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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 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 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.
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.
The University of Alberta and Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) are pleased to announce a partnership to jointly deliver the Faculty of Extension’s Indigenous programs: Indigenous Community-Industry Relations certificate (ICIR) and Indigenous Community Engagement citation (ICE).
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. 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.
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.
World Languages course collection
Gain an edge on the expanding global market and connect with new people through developing competence in a second language.
Professional Education for Executives collection
Tailor-made for business owners, leaders, and executives
Renewable Energy Essentials 3–course 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 4–course 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 4–course 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...
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...
Planning for Diverse Environments 3–course series
The series will provide you with expertise in planning communities in the areas of urban, rural, regional, and winter environments.
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...
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 3–course 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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) Advanced 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...
Writing & Communications course collection
Clear communication is essential wherever life takes you. With email and texting becoming the new normal for communication, we are increasingly relying on writing...
OHS Emerging Issues
– FREE online microlearning
course series
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act came into effect in 2018 and brought to the fore a host of new and emerging issues...
Visual Arts course collection
Give your art practice the dedication it deserves by expanding your knowledge and exploring new skills with our Visual Arts course collection.
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...
Editing & Proofreading 3–course series
The Editing and Proofreading Series provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental editing and proofreading skills for a range of fields spanning traditional...
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...
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 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...
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate
For practitioners seeking an educational credential (CRST) recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), as well as those in other diverse...
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 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...
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 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) Advanced 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...
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.
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...
Indigenous Community Engagement Citation
The University of Alberta and Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) are pleased to announce a partnership to jointly deliver the Faculty of Extension’s Indigenous programs...
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 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...
Environmental Resource Management Certificate
Program Update December 2019: in response to changing industry needs and stakeholder feedback, we are pleased to announce that the Environmental Resource Management certificate...
Trenchless Technologies 5–course series
The front lines of engineering are shifting and growing every day. Stay ahead of the curve on some the fastest-evolving technologies in North America...
Soil Science Certificate
This certificate covers topics related to the solid and liquid phases of soils, reactive chemical constituents, fertility and plant growth, as well as soil...
Water Resource Management Certificate
This certificate provides specialized training to increase your professional capacity of managing the aquatic resources in our environment. This program offers hands-on applications with...
Land Reclamation Certificate
Environmental professionals working with land resources and reclamation projects will benefit from this program. These courses are recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists...
Environmental Remediation Certificate
This certificate will provide environmental professionals with specialized knowledge in the management of contaminated sites.
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 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...
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 Faculty of Extension’s Indigenous programs...
