Professional Development Hub
Grow your capability. Shape your career. Elevate your impact.
Start your learning journey
At UCalgary, learning is an ongoing part of how we grow, contribute and succeed. Whether you're just getting started, building skills or preparing for what’s next, you’ll find learning opportunities that support your goals.
Choose where you want to begin.
Develop as a leader
Build confidence in leading others through clear direction, meaningful conversations and inclusive team practices.
Get started as a new employee
Set yourself up for success with onboarding learning, key resources and opportunities to connect.
Grow in your academic role
Enhance your teaching, research, and academic practice with learning designed for faculty and instructional roles.
Build skills for your role and career
Strengthen communication, digital fluency, collaboration and workplace effectiveness through practical learning.
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Use your tuition support
Invest in your education with UCalgary’s Tuition Support program. Discover how to apply, what programs are eligible and how to align your learning with your professional goals.
Find upcoming workshops and courses
Explore instructor-led sessions, self-paced learning and upcoming development opportunities.
Professional Development at UCalgary
Learning is integrated into everyday work, extending beyond formal training to include real-world application, collaboration, and shared expertise. Our ecosystem connects diverse programs, resources, and communities across campus, enabling employees, researchers, and learners to grow, adapt, and thrive. Together, we foster a culture of development that empowers individuals while strengthening the university as a whole.
Enhance your learning
Across every development page, you will find learning tailored to your role and growth goals. It is organized using the UCalgary Continuous Learning Model, which brings together learning in your role, learning through others, formal learning experiences and self-directed resources.
Balanced development is strengthened through ongoing reflection and application to support continuous growth over time.
Support your growth at every stage
Explore tools, resources, guidance to help you understand your career path, plan your development and take meaningful next steps at UCalgary.
Career Pathways
Career at UCalgary
Explore how careers grow at UCalgary through experiences, movement across roles and leadership opportunities. Learn how to navigate your path, understand what’s possible and take practical steps to shape your future with confidence.
Development Resources
Learning, Development & Support
Access mentoring, coaching and learning opportunities that support your growth. Explore programs, tools and connections that help you build skills, learn in ways that work for you and grow at every stage of your career.
Planning & Reflection
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Take an active role in your development with the Individual Development Plan. Reflect on your goals, identify priorities and plan meaningful learning tied to your work. Supporting ongoing growth and career conversations with your leader.