What is Extended Education?
Extended Education includes courses and classes outside of the degree-seeking education system that anyone can take (depending on the class eligibility requirements) in order to learn new skills or refresh current skills. These classes provide skills training, certificates, and industry certification and are ideal for entry-level training, career changes, professional skills advancement, and credential updates.
 
How do I register and pay for a class?
Browse through our course offerings and when you see something you like, click "add to cart". It's that easy! You will be prompted to create a profile and then you can checkout using a credit card. Multiple classes can be added to your cart and registered for at the same time, so take your time and really look around. 
 
What is the withdrawal and refund policy?

• Extended Education Refund Policy

I’ve already registered, but something came up. How do I transfer to another class?
You've got a busy schedule, we get it! Students are permitted to have one transfer between courses free of charge. Any additional transfer requests will be subject to a $50 + GST administration fee. To transfer classes, please contact us at (403) 356-4900 or extended.ed@rdpolytech.ca.

What information is required to complete my profile?
Extended Education wants to ensure that your records are accurate. In order to do so, it is necessary to require specific identifying information to match your educational records to you. This information includes name, date of birth, email address, personal mailing address, and phone number. This information is not shared with outside entities and will not be used for anything other than record identification.

What is a Household Profile?
Household profiles are recommended for families with youth registration needs. Follow the steps to create a primary household member profile. Once Steps 1-3 are complete, you will have the ability to Add Adult member(s), Youth member(s) or Edit emergency contact information. When selecting ‘Add to Cart’ on a class, you will be prompted to choose a household member to register. All registrations and transactions are housed under the same profile. If you need to remove and create a separate account for a member, you can do so by selecting the button and action Remove next to the member name. Follow steps to complete an individual learner profile.
 
How do I print a receipt?
To print a receipt, sign in and select "My Transactions" from the menu bar on the left side of the screen and locate the class. Under "Action", select "Print View" and print your receipt.

How do I print a transcript? 
To print a current, unofficial transcript of classes, sign in and select "My Transcript" from the menu bar on the left side of the screen. In the upper left corner select “Print View” to print your transcript. Please note that this is an unofficial transcript. To obtain an official transcript, please contact us at 403.356.4900. *For classes taken prior to September 2019, please contact us. 
 
Can I register for a class that is full?
All classes have a maximum class size that must be adhered to. If you wish to be considered for registration in a class that is currently full, you can request to be added to a waiting list by signing in online and clicking “Add to the Waiting List” link for the class that is full. If an opening becomes available, you will be notified to finalize your registration. Placing your name on a waiting list does not guarantee a spot in the class.
                                                                                                         
Disability and accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are made for students who need them. Please contact us at extended.ed@rdpolytech.ca at least five business days prior to the date of training if a disability accommodation is needed.

Corporate Solutions
Build your team with Red Deer Polytechnic customized training! Our unique approach to client-focused training will engage your team in a culture of learning with measurable results. Our team will assess and develop a learning program that targets your company's specific needs.

We understand that every company's needs are unique. You want your employees to get training, but the time and place don't always line up with your day-to-day operations. That's why our team will assess your place of business and customize your training program. Training with RDP can increase efficiencies, create economies of scale, diversify your workforce and provide staff with a set of skills to serve your customer better. It's a great return on your investment!

Funding for employee training programs is available through the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Contact us for your complimentary needs assessment today at 403.356.4900.If your company is looking for training or classes that are specific to your company and employees, contact us at to discuss the benefits of customized training.extended.ed@rdpolytech.ca

How do I pay for an employee’s class?
Payment in full is required at the time of registration for Extended Education classes by credit card or a company can request a PO. If you cannot pay with a credit card, please contact us at 403.357.3663. If your employee has selected for you to pay for their class, you must approve their request and the charges will go into your accounts receivable and we will send you an invoice for payment.

How do I register employees?
If you are a company representative wishing to register individuals from your business, a learner profile must be created for each employee and must contain a name, email, and date of birth. The employee can then be registered for courses using this profile. An employee profile needs only be created once.

How does our company get a profile?
You must have a company profile set up by Extended Education in order to register employees into a class. Please call us at 403.356.4900 for assistance in creating or accessing a profile for your company.