At SFU, we believe learning and development is an important part of doing meaningful work, building your career, and supporting the University's success. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, develop new skills, or explore future career opportunities, there are a variety of resources available to support your growth and development.

The Learning and Development team is here to help you make the most of these opportunities. We can:

• Connect you with learning opportunities offered at SFU
• Recommend courses, workshops, conferences, programs, and other development resources
• Provide guidance on approved training courses, tuition waiver provisions, and reimbursement processes
• Consult with you and your leader on learning and development plans
• Help identify learning opportunities that align with your current role and career goals

We encourage employees to discuss learning and development goals with their leaders and to contact the Learning and Development team at pei_learn@sfu.ca for guidance and support.

Approved Training Course

• Article 19.11 Approved Training Courses

Continuing Poly Party employees may take courses to improve or upgrade skills and will be reimbursed for tuition fees, materials and course manuals and other reasonable expenses.

Before registering for a course, employees are encouraged to discuss their plans with the Learning and Development team (pei_learn@sfu.ca) to confirm eligibility and reimbursement.  requirements.

Entitlement

• Up to $3,000 per calendar year
• Maximum $6,000 over two consecutive calendar years
• Reimbursement is provided upon successful course completion
• If the employee retires or terminates as an employee within two years of completing the course, they shall refund, on a prorated basis, the financial assistance received from the University

Employees must submit professional development reimbursement claims directly through SFU’s Financial Information System (FINS), including receipts and supporting documentation.

• Travel and Business Expense Claim
• How to Create a Travel and Business Expense Claim

Tuition Waiver

• Tuition Waiver Form
  
• Article 35 - Tuition Waiver

Tuition for SFU credit courses is waived for Continuing Poly Party Employees and their Dependents.

Courses and workshops offered through People Strategies

• Schedule of current offerings
  

People Strategies offers a number of courses each semester on a variety of topics designed to meet the learning needs of staff.