Calgary, AB, Canada - Economic Developers Association of Alberta – Community Economic Development Training Program

Economic development is an intensely competitive field. Economic Developers Alberta is helping your competitive advantage by offering a variety of courses designed to deliver information on the best practices and established tools you can use to help your region thrive. The CEDTP course series has been designed to:

Broaden and deepen the awareness and knowledge of economic development.

Provide knowledge, tools, resources, and support systems for those practicing economic development.

Define the function and applications of economic development, as well as direct links to sustainable and balanced growth.

Deliver educational opportunities to those interested in certification and professional development in the field of economic development.

Provide skill development for those practicing economic development.

The following courses are available both in person and online:

Economic Development – Establishing the Foundation- Learn the principles, theories, and fundamentals of economic development that form the basic foundation of every community. More information here.

Business Retention and Expansion - Integrate effective assessment and planning tools in order to help you build and retain a strong business community.

Business and Investment Attraction - Discover the important role business and investment attraction plays in advancing your economic development strategy.