Continuing Education
In harmony with the university’s mission and vision, the Office of Extension & Culture (OEC) provides a diversity of continuing education choices outside of our academic programs.
Professional and personal development opportunities are offered to the local, national, and international communities through flexible and customized programs.
Learners who successfully complete continuing education courses will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, and Intellectual Property
Online Micro-Credential Courses
Created in partnership with Concordia University of Edmonton, University of Lethbridge, and the University of Alberta | Hosted by the University of Alberta | Funded by the Government of Alberta
This course explores the foundational principles of intellectual property, its strategic applications, and organizational management.
Developed by Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE).
This course focuses on identifying intellectual property opportunities and translating them into marketable innovations.
Developed by the University of Lethbridge (ULethbridge).
This course offers in-depth insights into safeguarding intellectual assets by equipping learners with essential knowledge about patents in Canada.
Developed by the University of Alberta (U of A).
The courses are developed collaboratively by CUE, the ULethbridge, and the U of A, with key contributions from partners including:
Technology Alberta, BioAlberta, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, Lawcubator, Elevate IP, Innovate Calgary, Edmonton Unlimited, Alberta Platform for Innovation (API), and Parlee McLaws.
Thank you to the Government of Alberta for funding these micro-credential courses to strengthen intellectual property knowledge and commercialization capacity across the province.
