Peter Lougheed School of Leadership
Lead With Purpose. Build a Better World.
Leadership is more than a title—it is a responsibility. In an increasingly complex and divided world, we believe the next generation of leaders must be equipped not just with expertise but with the principles to inspire trust, bridge divides and act with integrity.
Your journey starts here
Are you ready to grow your capacity, connect with future leaders from across the university and commit to making a meaningful impact? Explore our programs designed to build the skills, insight, and confidence you need.
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies (CILS)
An embedded certificate that supplements your undergraduate degree with focused leadership training.
Leadership Courses
Accessible courses that teach you to visualize your potential and take action on your own leadership journey.
Peter Lougheed Speaker Series
Free speaker series open to all students, staff, faculty and members of the general public to hear from some of today's most inspirational and innovative practitioners of leadership.
Pillars
Our mission is to empower students to become transformational leaders in their field. We go beyond traditional instruction to focus on the essential qualities of impactful leadership:
Embrace Pluralism
We champion the idea that strength comes through difference. Our programs foster robust dialogue and collaboration across diverse identities, perspectives and beliefs, ensuring you can find common ground and shared purpose.
Confront Complexity
True leadership involves solving the most pressing societal challenges. We equip you with the critical skills needed to tackle real-world problems collaboratively through hands-on, community-engaged learning.
Act with Legacy in Mind
Inspired by Peter Lougheed's commitment to strengthening democratic processes and transcending partisanship, we prepare you to lead with a long-term vision and unwavering ethical foundation.
Honouring a Legacy
The school is built on the enduring legacy of Peter Lougheed, a respected U of A graduate, Alberta’s 10th Premier, and one of Canada’s most influential political figures.
Throughout his career, Lougheed was committed to strengthening democratic processes, transcending partisanship and promoting diverse ideas through robust democratic institutions, civil society and public service. His transformative leadership reshaped Alberta by driving diversification and growth and solidifying the province’s pivotal role on the national and global stage.