Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is located in Red Deer, Alberta, haprograms in various subject areas and a breadth of credentials, including apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, micro-credentials and degrees.

As a polytechnic institution in central Alberta, we offer programming that prioritizes applied learning, industry relevance and multi-disciplinary opportunities. This provides our students with engaging learning experiences, direct pathways to employment and well-rounded skillsets that empower them for impact in their workplaces and the world.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s campus is situated on Treaty 7 land, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina and Stoney Nakoda Peoples. We honour the First Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, and we give thanks for the land where RDP sits. This is where we strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another. Learn more about RDP’s work toward Truth and Reconciliation, including

RDP has delivered quality, hands-on education that prepares graduates for success within Alberta’s diverse economy for nearly 60 years. We began as Red Deer College in 1964 and have grown from a small community college to a vibrant polytechnic institution.

We currently serve about 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and more than 3,400 extended education students. More than 80,000 alumni make an impact in their communities and careers as they work across all sectors in Alberta, Canada and the world. As we grow our programs, we’re ready to welcome more learners to our dynamic campuses.

We’re energized to step boldly into our new future as a unique, globally relevant post-secondary that leverages the strengths of central Alberta to create bigger and broader impact. We will do this through practical education opportunities, as well as through applied research and innovative partnerships.