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Advance Your Career with U of A Online Graduate Programs
Are you ready to advance your career without pressing pause on your life? The University of Alberta is bringing its world-class reputation directly to you through flexible, high-quality online graduate programs.
We are launching new, transformative Online Graduate Certificates and Course-Based Master’s (CBMs) designed specifically for working professionals. These programs equip you to meet the demands of today's industry and tomorrow's careers.
This is your opportunity to earn a top-tier U of A credential that is globally recognized and highly respected. Advance your expertise on your schedule.
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Why Choose U of A Online?
- Market-Driven Credentials: Demand for graduate certificates is soaring—our own enrollments have grown 800% in the last decade. Market research shows that this is the most sought-after graduate credential in Canada.
- Built for Your Life: Our online format gives you greater control over when and where you learn. Our purpose-built programs use innovative digital design to create an immersive, engaging experience that fits learning around your life and not the other way around.
- Accessibility and Reach: Whether you're in Edmonton, another city or town in Canada, or perhaps somewhere abroad, you have access to a U of A education. Our online programs support the growing adult workforce who want to earn a living and their credentials at the same time.
- U of A Quality, Guaranteed: Every online course and program is rooted in rigorous quality oversight. Our award-winning online learning experts works closely with faculties and industry to ensure our digital learning methods, assessment strategies (including guidelines for generative AI) and overall student experience meet the same quality standards as our on-campus programs.
Join the future of graduate education
New programs are starting soon, including the Online Graduate Certificate in Sustainability starting in January 2026, and a first-in-Western Canada Online Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management starting in Fall 2026.
Online Graduate Certificates
Embark on areas of specialization with our fully-online and hybrid graduate certificates. Tailor-made for those students managing careers or other life commitments. These programs offer flexible learning options across diverse faculties, developing focused skills to enhance your educational and career goals.
New ONline GRADUATE cERTIFiCATE IN sustainability
This unique interdisciplinary certificate is designed to equip students with the latest knowledge and skills to lead and develop innovative solutions for complex, global sustainability challenges.
Online Indigenous sport and recreation graduate certificate
This certificate is designed to help working professionals gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous communities through sport and recreation.
Online Course-Based Masters Programs
Explore our online course-based masters programs that provide our students with the flexibility to earn a top-tier education. Our accredited online course-based masters programs empower our learners to pursue their academic goals, on their terms.
New ONline Master of Engineering: Specialization in Construction Engineering and Management (MEng)
Developed by the esteemed Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, this is the first 100% online MEng in Western Canada and the first in the country with a civil and environmental engineering/construction specialty.
Online Master of Library + Information Studies (MLIS)
This online Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program, accredited by the American Library Association, provides a flexible, part-time path to your degree through asynchronous learning.
Online, On-demand Courses
Unlock the freedom of learning at your own pace with our on-demand courses, also known as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Enrol today to gain instant access to a diverse library of educational content, empowering you to embark on a personalized learning journey whenever and wherever it suits you best.
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Online Continuing Education
Build the knowledge you need to advance your career or explore a new one. With 200+ online courses and 30+ programs, earn an online micro-credential at your own pace, and in your own home.
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