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Continuing and Professional Education at the University of Alberta.
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 two hubs within the Art and Design area are our Residential Interiors program and our Visual Arts course collection. Whether you have a passion for interior decorating, are looking to further your career in UX/UI design, or are ready to unleash your inner artist, here’s where you’ll find an ever-growing portfolio of learning opportunities to channel your creativity into a new career or a personal exploration.
Our 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 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.
Our Environmental Sciences and Renewable Energy area has courses, series, and programs to help move your career forward. Join environmental professionals in Alberta and across Canada as you learn from our four specialized areas in Soil Science, Water Resource Management, Land Reclamation, and Environmental Remediation. We also offer four stackable programs in Renewable Energy, including Wind and Solar. Students who complete the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate are eligible to write the Sustainable Energy Technologies Professional Exam. We also offer learning opportunities in 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. You may also check out our Workplace Wellness Leadership series.
The University of Alberta and Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) are pleased to announce a partnership to jointly deliver the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Community-Industry Relations certificate program.
This agreement brings together the knowledge systems of both institutions, their expertise and wisdom in their respective teaching areas, and their desire to work together for the provision of continuing education.
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.
Our Technology and Innovation programming area offers career programs for digital marketers, web developers, and UX/UI designers. We also teach languages like C#, JavaScript, HTML5 and Python, as well as skill-based courses focused on big data, analytics, managing IT projects, data science, and more.
Learning a language is more than making unusual sounds and learning a new alphabet. It’s about communicating and understanding — it is a cultural experience. Gain an edge on the expanding global market and connect with new people through developing competence in a second language.
Discover our courses designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to create more inclusive conversations and design more accessible environments for all to thrive. From Universal Design principles to understanding disabilities and adaptive technologies, our expert instructors will help create a more inclusive future, taking steps toward making the world a better place for everyone.
2 new learning opportunities
launched this year:
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Fundamentals Training
Microcredential
Rick Hansen Foundation Inclusion & Accessibility Training
Microcredential
All credentials & courses
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Fundamentals Training
Microcredential
Enhance your knowledge and application of Universal Design and meaningful accessibility through case studies. Learners will also be introduced to Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC), a rating and recognition program that measures the meaningful accessibility of a site. There are no prerequisites to take this course. Join us on the journey towards an accessible world for people of all ages and abilities.
Rick Hansen Foundation Inclusion & Accessibility Training
Microcredential
XR Development with Unity
Microcredential
Learn the skills you need to launch a career in augmented reality and virtual reality development.
Unity Development
Microcredential
Learn the skills you need to launch a career in Unity Development.
Interaction Design and Prototyping for XR
Microcredential
Learn the skills you need to launch a career in augmented reality and virtual reality design and prototyping.
Communication Skills for the Workplace
Certificate
Language skills and soft skills for ESL individuals who are either currently working in the public or private sector, or looking to increase their employability.
Technology in Logistics and Distribution Management
Microcredential
Developed in consultation with Supply Chain Canada (SCC) the Technology in Logistics and Distribution Management Microcredential supports professionals transitioning to or working in logistics...
SkillUp@UA
on-demand courses
Your professional development journey just got a lot easier with our most flexible learning format yet.
UX / UI Research Methods
Microcredential
The first of its kind in Alberta, the UX/UI Research Methods Microcredential is designed for learners with no prior knowledge of User Experience (UX)...
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development
Microcredential
Do you have a business idea that gets you excited about and keeps coming back to you? When you envision your future self, do...
ESG and Supply Chain Strategies: Profits with a Purpose
Microcredential
Social Procurement and ESG are gaining interest across Canada as corporations adopt more sustainable practices. As municipalities and organizations across Canada adopt these practices...
Digital Marketing for Business
Microcredential
This microcredential is focused on the knowledge and skills needed to leverage and best use digital marketing from a business perspective. Learn the fundamentals...
Construction Estimating & Planning
Microcredential
The Construction Estimating and Planning Microcredential is a suite of three connected courses designed to offer a pathway into the field of construction management...
Data Privacy and Security
Microcredential
Learn about core issues related to data collection, data protection, and security. Be equipped with knowledge of privacy and data collection, understand various definitions...
Renewable Energy Technologies
Certificate
The Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate aims to fill the shortage for knowledgeable and skilled professionals for the growing sector of clean energy.
Digital Marketing
Certificate
Digital technology is deeply changing the way businesses and not-for-profits operate and market themselves. The Digital Marketing Certificate is a part-time, fully online program...
UX / UI Design
Certificate
User Experience (UX) Design and User Interface (UI) Design are the two sides of user-centred design, an emergent field that has seen rapid growth...
C# Back End Web Development
Certificate
Digital skills are in high demand, with back end web development ranking fifth out of the top ten most in-demand digital jobs in Alberta...
Python Back End Web Development
Certificate
Digital skills are in high demand, with back end web development ranking fifth out of the top ten most in-demand digital jobs in Alberta...
Full-Stack Web Development
Diploma
Software development involves more than coding. Solid foundations in time-tracking, project planning, user experience, communication, and quality assurance help you build awesome programs and...
Front End Web Development
Certificate
Learn about the front end of website development in this part-time, fully online certificate offered as a partnership between Online and Continuing Education and...
Professional Education for Executives
collection
Tailor-made for business owners, leaders, and executives
Renewable Energy Essentials
Series
Enhance your resume and marketability in the clean technology job market with this program, as you learn about renewable energy, smart cities, and the...
Wind Energy Development and Design
Series
Acquire a strong understanding of wind power technologies and walk through the planning, design, and development process required to install different wind projects. Understand...
Solar Energy Development and Design
Series
Understand the technology behind solar power as you acquire a foundational understanding of solar power and walk through the planning, design, and development process...
Technology & Innovation
course collection
Our Technology and Innovation programming area offers software training on a broad range of applications, from Excel and MS Project to InDesign and SketchUp...
Workplace Wellness Leadership
Series
The Workplace Wellness Leadership series is designed to empower managers, HR personnel, and OHS professionals to design, create, and lead workplace health and wellness...
Business Strategy
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...
Applied Geostatistics
Citation
This citation is designed to provide geoscientists, as well as mining and petroleum engineers, with knowledge and skills that will allow them to better...
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA II)
Certificate
The NACLAA Level II program is designed for municipal administrators that hold higher-level positions within the municipal civil service and are interested in greater...
OHS Emerging Issues
on-demand courses
Free online learning:
Stress Management in the Workplace
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
Fatigue in the Workplace
Cannabis Impairment in the Workplace
Supply Management Training
Diploma
With all areas of the supply chain increasingly impacting an organization’s competitiveness, today’s market demands skilled practitioners to support the management of complex supply...
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...
Social Media
Certificate
The Social Media Certificate provides an in-depth understanding of how to use various social media platforms for communication and marketing. Explore tools used to...
Residential Interiors
Certificate
This unique program, the first in Western Canada, offers you a university-level certificate in the art of interior decorating.
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...
Project Management
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...
Occupational Health & Safety
Certificate
The Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, one of the most advanced in Canada, is a cornerstone for safety in the province. Whether you are...
Occupational Health & Safety
Diploma
As an industry changes and grows, so too does the benchmark for knowledge and skills expected by leading industry professionals. Developed to meet the...
Management Development for APEGA
Certificate
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Forthcoming Program Closure. Please be aware of the forthcoming closure of the Management Development for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Certificate. The last...
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...
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA I)
Certificate
This is a long-running and award-winning program that consists of two fully online certificates: NACLAA Level I and NACLAA Level II (primarily designed for...
Advanced Leadership
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.
Information Access and Protection of Privacy
Certificate
This award-winning, online program focuses on the theories, concepts, principles, issues, and best practices involved in the appropriate administration of access and privacy legislation...
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...
Global Leadership
Certificate
Every day the world becomes more connected through technology, trade, humanitarian work, and shared environmental resources. Strong leadership is an increasingly needed asset, the...
Water Resource Management
Certificate
Land Reclamation
Certificate
Environmental Remediation
Certificate
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...
Change Management
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...
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...
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 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...
Applied Land Use Planning
Certificate
This program supports the learning needs of professionals in the areas of municipal government planning, development, and bylaw enforcement. Designed to match the complexity...
Indigenous Community-Industry Relations
Certificate
The University of Alberta and Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) are pleased to announce a partnership to jointly deliver the Online and Continuing Education's Indigenous...
