CPA Alberta has a variety of professional development (PD) opportunities to help you achieve your personal and professional objectives this new year. Whether you are looking to add to your mental fitness tool belt, drive corporate innovation, learn to master a new skill, or plan to retire in 2021, there’s a virtual seminar for you.
2021 Team Learning. Take advantage of the PD Passport Program for more savings!
CPA Alberta’s Share Pass is ideal for organizations looking to upskill their larger team this year. Save up to 30% on all PD eligible products and services, including online seminars, conferences, and new psychometric assessments. Looking for more targeted organizational PD? Ask us about our Customized Training Program for a tailored PD experience.
Reduce Stress and Increase Mental Fitness
The Resilient Leadership Certificate Program
Half-day Virtual Seminar held Wednesdays from March 10 – May 4
Resilient Leadership Now!
Free Live Webinar March 10
Time Management: The Essentials of Productivity Skills
Full-day Virtual Seminar February 17
What is Your Happiness Practice
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
De-Stress for Success
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Coping with Loneliness and Isolation
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Drive Corporate Innovation and Strategy
Using Data to Solve Business Problems
Live Webinar January 19 and April 22
Digital Strategies to Save Time and Boost Productivity
Live Webinar January 21 and April 29
Digital Transformation is NOT about Technology
Live Webinar April 15
Artificial Intelligence and the CPA Professional
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
The Innovation, Technology, and Accounting Conference
Virtual Conference February 22
Virtual Workshops February 23
- Gather Cleanse and Model Data for Analytics in Power BI
- Visualize, Secure, Share and Collaborate on Data with Power BI
- Human-Centred Design Tools and Mindsets for CPAs
- Creating a Culture of Innovation Expanded Workshop – People First
Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Develop a High Performing Team
Your People Strategy: Time for a Tune Up?
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Maximize Your Workforce: Bridging the Generational Divide
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Dispelling the Myth of “Effective Meetings”
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Promoting Employee Engagement in the Workplace
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Strengthen Coaching Skills
What Leaders Know About Communication
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Leading Unique Individuals
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Clear, Concise, Consistent – The Three C’s of Effective Communication
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Mastering Leadership: What Type of Leadership is Needed to Drive Business Performance Today?
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Leading Through Influence
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Motivation and Teamwork
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Master a New Skill
Excel with Macros and VBA – Level 1 – 3
Online self-study starting January 19 and February 16
Excel PivotTables for Accountants
Live Webinar January 25
Winning Edge Negotiation Skills
Full-day Virtual Seminar March 2
Presentation Skills for Financial Professionals and Executives
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Power BI Fundamentals
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Understanding SQL for Business Teams
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Plan for a Successful Retirement
Life 3.0: Protirement Not Retirement
Full-day Virtual Seminar January 21
Designing Your Retirement Income
Full-day Virtual Seminar March 29
Financial Planning for 30 to 40-year-old CPAs
Half-day Virtual Seminar March 3
How to Prepare a Personal Financial Plan
Full-day Virtual Seminar February 11
Beyond the Numbers: A Closer Look at Retirement Options
Full-day Virtual Seminar March 9
What’s Next: 10 Success Factors to Best Manage Retirement
Full-day Virtual Seminar March 24
Enough Bull: How to Retire Well Without the Stock Market, Mutual Funds or Even an Investment Advisor
On-Demand Webinar – Available Now
Take Your PD Further with a CPA Alberta Certificate Program
Strategic Success Foundations Certificates
Online Self-study Certificate Programs Launching January 15
Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management Fundamentals
Virtual Certificate Program
Live Virtual Sessions held March 10 – 12 and September 15 – 17
The Resilient Leadership Certificate Program
Half-day Virtual Seminars held Wednesdays from March 10 – May 4
Controller’s Management Program
Live Virtual Sessions held September 23 – October 1
Controller’s Operational Skills Program
Live Virtual Sessions held June 9 – 12; and
In-person Sessions held November 24 – 27
CFO’s Leadership Program
Live Virtual Sessions held October 21 – 29
Search the PD Portal for the full range of CPA Alberta PD options! If there are topics you would like to suggest, a challenge you are dealing with, or if you’re interested in teaching a program as an instructor, email pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca.
