Training and Education
This training and education hub was created to help Edmontonians come together to support one another in living happier, more meaningful lives. Whether you're caring for family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers, we all play a role in looking out for each other.
These courses are designed to support your growth—whether you're a peer, a service provider, or someone just trying to help. Topics include mental health and addictions, suicide prevention, peer support, poverty and housing, parenting, and more. All trainings emphasize approaches that are fair, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and rooted in community values.
HR and DEI Courses for Professionals - Canadian Equality Consulting
CEC offers a number of custom online, on-demand sessions focused on various HR and DEI topics.
Transforming Ourselves to Address the Root Causes of Violence - Shift to Learn
This module supports participants to engage in a transformational learning process so that they can effectively advocate for violence prevention.
Managing Workplace Violence and Responsive Behaviours On-Demand Course – Continuing Care Safety Association
CCSA offers effective training designed to equip organizations and their teams with the tools to effectively address and mitigate workplace violence and harassment.
Leading Change™ at Work: Addressing Domestic Violence – Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
Learn how to address domestic violence concerns and risk factors in the workplace.
Quality Supports, Safe Staff: A Safety Training for the CDS Workforce – Alberta Council of Disability Services
An overview of the top safety issues facing the CDS sector, the importance of creating a safety culture within your organization, measurement tools and goal-setting metrics, as well as provide engaging videos and activities to be used by all staff regularly to strengthen organizational culture around safety.
Mobilizing Communities to Disrupt Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking in Canada - #NotInMyCity
In collaboration with national and international thought leaders, #NotInMyCity has developed a short, interactive e-learning course to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation.
Enhance Emergency Sexual Assault Services FREE - Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
This program is designed for professionals working in the criminal justice system with people who have been recently sexually assaulted (e.g. healthcare, counselling, and law enforcement professionals).
The Healing Brain: Supporting Children from Trauma to Resilience – Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
Learn about early childhood brain development, the impacts of trauma, and how to support children who have been exposed to domestic violence.
Understanding and Responding to Hate, Racism, and Discrimination on the Frontlines – Coalitions Creating Equity
The Understanding and Responding to Hate, Racism, and Discrimination on the Frontlines online course, developed by the Edmonton Education team at Coalitions Creating Equity (CCE) provides crucial training for frontline workers dealing with hate, racism, and discrimination.
Navigating Advocacy– Athabasca University PowerED
In this course, you will embark on a journey of self-reflection to explore the concept of allyship in the context of Indigenous healthcare.
Anti-Indigenous Racism and Discrimination – Athabasca University PowerED
In this course, you will delve into the multifaceted landscape of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, gaining insights into their cultures, histories, and contemporary struggles.
Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM) – Alberta Health Services
Learn how to assess and manage individuals at risk of suicide, from a healthcare provider perspective.
LivingWorks Start – LivingWorks
An introductory course that will provide anyone over the age of 13 with basic skills on how to recognize and support someone who is thinking about suicide.
Where We Are At – Peer Connect BC
A provincially approved curriculum that will train you to be a peer worker.
BounceBack – CMHA
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Indigenous Canada – University of Alberta
Learn the complexities of Indigenous history in Canada and the struggles they face in preserving their well-being in modern society.
Indigenous Health and Wellness, Advocacy, and Allyship MOOC – Athabasca University
A free course to build understanding and champion Indigenous health equity in Canada.
Trauma-Informed Care e-Learning Series – Alberta Health Services
Self-study modules designed to educate you on how to be mindful of the impacts of trauma when interacting with others and providing care.
Brain Story Certification – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
A comprehensive online course that provides knowledge around early brain development and how stress and trauma experienced in early life contribute to changes in the brain that can lead to physical and mental health issues later on.
Provincial Addiction & Mental Health Curricula & Experiential Skills (PACES) – Alberta Health Services
Learn how to support individuals struggling with addictions, mental health, and concurrent disorders.