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 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
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 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 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.
Visual Arts 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
I loved the one-on-one instruction and the interaction with other students. Loved watching them learn and perform in class while I also advanced on my own art.
Visual Arts 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
The instruction is great but, to be honest, I also enjoyed learning from other students. I haven’t worked in the industry yet, so hearing from classmates on their challenges or successes was crucial for me to operationalize what we were learning in a real-world environment.
I enjoyed the excellent instructors, the camaraderie of my fellow students, and how this pushed me to expand my abilities.
Visual Arts student
I enjoyed learning new curriculum and meeting like-minded students in the same field.
Construction Management & Administration Certificate student
Because the instructors actually work in the “real world,” they can take their experiences and make them relatable to the course materials. That helped me learn immensely.
Networking was a plus. I have built relationships with my professors and many of my classmates.
Leadership Advanced 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
The courses are excellent and make it easier to grow within your career.
Business Analysis Certificate student
Such a great course! What I enjoyed the most was the mastery of both subject content, knowledge delivery, and motivational leadership.
Applied Geostatistics student
The IAPP program was flexible enough to adapt to my work and life schedule. It was doable while working full time and being a single parent to two kids.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
The program is extremely well presented and the instructors are great. The interaction with other students also helped me expand my understanding of OHS in other industries.
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 teachers were excellent and very helpful.
I’ve learned so much! I appreciate how supportive the staff and professors were.
It’s great that the instructors acknowledge the constraints in the life of a “mature” student with family and job commitments.
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 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
All of the courses can be related to different tasks that are required in the profession. I would recommend the OHS program to anyone interested in a job in health and safety.
The program really helped me build a network to support my career. It was life-changing for me.