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Extended Education at Red Deer Polytechnic offers a flexible learning environment and a wide array of programming options, including micro-credentials, certificates, and diploma programs.

Whether you are looking to upskill or pivot into a new career, or seeking Corporate Solutions for your business, Extended Education is where you make your next move.

All Learning Opportunities

Business 

• NEW! Building Better Businesses
• ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
  • Accounting Technician Certificate
  • NEW! -  Bookkeeping Basics
• LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
  • NEW! - Leadership Agility 
  • Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate
  • Management Skills for Commercial Kitchens
  • Project Management
  • Recreation Facility Management Certificate (AARFP)
  • Site Manager Certificate (ASCHA)
  • Trauma-Informed Programming
  • Women in Business
• MARKETING & SALES
  • Digital Marketing
  • Web Design
• LEGAL
  • NEW! Paralegal Post-Diploma Certificate

Computer Applications & Information Technology

• DATA & TECHNOLOGY
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network Administration
  • Software Development
• COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Office

Industry & Trades

• TRADES
  • Pre-Employment Trades
  • Master Electrician Exam Preparation
  • Residential Electrical for HVAC
  • "B" Pressure Re-Tests & Job Tests
  • CWB Testing

Health & Wellness

• HEALTH PROGRAMS 
  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • Health Care Practice & Management
  • Supportive Care Assistant
  • NEW! - Therapeutic Massage Therapy
• ADMINISTRATIVE
  • NEW! - Medical Office Assistant
    • Dental Office Assistant Specialty
    • Unit Clerk Specialty
• FITNESS & WELLNESS
  • Be Fit for Life
  • Activity Coordinator Certificate (ASCHA)
• CPR & FIRST AID
  • First Aid & Basic Life Saving Certifications

Academic Preparation & Language

• ACADEMIC PREPARATION
  • Foundational Learners
  • GED Exam Preparation
• LANGUAGE
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • English as a Second Language Level 1
  • ESL Ladies Language Group 
  • American Sign Language

Arts & Leisure

• ARTS
  • Series Summer Arts School
  • The Nutcracker Ballet

• LEISURE

Corporate Training

We offer customized training solutions for businesses through Corporate Solutions. Learn about government funding for your training initiatives through the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

You have questions, we have answers. Contact us by extended [dot] ed [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (email )or call 403.356.4900