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Professional and Continuing Education

Start with a course or complete a certificate or diploma program.  UCalgary offers thousands of online, blended or face-to-face courses that are designed for working professionals and for those looking to enrich their lives by continuing their education.

Professional and Continuing Education options available across campus

Browse the options below and choose from thousands of learning opportunities designed for professional development, accreditation, and personal enrichment.


Continuing Education

Continuing Education offers hundreds of courses and seminars and dozens of in-demand certificate programs for professional development and personal enrichment – all scheduled to suit the adult learner. Taught by faculty and industry experts, courses are delivered online, in class or a combination of both. Course credits can be applied towards a Continuing Education certificate, diploma, designation, or micro-credential at any time during your learning journey.

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Haskayne Executive Education

Haskayne School of Business Executive Education designs and delivers business leadership development programs for professionals, custom programs for organizations and executive programs for Boards of Directors. Programs focus on delivering practical business concepts and developing strong leadership proficiency to achieve real, sustainable results and a high return on investment.

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Faculty of Social Work – Professional Development Program

The Professional Development Program at the Faculty of Social Work is dedicated to furthering excellence in social work practice by delivering relevant and flexible short-term courses and certificates that meet the lifelong learning needs of social workers and other allied health professions. Courses are evidence and best-practice based, relevant, on demand, accessible and experiential. Through the program, we strive to advance the vision of creating social well-being and just societies. Some courses are developed and delivered in partnership with community agencies.

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Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development

Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development (CME&PD) offers a broad range of accredited, evidence-based learning opportunities to physicians, other health professionals and the public in a variety of formats including face-to-face, online and blended learning. Additional services include accreditation, course development and delivery, marketing and registration.

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