Our Stories
Jamie Anderson / "The program has prepared me for the out of left field tasks"
Gerald Kuipers / Three faces of continuing education: A personal trajectory
Andrea Itzeck / Certificate program served as gateway to connecting German artist with Alberta’s local arts community
Christopher Tom / Investing in business education paid off
Ian Hooper / Exposure to different areas in the OH&S field helped Ian in his role as Health and Safety strategist
Shayne Woodsmith / For Shayne, teaching is all about human connection and personal growth
Rachel Wueschner / NACLAA program was fundamental for Rachel’s appointment as CAO
Suzelle Umeobieri / Business Analysis program helped Suzelle embark on a new career path
The program really helped me build a network to support my career. It was life-changing for me.
I enjoyed the excellent instructors, the camaraderie of my fellow students, and how this pushed me to expand my abilities.
Visual Arts student
The instructors are great, and the courses very well designed.
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
It was great to be able to get a university education on my own time. I appreciated the feedback I received and enjoyed seeing the various styles of other student artworks. Loved the instructors. Loved becoming absorbed in the work.
Visual Arts student
The faculty is really good. They often shared their real-life experiences with us, which was a great way of learning more about the world of business.
The instructors and the class materials were great. I particularly enjoyed interacting with a diverse group of individuals from so many work industries.
This is the best program for professionals working in municipal government.
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA II) Advanced Certificate student
All instructors were extremely well versed in their fields. But one of them — a senior lawyer with the Alberta Government who taught a course on OHS law — was incredibly impressive.
The instructors are experienced and engaging. They effectively leveraged current events and practical examples to reinforce key concepts.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
The instructors are excellent. This is a great program for municipal government leaders.
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA I) Advanced Certificate student
It’s great when you start putting the theory into practice at work. The knowledge you gain allows for better budget recommendations and decisions.
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA I) Advanced Certificate student
The assignments were thought-provoking, always encouraging us to consider multiple solutions to a problem.
Business Analysis Certificate student
Construction is a major part of architecture. As an architectural designer, I found the program to be very beneficial.
Construction Management & Administration Certificate student
The office was flexible and helpful when I needed an accommodation to fast-track the program. I also liked that we always had plenty of time to complete assignments. The teachers were very nice.
I’ve gained a great deal of knowledge from the program.
The learning content is awesome and highly applicable to many work scenarios.
Leadership Advanced Certificate student
I enjoyed being able to network and talk to people who work in a similar field to mine.
Construction Management and Administration Certificate student
This was a wonderful introduction to art. I would recommend it to anyone.
The program is very relevant to municipal operations.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I student
I’d recommend the IAPP program both to those already in the field and those who want to start an exciting career and move up fast.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
The instructors were very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. I learned a lot from their comments and criticisms. Interacting with students from other provinces all over Canada was also great.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level II student
I enjoyed learning new curriculum and meeting like-minded students in the same field.
Construction Management & Administration Certificate student
The courses are excellent and make it easier to grow within your career.
Business Analysis Certificate student
The information and experience gained were very useful, and I really enjoyed the interaction with the instructors and my classmates.
Supervisory Development Citation student