Level Up: Career Catalyst Series
Member Price: $425.00
Non-member Price: $450.00
Delivery Method: Live Virtual
Start Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 AM
End Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:30 AM
Note: The Live Virtual series is presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca.
Overview:
The early years of your CPA career are filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and shape the professional you want to become. Whether you're building confidence in the workplace, strengthening your professional presence, expanding your network, or preparing for future leadership opportunities, this series is for you.
All courses will be held as live virtual webinars and will be recorded. Series registrants will have access to the recordings for a limited time.
Led by expert facilitators, each course combines practical strategies, real-world insights, and opportunities to connect with peers facing similar career opportunities and challenges. You will gain actionable skills to increase their professional impact, build meaningful relationships, navigate an evolving workplace, and take a more intentional approach to career growth.
Each title is also available as a stand-alone course - click on the titles to read the course descriptions or to register for any of them individually.
Agenda:
| Date & Time | Descriptions |
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September 29, 2026 |
How to Lead When Not in Charge Leadership is not just a title, position, or perk. It’s a way of getting things done, and above all, a way of working with others. This workshop explores several foundational and leading-edge practices. The focus is not just on following the rules, but on empowering participants to create great workplaces for everyone. |
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October 13, 2026 |
Beyond the Numbers: Essential Communication Strategies for Rising CPAs Technical skills open doors for new CPAs, but communication skills are essential for career growth. Whether you are navigating public practice or collaborating across corporate departments, effective communication matters. Learn how a strong communication foundation can help them navigate workplace culture, speak with confidence, and connect with diverse audiences. |
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October 27, 2026 |
Refresh & Recharge Your Networking Skills Strong networking skills are essential for building trusted relationships and creating new opportunities, especially for young CPAs building their career success. Developing long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional networks requires a personal touch, especially in the Age of AI. Explore tactical and practical networking strategies to initiate conversations, build rapport, and move interactions toward more meaningful professional relationships. |
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November 10, 2026 |
Finding Your Path in the Age of AI The early years of any professional career come with important questions: What kind of work suits me best? Where should I focus my development? What opportunities should I pursue? And how do I build a career that remains meaningful and rewarding over time? Today, artificial intelligence is adding a new layer to those questions. Explore how to navigate career development in an AI-enabled profession. |
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November 24, 2026 |
Seven Skills to Accelerate Your Career Want to stand out early in your CPA career and fast-track your growth? Early career success as a CPA requires more than technical expertise. In this session, participants will explore the seven skills that help build credibility, strengthen relationships, and support career growth. |
Course Content:
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Lead and influence effectively, regardless of title or position
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
- Build a strong professional presence and accelerate career growth
- Develop meaningful relationships through strategic networking
- Navigate career development in an AI-enabled workplace
- Strengthen the human skills that remain critical to professional success, including judgment, trust, communication, and leadership
Who Will Benefit:
Level Up: Career Catalyst Series is a five-part professional development program designed specifically for early-career CPAs. Through practical, interactive sessions led by experienced facilitators and subject matter experts, you will develop the workplace, communication, leadership, networking, and career management skills that support long-term success.
How to get started:
Upon completion of purchase, you will receive an email with details on how to access the course in CPA Alberta Learning Management System.
- This is a Live Virtual Course where polling and other engagement tools may be used throughout the course for engagement.
- Please ensure that you have audio and video capabilities for this course.
- This course is being recorded and will be available to enrolled participants for a limited time after the course has ended.
Member Price: $425.00
Non-member Price: $450.00
Delivery Method: Live Virtual
Start Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 AM
End Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:30 AM