Program Description
This program supports the learning needs of professionals in the areas of municipal government planning, development, and bylaw enforcement. Designed to match the complexity of a variety of municipal government planning needs, it empowers students to use theories and models as a means to address problems, apply critical thinking, and develop a cooperative spirit for their day-to-day professional activities.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed to match the complexity of a variety of municipal government planning needs. Students range from development officers, planning technicians, land use, environmental, and community planners, to resources managers, government officials, consultants, developers, lawyers, zoning administrators, administrators in smaller municipalities, and others involved in planning processes.
Testimonials
- “The information I gathered from the courses was very relevant to my job. I was also able to establish contacts with other students that are employed in the same sector.”
- “It’s great that the instructors acknowledge the constraints in the life of a “mature” student with family and job commitments.”
- “It was an amazing experience and learning journey. I highly recommend the ALUP program to anyone interested in the field.”
What will I receive?
Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive an Applied Land Use Planning Certificate
Cost
- The approximate cost of this Certificate is $6,200 CAD
- Course Fees: range from $645 to $895 CAD
- Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program
- Courses are GST-exempt
- Consider applying for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant
- Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
Program Details
- This program is comprised of four core courses and 110 elective hours. Courses range from 21-39 hours in length, for a total of 255 instructional hours
- This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to two years
- For students who are new to Applied Land Use Planning, it is recommended to complete EXLUP 8215 Community Planning Process first, but courses can be completed in any order of preference.
- Students have the flexibility to schedule courses around their availability. Typically students complete 1-2 courses per semester based on the course length
- Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, assignments, papers, group work, and presentations
- Courses are offered online synchronously and/or asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here
- Course materials are shared in eClass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
- Alberta Development Officers of Alberta (ADOA) Achievement Award - Awarded to the student with the highest GPA. Value: One-year membership to ADOA.
Your Instructors
- Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields.
How to Apply
- We are open to students with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Our expectation is that you have a commitment to learn and achieve your continuing education goals.
- To apply, download the Application for Program Admission
- The admission fee is $100
- Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program
- Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.
How to Apply for your Credential
- Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate
- To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential
- For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page
- Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni
Transferability
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information
- One course in this program is also transferable to the NACLAA Level II program
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International Students
- International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
- Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment and grading, Program Admission
Support Services
Student Service Centre - for payment and registration inquiries
- Program Office - for course/program inquiries and the Canada Alberta Job Grant
- eClass support
- IT assistance
- Learning remotely
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