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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.
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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.

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 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.


The instructors provided us students with insider information about the construction industry that you will never receive from a textbook.
Construction Management and Administration 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 instructors are great, and the courses very well designed.
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


Construction is a major part of architecture. As an architectural designer, I found the program to be very beneficial.
Construction Management & Administration Certificate student
I quite enjoyed the program and learned a lot. There is a real value for small business owners to take it.
Social Media Certificate student

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