Get Set Up
Explore these resources, then bring the skills back to your real work.
New Employee Learning Journey
Welcome to UCalgary. Your Journey Starts Here.
UCalgary Continuous Learning Model
Start Here. Grow From Here.
Starting a new role is one of the most significant transitions in your career — and you don't have to navigate it alone. UCalgary is committed to helping every new employee feel welcomed, informed, and set up to thrive from day one.
Learning happens in many ways: through the work you do, the relationships you build, the programs you engage with, and the resources you draw on. The UCalgary Learning Model brings these four dimensions together, with Personal Reflection & Application at the centre — because the most meaningful growth comes from pausing to connect what you're learning to how you're showing up every day.
Use this page as your starting point. Explore what's relevant to you now, and return to it as you settle in and grow.
Looking for learning specific to your role? Explore our journeys for People Leaders, Faculty and Academic Staff, and Postdoctoral Associates.
Work | Learn on the Job
Get Oriented and Start Contributing with Confidence.The fastest way to grow in a new role is to engage fully with the work in front of you. These resources will help you get set up, understand how UCalgary works, and complete the essential training required for your role.
Onboarding Checklists
Start off on the right path by completing your onboarding checklists.
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.
ELM: Reference Guides
Learn more about how to enrol in classes and track your learning through the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) System.
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.
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.
People | Through Others
Connect, Belong, and Learn Together. Some of the most important learning in your first months will come from the people around you — your colleagues, your leader, and the broader UCalgary community. These programs and resources are designed to help you connect with others at UCalgary.
Welcome & Orientation
Programs and workshops designed to build your leadership through connection and shared experience.
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.
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.
Indigenous Perspectives & Reconciliation
This section supports learners in building respectful, foundational understanding of Indigenous histories, identities, and lived realities, grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Through stories, strategy, and learning experiences connected to ii’ taa’poh’to’p, it highlights UCalgary’s commitments to truth, reconciliation, and Indigenous ways of knowing, inviting reflection, responsibility, and ongoing learning in support of inclusive workplaces and communities.
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.
UCalgary Culture & Indigenous Strategy
Learn about UCalgary’s commitment to equity, respect, and reconciliation, and explore how we’re working together to build inclusive workplaces and learning spaces.
Formal | Learning Experiences
Structured Learning to Build Your Foundation. Whether you're brand new to your field or bringing years of experience, formal programs give you the frameworks, credentials, and structured pathways to grow at UCalgary and beyond.
Early Career Development
Continuing Education Credentials & Courses
Enhance your skills with foundational courses, micro‑credentials, or certificates that can support your professional growth from your first days at UCalgary.
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.
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.
ULead: Engagement
For experienced leaders who want to keep growing. This program creates space to explore complex leadership challenges with peers through facilitated sessions, peer coaching, and applied learning that deepens practice and broadens perspective.
Skills-Based Programs
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.
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.
Academic & Teaching Support
(for those in instructional or research roles)
Campus Learning & Teaching Support
Through the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, access workshops and teaching resources designed to support employees in instructional or academic roles, including graduate assistants and research staff.
Academic & Sessional Learning Journey
Postdoctoral Scholar Learning Journey
Support | Resources and Tools
Resources to Help You Thrive — On Your Own Time. These on-demand resources, tools, and benefits are available to all UCalgary employees whenever you need them. Bookmark this section and return to it as questions come up throughout your first year.
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.
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
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.