UAlberta Extension Guide

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/
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