Technical Training Series

Are you ready to improve your technical skills? Want to gain confidence with key industry software and programs? 

Students in the BCom and MBA programs at the University of Alberta School of Business are eligible to register for a wide range of technical training programs that will help set you up for career success. 

The CWIL office offers a range of Technical Training Series streams with various topics. 


 Technical Training Series FAQ

Most Technical Training Series sessions are completely free, thanks to the generous support of the Student Experience Fund.

All sessions are led by University of Alberta alumni with relevant industry experience and recognized certifications. They bring real-world expertise and practical knowledge to each session.

These sessions are open to all students, regardless of major. Whether you're looking to strengthen skills in your current field, explore a new area, or test out a major/minor you're considering, these sessions are designed to help you grow. The goal is to boost your employability and give you a competitive edge in today’s job market.

Upon completing a series, you’ll receive a CWIL-verified digital badge to display on LinkedIn and include in your résumé. You’ll also gain valuable skills and talking points for networking events, cover letters, and job interviews—helping you feel more confident and prepared for your next internship or full-time role.
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These sessions are intended to supplement the academic classes with specific training in the most popular Accounting software systems used in private practice and industry today. Enhance your classroom learning with practical skills!

Accounting Technical Training
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By the end of these sessions, you will have general knowledge of design tools, learned the language to work with designers as a marketer, entry level experience with Adobe Illustrator, and a chance to win a grand prize + have your design used by a real company.  

Marketing + Design Technical Training
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The purpose of these sessions is to introduce, deepen, and specialize data and analytics skills for business students across all disciplines through hands-on training with business technology management tools, real-world cases, and career connections.

Business Analytics Technical Training
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Join Alberta Securities Commission for a free four-session investing program designed to help you start your investment journey, protect yourself from scams, learn DIY investing fundamentals, and understand cryptocurrencies.

Investing 101
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Key for any student pursuing investment banking, private equity, portfolio management, business and corporate development, capital markets, equity & credit research, and industry corporate finance careers.

Wall St. Prep
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Are you considering taking an off-campus technical training session —such as online certifications, workshops, or technical bootcamps? Learn about how to get funding to support your self-directed endeavour!

Self-Directed Technical Training

 

Have questions about technical training?  Contact us at bcomexp@ualberta.ca or mbaexp@ualberta.ca.