University of Alberta

Management Development

Organizations today count on people to excel at decision-making, problem-solving, motivation methods, and strategic planning.

The Management Development Certificate Program is widely recognized by employers in government, industry, and many professional associations, for its ability to equip students with practical managerial aptitude and knowledge. This career-enhancing program uses a variety of learning methods to introduce students to core business concepts, and to develop relevant skills.

Choose from over 15 courses

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Earn a Certificate

Program in detail:

Certificate Overview

  • Part-time study 2-3 years (on average)
  • 8 courses offered downtown and on main campus
  • Apply now start any time

for careers advancement in management roles. Within this program, a variety of learning methods are used to introduce students to core business and management concepts, as well as to develop relevant skills.

Courses within this program cover human resource management, financial management, marketing, strategic management, business ethics, and business communication, as well as other vital attributes organizations rely upon their management to fulfill on a daily basis.

Courses in this certificate program may also qualify for recognition towards the following professional designations:

Core competencies of our graduates

  • gain knowledge in the critical disciplines of management
  • understand ways in which organizations function in a complex, changing environment
  • build knowledge and skills in management tool and techniques
  • develop skills required to analyze issues and make effective decisions
  • enhance interpersonal communication skills
  • acquire information-gathering analysis and management skills
  • enhance their career opportunities and become more marketable in today’s competitive workplace
  • network with like minded professionals in an innovative post-secondary program that provides development with fellow business professionals

Corporate Partners

These organizations are strong supporters of business programming offered at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension. They demonstrate their support in a myriad of ways:

  • recommending the courses to their employees
  • serving on program advisory boards
  • hiring and advancing our graduates, and
  • sharing in overall achievements of students and graduates

Distinguished Corporate Partners of Management Programs

  • ATB Financial
  • Cougar Tools
  • CEDA Group
  • Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries
  • IPEX
  • National Oilwell
  • Varco
  • Agriculture Financial Services Corp.

We are in good company. Thank you for your continued interest and support.



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