Training and Development - BUSD 2017

Training and Development is based on the premise that employees are the most important asset of an organization. With increasing global competition and economic challenges, continuous learning and competency development is fundamental for organizations to be able to compete, adapt, innovate, and achieve organizational goals. This course examines the functional role of training and development within an organization as well as the importance of assessing training and development needs, designing and administering training and development programs, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of such programs.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1009. Restricted to Business Administration and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 11, 2025 Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40243 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Fri: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 40245 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40246 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40247 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 40244 E01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10184 A05 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 10186 O08 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 40249 H07 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 40250 H08 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10185 H07 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through our Business Administration program. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $714.70 $1,209.70
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $714.70 $2,211.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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