New Employee Learning Journey
Build a foundation with the tools and resources that will help you thrive in your new role.
New Employee Welcome
New Employee Welcome is a two‑hour introduction to UCalgary’s vision, values, and culture. Meet fellow colleagues, hear insights from a senior leader, and learn about the supports available to help you thrive as you get started.
Beginning the Journey Towards Reconciliation
This introductory course builds awareness of Indigenous identity, the impacts of colonization, and the TRC. It’s a starting point for learning with openness, understanding, and respect.
Enhancing a Culture of Respect in the Workplace
Learn practical approaches for creating a respectful, supportive workplace where colleagues can collaborate, communicate, and do their best work.
Build Your Foundation at UCalgary
Start your UCalgary journey with curated learning opportunities from our campuses, faculties, and online platforms. Explore courses that help you grow your skills, understand our community, and feel confident in your new role. Thinking about taking a Continuing Education course? Visit the Employee Tuition Support section to learn whether you’re eligible and how you can use this benefit to support your development.
The Story of ii' taa'poh'to'p
Learn the story and purpose of ii’ taa’poh’to’p and build a foundational understanding of Indigenous perspectives, relationships, and UCalgary’s reconciliation commitments.
Continuing Education: Emerging Leaders
Explore foundational workplace skills—communication, collaboration, and confidence—that support your early success and help you grow your career at UCalgary.
Business Intelligence Courses
Develop skills to analyze data, uncover insights, and support smarter decision‑making. Explore tools, best practices, and BI strategies used to drive performance across modern organizations.
Project Management
Gain the tools and techniques required for a project management role.
Writing Courses
Build your writing skills for work, creativity, or personal growth. Explore courses in business,creative, and workplace writing, with options that count toward professional certificates.
Communication
Explore our LinkedIn Learning Library for a variety of courses to help boost your communication with your leader, team, and everyday.
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.
Environment, Health and Safety Courses
Mandatory Environment, Health & Safety training for all university employees, covering workplace safety, hazard assessment, and harassment prevention.
Cybersecurity, Privacy Awareness and Research Security training
Mandatory training for all faculty and staff covering cybersecurity and privacy. Researchers must also complete additional courses on research security, required for certain grant applications.
Fundamentals of HR and Financial Business Processes
An introduction to UCalgary's HR and financial processes, including PeopleSoft transactions, approval authority, delegation, and position management. Approximately 1 hour of learning.
My UCalgary Portal Basics
Learn to navigate and maximize the My UCalgary Portal with tips and tricks to streamline your work. Ideal for newer employees. Approximately 20 minutes of self-paced learning.
Reference Guides
Learn more about how to enrol in classes and track your learning through the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) System.
Onboarding Checklists
Start off on the right path by completing your onboarding checklists.
Welcome to LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a powerful online learning platform available to all UCalgary employees. With thousands of expert‑led courses across business, technology, leadership, and creative topics, it supports your growth from your first day onward.
Courses to Help You Get Started
AI for Business Foundations
Explore courses that can help you leverage AI for business in various domains, such as marketing, finance, operations, and customer service.
Developing Your Professional Image in a New Job
Learn how to transition smoothly into a new workplace by understanding culture, building resilience, and creating a strong professional image that sets you up for early success.
Time Management Fundamentals
Learn practical strategies to stay organized, reduce distractions, and boost productivity by managing your space, mind, and schedule more effectively at work and in daily life.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Continue building your knowledge and confidence as you settle into your new role at UCalgary. 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
Discover additional resources that will help you settle into your new role, understand our community, and continue growing your skills at UCalgary. These supports are here to guide you as you navigate our academic, research, and workplace environments.
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.