University of Lethbridge students are fortunate to have access to world-leading faculty, unparalleled student experiences and cutting-edge research opportunities on two of the best campus settings you could ever find. These experiences aren’t the sole domain of full-time students, rather through Open Studies and continuing education courses, the U of L experience is open to all.
“There’s a whole world of opportunity to study here at the University, at whatever level people are looking to expand their knowledge,” says Dr. Michelle Helstein, U of L vice-provost. “Open Studies allow anyone to take courses for general interest without being formally admitted to the University, while continuing education offerings give people the chance to further their career aspirations, earn certificates or just broaden their knowledge base.”
Courses in the Dhillon School of Business offer opportunities to learn about platforms such as Tableau and Orange, or how to communicate data effectively.
The Faculty of Arts & Science is offering its Oral Summer History Institute, which allows people to learn about oral history methods and theories, workshop practical oral history skills and hear from practising oral historians from throughout North America. The Faculty also has courses that delve into data science and GIS (geographic information system).
At the U of L’s Calgary campus, a suite of career transition and exploration programs are available, including job search strategies, building resumés, using social media platforms and enhancing interview and negotiation skills. They also offer a Digital Marketing Certification Program. All the courses are designed for those looking to retool their skill set to re-launch careers and fully participate in Alberta’s economic recovery.
“There is so much change in the professional world right now, we want to give people who are making transitions into new careers or who are looking to enhance their skills a leg up in this ever-changing market,” says Trisha Henschel, executive director of the University’s Calgary Campus.
For more on available programs at the University of Lethbridge, check out Continuing Education or Open Studies.
Individual courses are listed below.
Dhillon School of Business
Introduction to Tableau
https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=1874
Best Practices in Data Visualization
https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=1894
Introduction to Machine Learning
https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=1895
Faculty of Arts & Science
Oral Summer History Institute
https://www.uleth.ca/artsci/oral-history-summer-institute
Introduction to Data Science with Python
https://www.uleth.ca/artsci/introduction-data-science-python
Introductory GIS with QGIS
https://www.uleth.ca/artsci/introductory-gis-qgis
Calgary Campus
Digital Marketing Certification Program
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/digital-marketing-pro
Career Transition and Exploration Program
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/career-exploration
Job Search Strategies
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/get-notified-jobsearchstrategies
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/get-notified-resumeandcoverletter
Interviews, References, and Negotiation Skills
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/get-notified-interviews-references-and-negotiation
Using LinkedIn
https://www.continuetolearn.ca/get-notified-linkedin
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