Career development

Looking to get ahead in your career or start things off on the right foot? Alumni Relations has several partnerships to help you out!


Courses and certificates

Discounts on Continuing Education

As an alum, you are eligible for discounts on courses and certificates offered by University of Waterloo Professional Development.

Waterloo Climate Institute

Municipal Climate Adaption Certificate

Offered by the Waterloo Climate Institute, special pricing for this certificate is available to Indigenous alumni and those working in municipalities. Gain foundational and practical knowledge of climate change, designed specifically for your line of work.

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LinkedIn Learning

Whether you’re a new alum looking for career development or just have an appreciation for life-long learning, LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 digital courses taught by industry experts. Complimentary for alumni.

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Networking events

We offer global events where you can network with alumni and industry leaders. These events offer alumni a chance to learn about emerging trends and research focusing on UWaterloo’s Global FuturesView all upcoming events.

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Search for a job

If you’re looking for your next career, you have access to WaterlooWorks to search for jobs, and you can also post a position if you’re looking to hire.

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Get Career Ready

CareerHub is an online resource available to the University of Waterloo community. It contains information and activities designed to provide opportunities for you to reflect on and prepare for your career.

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Get involved

Getting involved with Waterloo offers you an opportunity to network and connect with other alumni. As a volunteer, you can assist at an event, join a local chapter, or become a Global Ambassador. However you choose to volunteer, getting involved will expand your network, strengthen your resume and open new career opportunities.