Continuing & Professional Education

ESG and Supply Chain Strategies: Profits with a Purpose

Earn a Microcredential

Courses for everyone 1

  • entrepreneurs

These part-time study courses are designed to enhance current practitioners’ skillsets
Program enrolment is optional – register in a course without applying for admission

Participants will understand the principles and purpose of ESG and Social Procurement in business, focusing on sourcing strategies. As well they will attain working knowledge of how to contribute to social capital and economic development; draft policies which reflect social values; understand the role of technology in affecting sustainability; develop relevant KPIs, strategies and tactics; understand trade agreement obligations at national and international levels; build awareness of circular economy impacts; identify opportunities and challenges, and hear directly from Canadian ESG leaders.
Not currently scheduled – new schedules announced each June and November.
Course overview
  • An appli­ca­tion fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program.
  • Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you reg­is­ter for your classes.
  • Some cours­es require a text­book at an addi­tion­al cost.
  • Eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
Funding source
Eligibility
Amount
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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
Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan 

Whether you intend to work in the same field you trained in outside of Canada, or you wish to apply your transferable skills to a new career, this low-interest loan helps you cover the cost of education and related living expenses.

 Up to $15,000 loan
N/A
HRDF 

Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA)

 $750 annually
Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep
                                                                                                                                       

Ready to take a course?

  • Take a course without applying and enrolling in the program.
  • No University of Alberta background necessary.
    • Questions: busprog@ualberta.ca
    • 780-492-3027
    • Course planner schedule-at-a-glance