Our Stories
Visual Arts
Andrea Itzeck / Certificate program served as gateway to connecting German artist with Alberta’s local arts community
Management Development
Christopher Tom / Investing in business education paid off
Occupational Health & Safety
Ian Hooper / Exposure to different areas in the OH&S field helped Ian in his role as Health and Safety strategist
Writing & Editing
Shayne Woodsmith / For Shayne, teaching is all about human connection and personal growth
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA)
Rachel Wueschner / NACLAA program was fundamental for Rachel’s appointment as CAO
Business Analysis
Suzelle Umeobieri / Business Analysis program helped Suzelle embark on a new career path
This was my first fully online program, and I loved it. Never thought one can learn so much using this method. Now I am hooked!
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate 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
The information I gathered from the courses was very relevant to my job. I was also able to establish contacts with other students that are employed in the same sector.
The teachers were excellent and very helpful.
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 of the program.
Visual Arts Certificate student
The instructors are great, and the courses very well designed.
I really liked how eClass is easy to navigate and to use.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I student
The instructors and the class materials were great. I particularly enjoyed interacting with a diverse group of individuals from so many work industries.
The Visual Arts program is just what I wanted: it teaches you new art skills and helps you get ready for a career as an artist. I found the content and instructors excellent, and the final group art exhibition was a big plus.
Visual Arts Certificate
student
The ICIR program is outstanding. A real model of what lifelong learning can be.
Indigenous Community-Industry Relations Certificate student
The courses gave me very practical information that can be applied to my work and increased my knowledge in my field of interest.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
I learned a lot about different techniques. Getting advice and feedback from the instructors was very helpful, and I liked the sense of community I got from interacting with other students, seeing what they were doing, and learning from them.
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
The courses blended with my current line of work and, at the same time, provided me with new insight into a broader range of privacy topics.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
The instructors were very knowledgeable. I learned a lot from them.
Visual Arts 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 program is very relevant to municipal operations.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I 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 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.
Excellent job on the online delivery. Other educational institutions are much more complicated! We had great instructors, and I enjoyed the ability to connect with other local government professionals during the discussions.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level II student
I enjoyed the excellent instructors, the camaraderie of my fellow students, and how the program pushed me to expand my abilities.
Visual Arts Certificate 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 enjoyed being able to network and talk to people who work in a similar field to mine.
Construction Management and Administration Certificate student
It’s great that the instructors acknowledge the constraints in the life of a “mature” student with family and job commitments.
The instructors are first rate.