Build Skills for Your Career
Build capability through learning that supports your career and workplace growth.
Navigating Challenging Conversations
Challenging conversations are part of every workplace. This interactive three hour workshop equips employees with practical strategies to prepare, manage emotions, de-escalate tension, and follow-up, building confidence, clarity, and compassion in tough talks.
Writing and Editing Skills in the Workplace
This program will provide learners new to the workforce a short, focused program in writing and editing. The program will also appeal to learners in all stages of their career, including entrepreneurs involved in any business, not-for-profits and start-ups, and will provide an opportunity to improve their written communication skills.
Career Development Course Library
Career development is the process of planning, pursuing, and achieving your professional goals. Learn how to create a compelling resume, prepare for interviews, negotiate your salary, network effectively, and manage your career transitions. Plus, discover how to develop essential skills like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Strengthen Your Workplace Skills
Access practical resources to boost your everyday effectiveness and professional growth.
Health & Wellness in the Workplace
This 90‑minute workshop explores how wellbeing influences workplace experience, ways to support healthier individual and community practices, and key UCalgary resources.
The Working Mind Employee Workshop
This workshop increases awareness of mental health, reduces stigma, and highlights resources that support a healthier campus and workplace.
Self Leadership
Individual contributors will explore self‑leadership that builds trust and impact, gaining clarity, confidence, and ownership of their mindset and career through tools and reflection.
Grow Your Career & Plan Your Next Step
Access courses and resources that help you explore career journeys, build new skills, and prepare for future opportunities with confidence.
Connect to Perform Learning Series
This learning series builds skills in setting goals, giving feedback, and having meaningful career conversations. Five short modules offer practical strategies to support continuous growth.
Career Resources by UCalgary Alumni
Organized by key topics, these career resources are designed to support your professional growth, whether you are pursuing new opportunities or seeking advancement within your current role.
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Use this tool to reflect on your goals, strengths and development needs and turn them into achievable actions. Review and update update your IDP regularly as your priorities shift.
Build Your Digital Confidence
Learn essential digital skills through practical learning that help you feel more effective and efficient using technology at work.
Artificial Intelligence
Explore UCalgary’s AI teaching, learning, and research resources. Discover practical tools and guidance to help you use AI effectively and responsibly in your work.
Business Software and Tools Course Library
Business software and tools help you get work done efficiently. These courses teach you how to use essential applications for productivity, communication, collaboration, and management.
Cybersecurity, Privacy Awareness and Research Security courses
UCalgary provides learning resources to support strong cybersecurity, privacy practices, and research security across our community.
Eligibility
Verify your eligibility for tuition support benefits for yourself or your eligible dependents based on your staff group.
Continuing Education Courses
If you are eligible for tuition support benefits and will be taking Continuing Education courses, view the application process to understand the requirements.
Academic Courses
If you or your dependants are eligible for tuition support benefits and taking academic credit courses in the upcoming session, view the application process.
Understand Processes and Systems
The following courses are designed to help you build confidence and proficiency with processes and systems used at UCalgary. Whether you are just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, these courses will support you in navigating key platforms and processes efficiently.
eProcurement Certification Training
Required training to gain access to the eProcurement system in PeopleSoft. Learn to request suppliers, procure goods or services, and manage requisitions.
PeopleSoft: eProcurement
An overview of the end-to-end eProcurement process, including requisition entry, workflow approvals, procurement rules, and payment.
PeopleSoft: Entering & Submitting Expense Claims
A complete walkthrough of the expense claim process in PeopleSoft, covering entry, submission, workflow approvals, and payment.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Our upcoming workshops and courses are designed to help you deepen your understanding of our community, strengthen your professional skills, and connect with colleagues across campus.
What You Can Explore Next
Explore additional resources that deepen your leadership capability and support you in navigating academic, research, and organizational environments at UCalgary.
Contact & Support
Our programs are managed by a range of faculties, departments, and external partners, each with their own dedicated team. Connecting directly with the right contact is the quickest way to get the help you need. For more specific support, see the resources below.