Sterling College helps students realize their greatest potential through applied education and industry-recognized qualifications. Sterling College offers programs in partnership with Red Deer College! Through this partnership, Sterling College is able to offer programs that are designed to enhance skills, build expertise and get job-ready! Two of these programs are in Information Technology—the Diploma in Software Development and the Diploma in Network Administration. These programs both run for 48 weeks and are taught with industry professionals using state-of-the-art technology and tools. They are also offering a new nursing program, the Post Degree Certificate in Health Care Practice and Management, designed to help IENs take on leadership roles in the Canadian healthcare environment.