Level up.

The APL Program offers everything to help take your product management career to the next level. Designed and delivered by some of Alberta's top product leaders, you'll get a foundation of key skills, best practices and knowledge, as well as access to a cohort community to keep the collaboration going. All at an unbeatable value.

FAQs

  • Who is this program best suited for?

    The APL Program is designed for intermediate product managers (3-5 years experience) or those with similar roles/experience who are Alberta residents.

  • How large is the cohort size?

    Approximately two dozen will be selected to attend the program.

  • Is this program delivered virtually?

    Most sessions will be conducted virtually through Zoom. There will also be in-person sessions to connect.

  • How much does the program cost?

    The program fee for the 2024-2025 cohort is $899 CAD per participant. Financial assistance is available. Please indicate you are requesting assistance in your application. While it is not guaranteed, we do our best to accommodate requests noted in the application.

  • When is the next cohort?

    The current cohort of the Alberta Leadership Program begins in January 2025. Participants must be able to commit to sessions approximately twice a month.

  • When can I apply?

    Applications for the January 2026 cohort will open in October 2025.

Financial Assistance

We're here to grow the product community. Eligible companies and individuals may receive discounts or scholarships for participants. Contact us at programcoordinator@productcalgary.com to learn more.

Previous Participant Testimonials

  • Tom Alvarez, Chief Product Officer, Goodlawyer

    “As someone who has been through both the APL Program and its predecessor for introductory PMs, this community has been instrumental in shaping my product management skills and giving me the confidence to succeed as in my role.”

  • Melissa Guglich, Product Manager, Uptake

    "This course made me think about the specific challenges I was facing as a PM, and presented the material in a way that I could immediately act on. From defining a product vision to establishing product-specific metrics, this course taught me entirely new ways to succeed."

  • Daphne Tsang, Product Manager, Arolytics

    "The Alberta Product Leadership Program has been an absolute game-changer for me! I've soaked up so much knowledge on product management that I can apply throughout my entire career. The best part? Realizing that we all face similar challenges and hearing how others conquer them. This program is an absolute must!"

  • Suzanne Haddow, Product Manager, Filip

    "The Alberta Product Leadership course was the specific training and peer support I needed to accelerate my product career. I was able to instantly weave the content into my day to day while leveraging mentorship from the directors to support the rapid growth of my organization."

  • Nic Lefebvre, Chief Product Officer, EZ Ops

    "As a product leader, joining the APL program was one of my best decisions. I grew my network and learned many practical lessons that I have been able to bring back to my team. This course was a game changer!"

  • Andrew Williams, Director of Product Management, Vertical City

    “The APL program was a great experience. The courses and readings came at a key time in my career growth and gave me a lot of useful tools to lead our product organization.”

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