3 Courses + 156 Hours of Electives
14-39 Hours Per Course
Online
Certificate in as Little as 2 Years
Program Description
Organizations succeed because of their people, and managers help those people succeed. Of course, to be a great manager, you have to be more than a people person. With your Management Development Certificate, you’ll become a stronger decision-maker, problem solver, strategic planner and motivator. When you bring those skills to work every day, your career and company will both grow.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
- 🗸Busy people juggling career and personal commitments
- 🗸Managers and supervisors looking to sharpen their managerial skills
- 🗸Aspiring managers wanting to take the next step in their careers
- 🗸People from every sector, including government, not-for-profit, and businesses of all sizes
Questions? Contact us at busprog@ualberta.ca
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Become a stronger leader by building your skills in interpersonal communication, information gathering, group dynamics, and human resources
- 🗸Practice techniques for finding solutions to key business problems faced by your organization
- 🗸Understand how organizations function in complex, changing environments
- 🗸Explore managerial finance and develop your financial decision-making skills
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 You’ll earn a Management Development Certificate after completing all the program requirements. Or take individual courses to add new skills and advance your career.
- Approximate cost of the full program:$5,700 CAD (Cost will vary slightly depending on the electives chosen)
- Submit your program declaration at no extra cost
- Flexible payment – pay course-by-course as you go
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks
- This program is comprised of three core courses and 156 hours of electives. Core courses are 39 hours, and electives range from 14–39 hours, for a total of 312 instructional hours.
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within two to three years.
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1–2 courses per semester.
- It’s recommended for you to complete Strategic Management closer to the end of your program.
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered asynchronously and/or synchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in CE Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
You could be eligible for funding and scholarships – explore your Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.
- After you successfully complete your program requirements, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready. If you have any questions about your credentials, please contact the program office. Once you receive your certificate, you’ll also be eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
- Many of the electives are also part of other programs, such as the professional development series in Project Management, Change Management, Business Analysis, and Business Strategy.
- Some of the electives are also part of the Advanced Certificate in Leadership.
- Courses from your Management Development Certificate may qualify for recognition toward the following professional designations:
- CIM — Canadian Institute of Management
- CCAP — Canadian Certified Administrative Professional
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.