Shape the spaces Canada is building.
Draft the housing, civic and commercial spaces Canada needs most — and graduate with a real portfolio in under two years.
Draft the housing, civic and commercial spaces Canada needs most — and graduate with a real portfolio in under two years.
The Architectural Technology diploma graduates students with industry-recognized skills rooted in a foundation of design theory. You'll obtain the skills to succeed across the architectural design and construction industry.
Students study and develop architectural drafting and presentation techniques, examine environmental considerations, and investigate both theoretical and practical elements of architectural methodology. The program adds an exploration of project management, adherence to construction-industry norms, and an in-depth look at building materials and specifications.
Over a 95-week combined learning model, you'll build industry skills through simulations and capstone development — enabling you to create a marketable portfolio of work before you ever graduate.
The program is recognized and licensed by Alberta Advanced Education, and government funding may be available to eligible students.
I'm moving from being a stay-at-home mom to possibly making homes for others. It's a major manifestation for myself.
Stay-at-home mom · 5 years · two daughters
Architectural Technology student · building her portfolio · learning AutoCAD & 3D design
Graduates pursue roles across design, construction, and inspection — drafting and detailing building designs in CAD, BIM, and Revit, working alongside architects and engineers, or entering project management and construction sales. Canada's housing shortage means demand for trained design professionals is strong and consistent across the country.
Alberta and Canada's housing shortage means design and drafting talent is consistently in demand. Graduates with CAD, BIM, and Revit skills are hired across design firms, government, and construction companies — often before they finish their practicum.
A 95-week diploma that combines live online instruction with on-site practicum and a capstone portfolio — completed in under two years, from anywhere in Canada or on-site in Calgary.
Live, instructor-led classes delivered virtually. A modular curriculum covers architectural drawings, design theory, building science, CAD, BIM, and Revit in a flexible structure that builds skills sequentially — so every course prepares you for the next. Study from anywhere in Canada at your own location.
Your practicum places you in a real architectural or construction environment — applying drafting and design skills to live projects. The capstone is your signature portfolio piece: a comprehensive project that demonstrates your technical range to employers. On-site classes are available at MCG's Calgary campus, Monday to Friday.
26 courses across four phases — from design foundations and technical drafting through advanced systems, CAD/BIM, and a hands-on capstone. Total: 1,900 instructional hours.
Please note that course order may vary.
All applicants meet with an MCG Admissions representative — the assessment is free and takes about an hour. We offer both standard and mature admission pathways.
Most students don't pay full price — grants, bursaries and a 0% payment plan bring the real number down. Talk to an advisor to build yours.
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