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Custom Training Solutions for Organizations
Empower your people. Strengthen your organization.
Mount Royal University's (MRU) Faculty of Continuing Education offers custom training options that help organizations of all types build skills, meet goals and respond to change.
Since 1990, MRU has been a trusted partner in professional development. We can work with you to create flexible, results-focused training that helps teams thrive.
Our process
1
We listen
Our process starts with a conversation to understand your goals, challenges and audience.
2
We design
We then design a solution that fits your organization’s culture, timeline and budget.
3
We deliver
Training can be:
- A custom version of an existing MRU course or program, delivered to your team
- A fully customized course or program developed in collaboration with you
- A combination of off-the-shelf content with tailored modules
Our training subject areas
We specialize in a wide range of topics and can create custom training in many others.
Popular areas include:
Leadership and management development
Project management and planning
Communication, teamwork and client service
Change management and organizational effectiveness
Mental health and workplace wellness
Community engagement and nonprofit capacity building
Our delivery methods
We offer delivery options that suit your team’s location and schedule. These include:
- On-site delivery at your workplace
- In-person training at MRU’s Calgary campus
- Live virtual sessions via video conferencing
- Online self-paced modules
You can choose one approach or combine formats to support your team’s learning needs.
Our experts and professional teams
Our instructors and facilitators are experienced professionals who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Training is practical, interactive and focused on helping your team apply what they learn immediately.
Our team will work with you throughout the process to assess training needs, develop and tailor curriculum, coordinate instruction and course materials, manage registration and complete evaluations and reporting.
Our co-branded certificates
Strengthen your organization’s professional development initiatives with co-branded certificates featuring both your organization and Mount Royal University. Available for customized programs, these certificates demonstrate the direct relevance to your organization and the academic rigour of a leading post-secondary institution.
Our clients
We have supported organizations across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Private companies and professional firms
- Nonprofits and community organizations
- Indigenous organizations and institutions
- Industry associations and regulatory bodies
- Municipal and provincial governments
Our pricing
We work within your budget to create training that delivers value. Our pricing is competitive with other institutions, consultants and commercial training providers.
Volume discounts may be available.
Connect with us to learn more.
Let’s talk about your training goals
Whether you need an expert to present at a lunch and learn session, we will work with you to design the right solution. Our approach is flexible, responsive and grounded in best practices for adult learning.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Custom training at MRU is tailored learning for your team or organization. We work with you to design and deliver training that meets your goals, using in-person, online or hybrid formats. Training can be based on existing courses and programs or developed from scratch to suit your needs.
We serve a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government agencies, Indigenous groups, professional associations and private companies of all sizes. If your team needs professional development, we can help.
We offer training in leadership, communication, digital skills, project management, customer service, workplace wellness, equity and inclusion, and more. In addition to our current offerings, we have access to a wide range of experts and curriculum and are happy to explore custom options to meet your needs.
Yes. We offer flexible delivery including on-site training at your location, online sessions, live virtual classrooms and self-paced learning modules. You can choose what works best for your team.
Yes. All of our programs can be delivered on a schedule that works for your team. Whether you need daytime, evening or weekend sessions, we’ll work with you to create a flexible training plan that fits your organization’s needs and timelines.
Pricing depends on the scope of your training. We offer cost-effective options and will work with you to provide a competitive quote based on your budget and type of training.
Volume discounts may be available. Connect with us to learn more.
Yes. We can recognize your team’s achievement and support their professional growth with a certificate that aligns with the type of training taken. This includes co-branded certificates for eligible courses and programs.
Simply contact us to start the conversation. We’ll talk through your goals, timeline and budget, then recommend options for delivery and design. Reach us at customtraining@mtroyal.ca or call 403.440.6875.