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Individual Contributor Learning Journey
Strengthening capability, confidence, and career growth
UCalgary Continuous Learning Model
Learning and growing as an individual contributor
As an individual contributor, your impact comes from the quality of your work, the skills you continue to build, and the way you collaborate with others across the university. Whether you are deepening expertise in your current role or preparing for what comes next, learning is an ongoing part of how you do your best work at UCalgary.
The UCalgary Learning Model recognises that learning happens in different ways: through meaningful work, relationships with others, structured learning experiences, and access to the right resources and tools. At the centre of the model is Personal Reflection and Application — because growth accelerates when you intentionally apply what you learn to real work, challenges, and opportunities.
This learning journey brings those elements together to support you as an individual contributor. Use it to identify where to focus now, discover opportunities to build your skills, and revisit as your role, interests, or career goals evolve.
Looking for learning specific to your role? Explore our journeys for People Leaders, Faculty and Academic Staff, and Postdoctoral Associates.
ON THE JOB
Build capability through your everyday work. Learn by applying new skills, taking on stretch opportunities, and reflecting on real tasks and challenges. These resources support practical development, confidence, and impact in your role.
Writing and Editing Skills in the Workplace
Build practical writing and editing skills for clear, effective workplace communication. Select Continuing Education programs and courses may be eligible for Employee Tuition Support for eligible employees.
Business Intelligence Program Area
Develop skills to analyze data, uncover insights, and support smarter decisions using BI tools and best practices. Select Continuing Education programs and courses may be eligible for Employee Tuition Support for eligible employees.
Critical Thinking for Better Judgement and Decision‑Making
This LinkedIn Learning will help you learn practical tools to strengthen critical thinking, avoid fallacies and biases, and make clearer, more confident decisions in everyday work and leadership situations.
Strategic Thinking
This LinkedIn Learning will help you learn to think strategically by examining the big picture, anticipating future needs, and creating informed plans that guide clearer decisions and stronger team direction.
Time Management Fundamentals
Build practical strategies to manage your time, prioritize effectively, and stay focused on what matters most. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
Getting Things Done
Learn a proven system to organize tasks, reduce overwhelm, and improve productivity. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
Problem-Solving Techniques
Strengthen your ability to make informed decisions using structured problem-solving approaches. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
Learning from Failure
Explore how to reflect on setbacks, build resilience, and apply lessons learned to future success. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
THROUGH OTHERS
Learning through relationships, feedback, and shared experience. Develop skills and insight by learning with and from others through feedback, mentoring, collaboration, and conversation.
Learning Opportunities
Programs and workshops designed to build yourself through connection and shared experience.
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.
New Academic Welcome
The New Academic Welcome Cohort supports academic staff during their first years at the University of Calgary. This dedicated welcome experience brings new academics together to build connections, engage in dialogue, and learn about the people, resources, and priorities that shape academic life at UCalgary. Explore cohort events, including the New Academic Welcome half‑day, and access key information designed to support your transition, professional growth, and sense of belonging from the outset.
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The Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback
Build confidence in giving effective feedback with practical tools focused on psychological safety, emotional regulation, and team dynamics. Strengthen relationships and optimize performance.
Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations at Work
Learn how to foster trust, psychological safety, and inclusive dialogue when navigating difficult conversations. Build skills to support respectful, productive team discussions. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
Finding a Mentor at UCalgary
Learn practical steps to identify, approach, and build a meaningful mentoring relationship at UCalgary. Understand how to seek guidance, set goals, and take an active role in your development through mentorship.
Mentoring at UCalgary
Explore how mentoring supports learning, connection, and career growth. Understand roles, expectations, and how mentoring relationships can strengthen leadership capability and professional development.
UCalgary Alumni Mentorship (MentorLINC)
Connect with alumni and peers for career advice, networking, and professional growth. Build relationships that support your development through shared experience, guidance, and community connections.
Being a Good Mentor
Learn how to build effective mentoring relationships, set expectations, and support others’ growth. Strengthen your ability to guide, coach, and develop others. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
Building a Mentorship Plan
Create a structured approach to mentorship by setting goals, identifying opportunities, and building meaningful connections. Learn how to make mentorship intentional and aligned to your development. Available to all University employees through LinkedIn Learning.
FORMAL EXPERIENCES
Structured learning to build capability and confidence. Engage in intentional learning through courses, workshops, certificates, and guided development pathways.
Learning Opportunities
Looking for more curated experiences in your learning, check out these available workshops and courses.
Continuing Education Credentials & Courses
Explore courses, micro-credentials, and certificates to support your growth at any stage. Many Continuing Education programs and courses may be eligible for Employee Tuition Support for eligible employees.
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. Many Continuing Education programs and courses may be eligible for Employee Tuition Support for eligible employees.
ULead: Foundations
For new and emerging leaders, this cohort‑based program builds core leadership skills and confidence. Explore setting direction, clear communication, trust, and team culture through interactive sessions, peer learning, and guided reflection.
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.
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.
Project Management Foundations Certificate
Build foundational project management skills using industry standards and practical tools, including emerging AI applications. This Continuing Education certificate may be eligible for Employee Tuition Support for eligible employees.
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.
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.
The Working Mind – Employee Workshop
This workshop increases awareness of mental health, reduces stigma, and highlights resources that support a healthier campus and workplace.
Navigating Challenging Conversations
Challenging conversations are part of every workplace. This interactive workshop equips employees with practical strategies to prepare, manage emotions, de-escalate tension, and follow up¿building confidence, clarity, and compassion in tough talks.
RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Practical support for learning, wellbeing, and career planning. Access tools, guidance, and supports that help you stay well, plan your growth, and navigate your career with confidence.
Employee Tuition Support
Employee Tuition Support helps eligible University of Calgary employees and their dependents pursue learning at a reduced cost. The program supports academic credit courses and select Continuing Education offerings, enabling skill development, career growth, and lifelong learning. Benefits vary by staff group and apply to UCalgary courses when eligibility and application requirements are met, with tuition coverage based on course type and benefit limits.
Employee Tuition Support Overview
Use this guide as a quick reference to learn more about eligibility for this benefit.
Verify Your 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.
Employee Tuition Support Webpage
To learn more about this benefit in full detail, visit this webpage.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning gives University of Calgary employees flexible, on‑demand access to thousands of expert‑led courses across business, technical and creative skills. Designed for on demand learning, it empowers employees to learn anytime, build confidence, adapt to change and grow in ways aligned with their roles, and career goals.
Access LinkedIn Learning
- Log in to UCalgary’s LinkedIn Learning using single sign‑on.
- Optionally connect your LinkedIn profile to receive personalized recommendations and display completed courses by selecting Me > Settings > Connect LinkedIn (LinkedIn login required).
- Set your learning preferences by choosing topics like business, creative or technology skills.
- Once set up, explore recommended courses, search by topic, and start learning anytime, anywhere.
Get Started With These Course Libraries
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.
Communication
Explore our LinkedIn Learning Library for a variety of courses to help boost your communication with your leader, team, and everyday.
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.
Career Development Course Library
Learn how to plan your career, build strong applications, prepare for interviews, and manage career transitions.
Resources for You
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Your Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a practical tool to support your ongoing learning and growth. It helps you reflect on your strengths, clarify development priorities, and identify experiences that will build your capability in your current role and prepare you for future opportunities. The IDP is employee‑owned and flexible, and is used to support meaningful development conversations with your leader. It is not a performance evaluation or a commitment to a future role.
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.
Know Yourself | Alberta ALIS
Explore interests, strengths, and preferences to inform career choices.
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.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
View upcoming courses, workshops, lectures to help strengthen your teams, enhance your professional skills, and connect with colleagues across campus.
What You Can Explore Next
Explore additional resources that help you strengthen your leadership approach, support your team, and navigate UCalgary’s academic and operational environment with confidence.
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.