104 weeks (Massage Therapy), with tuitions from CAD $12,000 to $37,000.

The institute operates a hybrid learning model that combines live online coursework delivered through the D2L Brightspace LMS with scheduled in-person hands-on training at campus labs and a student massage clinic. Microsoft Teams supports communication. Six of the seven programs include practicum placements arranged through a network of community organizations and healthcare employers, and programs offer monthly intake cycles, flexible weekday/weekend scheduling, and small class sizes. The technology stack is commodity (D2L Brightspace + Teams), with no proprietary AI or data systems described.

ABHI generates revenue almost entirely from upfront tuition paid by individual students, supplemented by CAD $300 international application fees and CAD $50 domestic admission fees. The go-to-market is sales-led via an admissions team supported by community events, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), and graduate referral channels. The institute serves two primary segments: domestic career-focused students (including mature students) and international students, supported by ABHI's Designated Learning Institution (DLI) status and multi-province student aid eligibility (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the headcount is approximately 9 employees.

Name

Alberta Business and Health Institute

Legal name

Alberta Business and Health Institute

Website

https://abhinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alberta Business and Health Institute (ABHI) is a private career college operating two Alberta campuses (Calgary, Red Deer) that delivers seven hybrid diploma programs in healthcare, business, and education to domestic and international students via D2L Brightspace-supported online and in-person instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career College / Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAJAF

Health Information Management (EHR) & Medical Office Administration

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

SECONDARYEDAAAEAH

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Career college education
• Diploma programs
• Vocational training
• Healthcare education
• Business administration training

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Deer, Alberta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ABHI generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students for diploma programs. Tuition varies by program length: shorter programs like Pharmacy Assistant ($12,000) cost less than longer programs like Massage Therapy ($37,000). International students pay a $1,500 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance.
2. Application Fees: International students pay a non-refundable CAD $300 application fee. Domestic students pay a $50 admission fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alberta Business and Health Institute (ABHI) is a private career college operating two campuses in Alberta, Canada, offering 7 diploma programs spanning Healthcare (Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk, Community Support Worker), Business (Accounting & Payroll Administration, Business Administration), and Education (Education Assistant). Programs are delivered through a hybrid learning model combining live online classes via D2L Brightspace LMS with scheduled in-person hands-on training sessions, with monthly intake cycles and durations ranging from 19 to 104 weeks.

Product overview

Alberta Business and Health Institute (ABHI) offers a portfolio of 7 career-focused diploma programs delivered through a hybrid learning model combining live online classes with scheduled in-person sessions. Programs span three main categories: Business (Accounting and Payroll Administration, Business Administration), Education (Education Assistant), and Health and Wellness (Community Support Worker, Massage Therapy, Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk, Pharmacy Assistant). Program durations range from 19 to 104 weeks, with tuition fees from $12,000 to $37,000. The institute operates campuses in Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta, and serves both domestic and international students with admission requirements including high school completion or mature student status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Program A 57-week diploma program preparing students for careers in accounting, payroll, and business administration through hands-on training in payroll processing, bookkeeping, and financial record management. Total tuition is $25,000 CAD.
• Business Administration Diploma Program A 56-week diploma program providing hands-on training in management, finance, marketing, and business operations with practical skills development for various business settings. Total tuition is $25,000 CAD.
• Education Assistant Diploma Program A 56-week diploma program preparing students for careers supporting teachers and students in elementary and secondary schools, covering child development, communication skills, and behavioral management. Total tuition is $25,000 CAD.
• Community Support Worker Diploma Program A 57-week diploma program training students to support individuals facing physical, mental, and social challenges, covering social work theories, counseling skills, and crisis intervention. Total tuition is $25,000 CAD.
• Massage Therapy Diploma Program A 104-week diploma program combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training covering orthopedic assessment, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, and remedial exercise. Total tuition is $37,000 CAD.
• Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk Diploma Program A 37-week diploma program preparing students for healthcare administrative careers covering medical office procedures, health information management, medical terminology, and administrative skills. Total tuition is $18,000 CAD.
• Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program A 19-week diploma program training students for careers in community and hospital pharmacies covering prescription processing, inventory management, medication preparation, and pharmacy operations. Total tuition is $12,000 CAD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 out of 7 programs include practicum placements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Organizations and Employers (Practicum Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABHI partners with a growing network of community organizations and employers that provide practicum placement opportunities for students. 6 out of 7 programs include practicum components. The institute works to arrange placements as close to students' homes as possible, subject to partner availability. Practicum agreements are completed and signed by all required parties before placements begin.
• Kaizen Massage & Wellness (Lethbridge)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate-owned massage therapy clinic opened by ABHI alumni. ABHI directors visited to congratulate graduates and support their new business, representing ongoing relationship with graduate entrepreneurs.
• Healing Touch Clinic CalgaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity clinic where ABHI massage therapy students gained hands-on learning experience providing student massages under supervision.
• Covenant Care Villa MarieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility that welcomed ABHI massage students to provide complimentary chair massages to healthcare workers, offering students community engagement and hands-on experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford College: Oxford College is an Ontario-based private career college offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, and community services with hybrid learning delivery. It is comparable to ABHI in operating model, target student demographic, and program mix.
• Columbia College: Columbia College is a private career college in Vancouver, BC offering diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, and ESL pathways for international students. It is comparable to ABHI in private career college structure and international student focus.
• Medix College: Medix College is a Canadian private vocational school specializing in healthcare diploma programs including massage therapy, pharmacy assistant, and medical office assistance. It is a direct competitor in ABHI's largest program vertical.
• Eastern College: Eastern College is a Canadian private career college with campuses in Atlantic Canada offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, and technology. It is comparable to ABHI in private career college model, program duration, and tuition structure.
• CDI College: CDI College is one of Canada's largest private career college networks with multi-campus operations across multiple provinces offering healthcare, business, and technology diploma programs. It is a direct comparable to ABHI in business model, program mix, and target student segments.
• Reeves College: Reeves College operates private career college campuses in Alberta (Calgary and other cities) offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, and education support. It is the closest geographic and program-mix competitor to ABHI in the Alberta market.
• Robertson College: Robertson College is a Canadian private career college with campuses in Manitoba and Ontario offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, and community services. It is comparable to ABHI in program structure, hybrid delivery, and emphasis on employment outcomes.
• triOS College: triOS College is a Canadian private career college with multiple campuses offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, law, and technology. It directly competes with ABHI for both domestic and international students seeking career-focused diploma credentials.

Broad incumbents

• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): SAIT is a large public polytechnic institution based in Calgary, Alberta offering diploma and degree programs across many more verticals than ABHI. It is an incumbent competitor for healthcare and business students but operates at significantly larger scale and with broader program breadth.

Regional players

• NorQuest College: NorQuest College is a publicly funded community college based in Edmonton, Alberta offering diploma and certificate programs including healthcare and business administration. It is a regional competitor for the same Alberta student pool as ABHI but with public funding and broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@abhinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Alberta-Business-Health-Institute-ABHI-61573643818972
• Instagraminstagram.com/trainingwithabhi?igsh=MWx3Y2VvYzA2enFxYQ==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abhinstitute

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Investors

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