Professional Development: Learning Pathways

Build your skills through flexible, guided learning pathways. Each pathway offers a clear roadmap from foundational concepts to advanced skills, helping learners stay focused and progress effectively.

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Available Learning Paths

  • Customer Service
  • Project Management - Coming Soon
  • Presenting and Public Speaking - Coming Soon

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Learning Pathways Support Development Through:

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Each pathway is customizable, allowing learners to select the topics, order, and pace that fit their development goals.

Customer Service

Great customer service strengthens our thriving university environment. It shapes the student experience and fosters the collaborative culture we value at UCalgary. This Learning Pathway is ideal for roles that involve direct interaction with students, faculty, staff, or external stakeholders. This includes student-facing positions, administrative support roles, or service-oriented roles. These roles often require effective customer service strategies and skills to handle inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive experience for all university community members. Learners will gain insight and skills to provide service with confidence, empathy, and professionalism, no matter your role.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Customer Service Foundation

Learn key skills to build strong customer relationships, provide timely support, handle challenges, and utilize feedback effectively.

Delivery Mode: LinkedIn Learning | Online Asynchronous 

Time Commitment: 1 hour 11 minutes

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De-Escalating Conversations for Customer Service

Learn practical strategies to calm angry customers, prevent escalation, and manage tough conversations effectively.

Delivery Mode: LinkedIn Learning | Online Asynchronous 

Time Commitment: 1 hour 32 minutes

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UCalgary Continuing Education Courses

Employee Tuition Support for UCalgary Continuing Education courses can be applied for year-round. Ensure to apply and register early to secure your spot.

BUS 166 Building Great Customer Relationships

This interactive seminar covers core customer service principles and offers hands-on practice through real-world scenarios.

Delivery Mode: University of Calgary Continuing Education | Online Synchronous

Time Commitment: 7 hours | January 14 to 21, 2026

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CFL 120 Customer Service Conflict Resolution Strategies

Turn customer conflicts into opportunities. Learn adaptable strategies for varying interactions, and gain tools to resolve disputes and build lasting relationships.

Delivery Mode: University of Calgary Continuing Education | Online Hybrid

Time Commitment: 20 hours | February 5 to 26, 2026

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Related UCalgary Continuing Education Programs

Workplace Conflict Management Certificate

The Workplace Conflict Management Certificate is designed for professionals across all industries who need to navigate workplace conflict, strengthen team dynamics, and enhance leadership skills.

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Professional Certificate for Emerging Leaders

This program focuses on developing skills in the areas of building relationships, coaching, communication, personal effectiveness, and professional skills.

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