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Continuing and Professional Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Extension.
We can help you boost your existing career, or embark on a new one. Upskill, reskill, or learn for fun with over 300 courses and 40 professional programs to choose from. Our courses, seminars, and programs are developed by subject matter experts, leading researchers, and industry partners, and they are delivered by industry leaders currently working in their fields.
The main hubs within the Art and Design area are our Residential Interiors and our Visual Arts programs. But you’ll also find here series like the Indigenous Visual Literacy and an always renewed portfolio of individual workshops. What’s best: you may enrol in courses and unleash your inner artist even if you don’t wish to invest in a full program.
Extension’s Business and Leadership area has no shortage of programs, series, courses, and workshops to help you move your career forward. If a business skill is in demand in the workplace, you can learn it here. There is much to browse and find out, so take your time and check out the wealth of options we have to offer.
Being an effective communicator is a must-have skill no matter what industry you work in. Our Writing and Communications area has a robust portfolio of courses that will help you excel in your written and oral communication skills. In addition, we offer content aimed at professional communicators, such as our Social Media certificate and many courses focused on the tools of the trade. Languages courses (French, Spanish, and others) are also grouped within this area.
Environmental planning and management are the core focus of our Environmental Studies area. Join the growing number of environmental professionals in Alberta and across Canada as you learn from our four specialized certificates in Soil Science, Water Resource Management, Land Reclamation, and Environmental Remediation. We also offer learning opportunities in trenchless technologies and geostatistics.
Become a registered professional and have an impactful career in workplace health and safety through the programs in our Health, Safety, and Wellness area. We offer a certificate and a professional diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, which provide students not only with highly respected educational credentials but also with a clear path for professional accreditation. For a short-term update on a specific area, you may also check out our Workplace Wellness Leadership series.
Developed with input from Elders and taught by Indigenous instructors, the programs in our Indigenous Relations area are designed as catalysts for community engagement between Indigenous people, settler allies, industry, and government. Whether you want to learn more about Indigenous cultures and worldviews, or your job makes you responsible for relationship-building with Indigenous peoples, we have a learning opportunity for you.
The programs within our Public Sector area prepare learners to find a career path in different areas and levels of government administration. The NACLAA certificates will help you get what you need for starting or advancing a career in local government; the IAPP certificate focuses on the administration of information access and privacy legislation; and the ALUP certificate supports professionals in municipal government planning and development. Also make sure to check out our short series on Planning for Diverse Environments, as well as the City-Building and Community Engagement series.
Our Technology and Innovation programming area offers software training on a broad range of applications, from Excel and MS Project to InDesign and SketchUp. We also teach languages like R and Python, as well as skill-based courses focused on big data, analytics, managing IT projects, data science, and more.
LearnÂing a lanÂguage is more than makÂing unusuÂal sounds and learnÂing a new alphabet. It’s about comÂmuÂniÂcatÂing and underÂstandÂing — it is a culÂturÂal experience. Gain an edge on the expandÂing globÂal marÂket and conÂnect with new peoÂple through develÂopÂing comÂpeÂtence in a secÂond language.
Analytics for Business 3
– course series
Organizations generate a wealth of data through their everyday operations. Mining through that data to extract meaningful information can be a daunting task if...
Business Analysis Certificate
Change has always been a constant—but never as fast as now. Technologies grow old at light speed, the advance of globalization erases traditional borders...
Business Seminars course collection
If you are a busy professional who wants to expand your current knowledge, increase your competitive edge, and stay up-to-date on emerging trends, then...
Business Strategy 3
– course series
Success doesn’t happen by accident. It doesn’t happen without a well-planned strategy, and it doesn’t happen unless that strategy is communicated and executed effectively...
Certified Administrative Professional Designation
Keeping skills up to date with current trends is vital to any role. More and more often, administrative assistants are being recognized as key...
Certified in Management Designation
This designation is awarded by Canada’s senior management association, the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM), an organization that for 75 years has been advancing...
Change Management 3
– course series
Knowing how to initiate, lead, and manage successful change initiatives is vital to organizations and key to being a successful manager. You must act...
Conflict Resolution 4
– course series
Conflict resolution is one of the most sought-after soft skills in the job market. Learn strategies and techniques to help manage and resolve conflicts...
Construction Management & Administration Certificate
The construction industry is one of the largest economic driving forces in Alberta and Canada. The University of Alberta’s Construction Management & Administration Certificate...
Data Science 3
– course series
The need for data science and analytics skills is growing rapidly for a wide range of professions in all sectors. Our Data Science series...
Global Leadership Advanced Citation
Every day the world becomes more connected through technology, trade, humanitarian work, and shared environmental resources. Strong leadership is an increasingly needed asset, the...
Human Resources Management Certificate
In the era of knowledge-based economies, human capital has become a critical factor for organizational success. Talented intellectual capital is a coveted asset, one...
Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate
This award-winÂning, online proÂgram focusÂes on the theÂoÂries, conÂcepts, prinÂciÂples, issues, and best pracÂtices involved in the approÂpriÂate adminÂisÂtraÂtion of access and priÂvaÂcy legÂisÂlaÂtion...
Leadership Advanced Certificate
Businesses and organizations rely on strong leaders to move them forward—outstanding individuals who excel at leading change, making difficult decisions, and inspiring teams.
Machine Learning for Managers 3
– course series
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) intersect with business applications and processes on a daily basis. Having a foundational understanding of AI and...
Management Development Certificate
Management at all levels has a dramatic impact on the performance of an organization, influencing areas from productivity and growth to profitability and employee...
Management Development for APEGA Certificate
There is a growing demand for business-savvy leaders that combine technical expertise with an ability to engage teams and think strategically. In the world...
Management Development for Police Services Certificate
Designed in partnership with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), the University of Alberta Management Development Certificate for Police Services provides comprehensive and relevant management...
Managing Organizational Risk 3
– course series
What do you do to prevent and prepare for bad things to happen? Organizational Risk shows up in many forms: server crashes, office flooding...
Project Management 3
– course series
Project management has become a critical skill in every workplace. Managers need the tools, techniques, and knowledge to handle projects and deliver successful outcomes...
Risk and Insurance Management (CRM) Designation
Awarded by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI), the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is a widely recognized qualification that provides risk managers a...
Supervisory Development Citation
Are you new to the supervisory role? Do you aspire to become a leader and move up to the next level in your career...
