Professional Development Online Suite


Access multiple resources and tools including MyGradSkills.ca (online modules for professional development and ethics credit).

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) at the University of Alberta supports the graduate community by engaging the whole of the student experience and developing the future professional. In addition to the knowledge and expertise you gain in your specific program or fellowship, the University of Alberta hopes that you develop general skills that will help you with your life after post-secondary.

Please note: These online workshops may be used towards the Professional Development (PD) Requirement. All professional development sessions or activities must be approved by your department.


These sessions were developed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) and/or adapted from MyGradSkills:

  • Succeeding in the Workplace: Intercultural Competence for Employment (2 hours): Register here.
  • Beyond Academia: Preparing for the Workplace (1 hour): Register here.
  • Toward Academia: Research and Publication (1 hour): Register here.
  • Building Your Nexus: Professional Networking (1 hour): Register here.