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Non-Credit Programs
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Management Programs
94.7 Management Programs
In addition to offering the following certificate programs, Management Programs also offer seminars and short courses for knowledge workers, supervisors, managers and professionals from business, government, and industry. Topics include general management, human resources and personal interest courses in areas such as personal finance and investment planning. The Professional Development Series of management-related seminars allow participants to specialize in areas of interest. Participants may focus on: workplace communication, conflict resolution, financial management, management bootcamp, and workplace coaching. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/, or phone (780) 492-5066.
94.7.1 Business Analysis
The Professional Citation in Business Analysis focuses on the entire life cycle of a project; from initiation and diagnosis through to successful implementation of the solution. It is comprised of six courses. The citation is relevant to business managers, project managers, and systems analysts and those positioned between the business and technology sectors. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/ba, or phone (780) 492-5066.
94.7.2 Entrepreneurship
The Citation in Entrepreneurship examines the entrepreneurial process and the important factors to consider when starting your own business. The program consists of three courses that cover: developing a business plan, licensing, taxation, key factors of success and anticipating and solving problems. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/entrepreneurship/ or phone (780) 492-3027.
94.7.3 Environmental Resource Management
The Certificate in Environmental Resource Management prepares professionals at every career level to meet the challenges of the rapidly growing and changing environmental profession. Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues is becoming increasingly important in business decision-making. The Certificate in Environmental Resources Management is comprised of 13-14 courses. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/erm, e-mail: erm@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-5532.
94.7.4 Human Resources Management
The Certificate in Human Resources Management is for anyone working in human resources, as well as for individuals working in, or aspiring to fill, a supervisory role. This certificate comprises eight courses which cover: managing organizational change, business place ethics, interpersonal communication, maintaining healthy labour relations, organizational behaviour, and interviewing techniques. Participants review current challenges and issues to gain greater understanding and effective strategic thinking applied to the day-to-day operation of the human resources role. For more information, visit https://www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/hrm/, or phone (780) 492-3027.
94.7.5 Information Technology Management
The Certificate in Information Technology Management was designed in consultation with information technology practitioners, business managers, and industry experts. The certificate is comprised of eight courses in areas such as: strategic planning, business management, business communication, evolving technologies, and managing change in an organization. This program assists participants with developing the necessary skills to effectively integrate information technology into the business environment. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/itm, or phone (780) 492-3027.
94.7.6 Management Development
The Certificate in Management Development is designed to equip participants with practical managerial skills and knowledge. The certificate is comprised of eight courses. Opportunities are available for those who wish to specialize in the Certificate in Management Development for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists or the Certificate in Management Development for Police Services programs. Additionally, some courses are eligible for exemption towards various professional designations. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management, or phone (780) 492-3027.
94.7.7 Supervisory Development
The Citation in Supervisory Development provides existing, prospective, and new supervisors with the essential theory and applied skills required to be effective leaders within their organizations. The citation is comprised of seven courses. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/management/sd, or phone (780) 492-5066 or (780) 492-8315.
94.7.8 Social Media Citations
94.7.8.1 Social Media Strategic Marketing
The Citation in Social Media Strategic Marketing focuses on the skills needed to create an effective, strategic social media plan that will enhance the organisations brand, reputation and customer relationships. The program consists of six courses. The citation is relevant to marketing and communication professionals, human resource practitioners and small to large business enterprises. For more information, www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/communications/smsm/, or phone (780) 492-1185.
94.7.8.2 Social Media Communications
The Citation in Social Media Communications explores how to effectively communicate in the social media age by focusing on social media tools, best practices for social media technologies, skills development in content, editing and layout. The program consists of six courses. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/communications/, or phone (780) 492-1158.
