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Fall & Winter courses now open for registration

Spaces are limited; register online now to reserve your place. Did you know you can take individual courses at Extension without applying to a full program? Start exploring and find your best fit.

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Mostly online

Most courses will be online for Fall 2021, more delivery options available Winter 2022

Pay as you go

Learn part-time, at your own pace

SkillUp@UA

Short, online, on-demand business courses designed to help you learn new skills fast while enhancing your resume or LinkedIn profile. These courses are offered in partnership with MindEdge and include topics like cybersecurity, communications, Six Sigma, non-profit management, women in business, and more.

Choose your on-demand course

All online

Start anytime

Current offer

Get an additional course for free
when you enrol in your first course

Three New Technology Programs

Starting this summer, the Faculty of Extension is bringing you three new part-time, fully online programs to provide you with the digital skills needed for the most in-demand occupations in Alberta and Canada:

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Academic English for Graduate Studies

Meet the U of A's graduate programs English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement in 14 weeks

Apply today

Study online

Includes access
to Student Engagement Centre

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WORKSHOPS

Online Writing Weeks 2021

Join us July 12–16 and July 19–23, 2021, for Extension’s annual Writing Week. Participate in one or all of our insightful workshops and learn from local professional authors in an interactive online experience!

Each workshop runs Monday through Friday, for a total of 7.5 hours per week. That’s 1.5 hours of instruction, peer review, and professional feedback each day.

Open enrolment

8 workshops to choose from

Learn from local authors

Community Engaged

Extension offers:

Continuing & professional education

300+ courses and over 30 programs

Corporate training

Relevant, flexible, and high-quality up-skilling

Professional designations

Prepare for, or maintain, your industry accreditation

English Language School

For international, visiting, and local students

NEW

Professional Education for Executives

tailor-made for business owners, leaders, and executives

Continue advancing

We can help you boost your existing career or embark on a new one.

Take one of our 300+ courses or select from 40+ professional programs. view all→

Open to everyone, and there is no admission process to register in classes.

Tailored to suit your needs

We cater to learners who want to advance their careers while also working full-time jobs.

Our class offerings include daytime, weekend, evening, and condensed courses. You can also learn online or in a blended format that combines online and in-class components.

Reputation matters

The U of A’s Faculty of Extension is widely regarded among business and government leaders for its ability to provide professional education that responds to the evolving industry needs.

I really liked how eClass is easy to navigate and to use.

National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I student

A big plus is the interaction you get throughout the courses. You hear different stories, listen to different opinions… It really helps you to gain some perspective.

Management Development Certificate for Professional Engineers & Geoscientists student

I was very impressed with the lectures: the instructor generously shared her own L2 learner’s experiences with us and the teacher’s attitudes she showed us today came from her own experiences.

English Medium Instruction student

The broad scope of the information provided helps you understand most aspects of local government operations.

National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I student