UAlberta Extension Guide

CHART
YOUR
COURSE
DISCOVER THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA’S HOME OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Chart your course of action to advance your education,
skills, and leadership abilities in an environment
that recognizes your ambition along with your reality
of work, family, and life.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART
OF DOWNTOWN EDMONTON
The Faculty of Extension is located at UAlberta’s
downtown campus on Jasper Avenue. The campus
features enhanced, leading-edge learning environments.
ONLINE COURSES
Many courses are delivered entirely online, allowing
you to escape a time-consuming commute. More
importantly, online courses provide an opportunity for
you to connect with groups of collaborative learners and
develop a strong sense of community.
FLEXIBLE, PART-TIME STUDY
Extension offerings are tailored to the needs of working
professionals. Courses are delivered through online or
blended-learning formats, as well as in-class during the
day, in the evening, and on the weekend.
CHART YOUR
COURSE OF
ACTION TODAY
UAB.CA/ChartYourCourse
> Visit us online to register,
for detailed programming
information, and for a complete
list of available courses.
> Call our Student Services Office for
registration support or assistance
with course scheduling at
780.492.3116.

LRT station conveniently
located on-site
> Modern open-plan
classrooms
> Beautifully designed
art studios and
Indigenous
Gathering
Space
TAILORED
TO SUIT
YOUR
NEEDS
Whether your goal is advancing your current career
path, pursuing new opportunities in the workplace,
or expressing your creativity, the Faculty of Extension
has programs and courses designed to suit the
demands of adult learning.
> Most of our programs and courses do not require a
degree or previous post-secondary education.
> We offer flexible learning opportunities that include
blended (hybrid of online and classroom learning),
online, and accelerated courses to match the
needs of your busy lifestyle.
> New and unique courses are continuously
integrated into our programming to support your
skill development.
> Our programs can normally be completed in one to
three years of part-time study.

STAY ON
COURSE
UAlberta Extension recognizes that throughout your
lifetime, your desire to learn will take different forms.
Our offerings reflect this understanding, with a range
of courses and programs from art and design to
business and leadership.
> Choose from 600+ course sections offered
throughout the year in 40+ programs.
> Improve your spoken and written communication
or learn a new language.
> A unique focus on leadership at all levels—
from corporate to community engagement to
Indigenous relations.
REPUTATION
MATTERS
With more than 100 years of experience in developing and delivering
educational programming, the University of Alberta is a top five
Canadian university and a world leader in higher education. A pioneer
in public lifelong learning, the Faculty of Extension is UAlberta’s
hub for continuing education and professional development.
> Extension’s unique offerings include Indigenous relations courses,
two part-time master’s programs, and corporate learning opportunities.
> Our interdisciplinary scholars focus on research that informs and
guides our continuing education opportunities.
> Our instructors are leaders in their fields, with years of real-world
experience and strong professional networks. You’ll also expand your
circle of contacts with fellow adult learners who are actively engaged
in their industries.
> UAlberta graduates are forever connected to their alumni peers,
providing a lifelong network with which they can associate.

FIND THE RIGHT COURSES FOR YOU
The Faculty of Extension offers a wide range of courses and workshops,
all designed for working professionals. You can also earn a diploma,
certificate, citation, or designation. See below a sample of our 40+
programs—then visit us online to find out more.
AREAS OF STUDY
Analytics for Business
Data analytics is about changing data into
knowledge and turning knowledge into
action. Learn how to mine through your
organization’s data to extract meaningful
information and use it to improve
decision-making at different levels.
Business Analysis
Business analysis is currently one of the
most sought-after occupations in Canada.
Analysts help organizations identify which
systems, processes, and technologies
need to change for a business to succeed.
Editing & Proofreading
Improve your writing as you develop
editing and proofreading skills for a
range of fields spanning traditional and
multimedia web-based applications.
Topics include word choices, grammar,
proofreading marks, comparing copies,
writing for the web, and many others.
Environmental Studies
Join the growing number of environmental
professionals with the Environmental
Resource Management program or
expand your professional portfolio with
specialized training in environmental
remediation, land reclamation, soil
science, trenchless technologies, and
water resource management.
Human Resources Management
Managing the human capital within an
organization is the vital role of the human
resource function. Explore the processes
and techniques of this thriving area, from
workforce planning to HR metrics and
change management.
Information Access & Protection of Privacy
This award-winning online program
focuses on the administration of
information rights legislation. Develop
practical skills to become an effective
information rights administrator and
learn the theories and best practices
involved in the area.
Leadership
Designed for professionals in
supervisory, mid-level management,
and emerging leadership positions, this
program provides aspiring leaders with
the opportunity to learn, experience,
develop, and practice new skills to bring
with them to their organizations.
Management Development
This program provides a solid grounding
in managerial techniques, while also
equipping learners with the skills needed
in management and supervisory positions.
Courses cover topics like strategic
management, financial management, and
business communication, among others.
Project Management
Project management has become a
critical skill in every workplace. Whether
you are managing small or large projects,
learn how to plan, execute, control, and
most importantly, deliver results.
Residential Interiors
Recognized as an excellent career-entry
program by the Decorators & Designers
Association of Canada, this program
combines design theory and practice
to provide a comprehensive study of
residential interior decorating.
Art & Design
Residential Interiors
Visual Arts
Business & Leadership
Analytics for Business
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Change Management
Construction Management &
Administration
Global Leadership
Human Resources Management
Leadership
Management Development
Managing Organizational Risk
Project Management
Risk Management
Supervisory Development
Supply Management
Communications
Editing & Proofreading
Social Media Marketing &
Communications
World Languages
Writing & Editing
Environmental Studies
Applied Geostatistics
Environmental Remediation
Environmental Resource Management
Land Reclamation
Soil Science
Trenchless Technologies
Water Resource Management
Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety
Workplace Wellness Leadership
Indigenous Relations
Indigenous Community Engagement
Indigenous Community-Industry
Relations
Indigenous Visual Literacy
Public Sector
Applied Land Use Planning
City-Building & Community Engagement
Information Access & Protection of
Privacy
Local Authority Administration
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Community
Engagement
Master of Arts in Communications &
Technology
Indigenous Community-Industry Relations
Become a catalyst for relationshipbuilding
between Indigenous
peoples, industry, and government
through this unique program that
was developed in ceremony and
under the guidance of community
Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Occupational Health & Safety
Whether you are a practicing OHS
professional or you are seeking a
career in the field, this program will
help you develop competencies to
create, implement, and evaluate health
and safety programs in a variety of
occupational settings.
For more detailed information on
all of the programs and courses
we offer, visit UAB.CA/
ChartYourCourse

Continuing & Professional Education
UAB.CA/ChartYourCourse
780.492.3116
Faculty of Extension
Enterprise Square
10230 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6