Course Series
in Workplace Wellness Leadership
Start exploring connected careers. People in these types of occupational fields may benefit from this program:
All 3 courses are part-time
and also open to current practitioners
Program enrolment is optional – register without applying
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occupational health practitoners
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managers
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human resources professionals
The Workplace Wellness Leadership series is designed to empower managers, HR personnel, and OHS professionals to design, create, and lead workplace health and wellness initiatives, while addressing the psychological hazards and elements needed to overcome them.
In this series of three seminars, learners will examine the key leadership concepts and skills necessary to effectively lead workplace wellness initiatives for their organizations. The three workshops provide you with the skills to implement the “Healthy Workplaces Framework.”
Students who complete the series and wish to continue with their education may be granted 35 hours of seminar exemption toward a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
It is designed for mid-level managers and supervisors who are developing workplace wellness programs in their organizations. Students may come from a wide range of employment sectors, including private, government, education, and non-profit.
No application required – just register in a course.
3-day seminars held in Edmonton, with one seminar also available in Calgary.
No prerequisites.
A note about COVID-19 measures
If you see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format—but not the program. Winter, Spring, and Summer 2021 courses have been converted to remote delivery platforms. Register for a course online or apply to a program via email, and keep learning!
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Can be completed in 1 year
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Pay as you go
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Start today – no need to apply for admission
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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Eligibility
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Apply by |
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| Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta |
Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time |
| Canada Training Benefit
Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work. |
$250+ income tax return |
| Alumni Professional Development Grant
Any alumnus of the University of Alberta |
75% of course fee monthly deadline |
| HRDF
Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA) |
$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep |
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