MacEwan University School of Continuing Education

06/04/2026

In a recent article from Business in Edmonton, Dr. Lisa Rochman and Dr. Avi Sheshachalam weigh in on the rapid integration of AI technology, from a niche technical tool to foundational infrastructure.

“AI is critical for competitive advantage, but only when companies are disciplined about adoption. Real impact happens when businesses identify which repetitive operations can be automated, which ones need human oversight, and which operations have the processes in place to manage both. Without that discipline, AI adoption will not lead to expected return on investments.” — Dr. Avi Sheshachalam, Senior Business Development Officer.

This shift will allow employees to focus on activities that require judgment, creativity and complex decision-making, with inherently human traits like contextual communication and adaptability becoming more important as repetitive tasks become automated.

“I don’t think AI is replacing humans, but reshaping how work is done and creating more space for people to focus on higher-value activities.” — Dr. Lisa Rochman, Dean, School of Continuing Education.

Read more from the full article here:

Technology in business is doing it again! Some say AI is the second coming of software. Some praise and rave about AI as indispensable and making life easier and more efficient. Some are threatened, critical and warn about AI taking over, replacing humans and killing jobs. There’s no doubt about i...

06/03/2026

Learn the art of efficient supply chain management.

This trilogy of supply chain micro-credentials are perfect for professionals looking to streamline their product pipeline, from sourcing and shipping, to receiving, storage and distribution.

Explore these specialized micro-credentials, completely asynchronous until August 31, 2026:

Introduction to Intelligent Supply Chain: https://musce.ca/4vcP3gm

Intelligent Supply Chain: Transportation: https://musce.ca/435wsqK

Intelligent Supply Chain: Warehousing: https://musce.ca/4tZCaW4

05/28/2026

Acquire the foundational skills needed to wield emerging AI technology as your competitive edge.

Our upcoming AI & Innovation training courses for the month of June are perfect for digital beginners and professionals interested in implementing practical and realistic use cases for AI:

Foundations of Data
This 14-hour course is structured to provide you with context for practical application, to recognize not only what data is, but how it can be used to drive value in your specific organizational contexts.

Adaptive Leadership
This 7-hour, one day course is designed for professionals working across public, private, nonprofit and academic sectors, equipping participants with a comprehensive look at how AI is reshaping innovation ecosystems and how to develop actionable leadership strategies to navigate effective communication across silos.

Foundations of AI Literacy
This self-paced asynchronous course explores the distinctions between automation and augmentation, strategies for reskilling, emerging AI career opportunities and concludes with the development of a personalized, future-ready AI adoption plan.

Prompting for AI tools
This self-paced asynchronous course will cover effective prompting architecture, alongside safe practices, privacy compliance and process strategies to maximize workplace value.

Explore our upcoming AI & Innovation courses coming up in the month of June: https://musce.ca/3P1dSfZ

05/21/2026

Build your credentials your way with our stackable programs.

Donnalee, Manmeet and Rebecca were on-site earlier today for Upperbound's career fair, where they chatted with folks about our stackable programming, flexible course delivery and customizable corporate training offerings. Huge shout out to Nafisa Bowen and Warren Johnston at amii for putting on such a well-received event!

Interested in pivoting, reskilling or refreshing your expertise? Step up to what's next alongside us at MacEwan.ca/SCE.

05/20/2026

Level up your leadership skills this spring with these upcoming courses. Learn how to lead through change, inspire others and steer organizational vision.

Complete 5 courses to earn your Leadership Certificate in less than two months.

Explore our full Leadership Certificate: https://musce.ca/4um8Hqr

05/13/2026

We’re on site at the PMINAC conference!
Stop by, say hello and discover how our learning opportunities can equip professionals with the skills needed to adapt, stay competitive and drive complex projects in today’s workplace.

05/13/2026

Earn a professional development certificate in Entrepreneurship.

Perfect for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, this fully online micro-credential equips you with the essential skills needed to succeed in today’s saturated market.

Choose between four, focused entrepreneurial pathways:
1. Foundations Path (for sustainable business scaling)
2. Service Business Path (for customer attraction and retention)
3. Creative Innovation Path (for brand identity and durability)
4. Global Supply Chain Path (for operations and logistics)

Begin your business journey today. Explore our entrepreneurial pathways: https://musce.ca/4dkcOMu

05/07/2026

We're Career Fair ready, come say hi! 👋
Stop by our booth at the Edmonton Convention Centre today, check out our programming and learn more about how you can become career ready with MacEwan SCE.

05/06/2026

If you have been keeping up with our AI & Innovation programming, we’ve covered the importance of data quality, the advantages of data management, and how both relate to data governance and compliance.

Each plays a critical role in fulfilling strategic goals, however governance ties these strands together by embedding practices into existing workflows for sustainable implementation.

By the end of this upcoming session on Data Governance, you’ll understand how to lay strategic foundations through regulatory compliance, achieve practical implementation and adopt sustainable change management strategies.

Register for the next session beginning on May 12: https://musce.ca/4ty7Li8