About Us
Welcome to RDP!
Red Deer Polytechnic is more than a post-secondary institution.
We are a community of dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners and partners who are making a positive impact in the world.
Unbound by tradition, the education and training offered at RDP are fundamentally applied, skills-based and integrated with industry needs.
We proudly serve our students and Alberta communities, contributing to the economic and social priorities of our province.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s mandate, mission, vision and values guide us in everything we do.
As we look to the future our 2030 Strategic Plan: Productivity & Social Impact will guide us.
Check out all of our publications and plans.
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With 80+ programs, we offer learners quality education that meets their needs.
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) stands apart from other polytechnics because of our breadth and character of programming.
At RDP we offer Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education programs alongside a strong program mix in Skilled Trades, Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology and Business.
Education and training at RDP is fundamentally applied, skills based and integrated with industry needs. For students, experiential learning, technology integration and applied research opportunities complement teaching from industry experts in innovative facilities.
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RDP is a leader in applied research, contributing to the economic and social priorities of Alberta.
Within innovation ecosystems, instructors and students collaborate with industry and community partners to support applied research projects in diverse areas.
Our areas of focus are:
- Manufacturing & Advanced Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Health Technology
- Energy Innovation
- Social Innovation
We help you and your organization access new technologies, collaborate with experts and access funding for projects.
Our research centres and facilities are leading edge spaces, where ideas are sparked and turned into reality. Together, with industry partners, we're excited to share our expertise to create a positive impact that makes a a difference in the lives of people across Alberta, Canada and globally.
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Our post-secondary institution has a strong 60 year history.
First, as Red Deer Junior College. Then, known as RDC. And now, we're excited about our bold future as Red Deer Polytechnic.
We are proud of our roots in central Alberta. And as a polytechnic institution, we're ready for our future.
We create a positive impact across our province, across Canada and around the world.
RDP learners receive unique learning and applied research opportunities to grow their knowledge and skills. Our more than 87,000 alumni who live in 2,651 communities around the world are making a difference in their careers and in the lives of their families and neighbours.
Our Campuses and Facilities
Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Alberta, Canada.
We provide training, education and applied research opportunities at RDP's main campus and at a downtown campus located in the heart of our city's business community.
Main Campus:
- Home of RDP's four Schools
- Research facilities and centres
- Residence
- Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
- Student services and various departments
Downtown Campus:
We learn and work on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands, the gathering place of many Indigenous peoples. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another. Learn more.
Sustainably Moving Forward
Red Deer Polytechnic is proud to play a role within our global community. Our students, faculty and staff contribute to improving our institution's sustainability initiatives.
Did you know that RDP is a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord?
Through action, our Polytechnic community inspires and celebrates the valuable role that education has in achieving sustainable development goals.
RDP News
Long-time friend and supporter of Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), the Donald Family, has given a record-breaking $20 million gift, the largest ever received by RDP, in support of healt
