About Us

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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.

Our 2030 Strategic Plan: Productivity & Social Impact will guide us as we look to the future.

Check out all of our publications and plans.

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RDP At a Glance
10,000
total learners
1,300
industry engagements in 2022/2023
4,100+
solar panels on main campus
100+
applied and industry relevant programs
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With 80+ programs, we offer learners quality education that meets their needs.

RDP stands apart from other polytechnics because of our breadth and character of programming. 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, Red Deer College. 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

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. 

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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 & the SDG Accord
A Sustainable Campus
4,100 photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on buildings across Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus. In combination with the 1 MW combined heat and power unit, RDP is making tremendous strides to harness alternative energy.
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Facilities & Learning Spaces
RDP is home to the Energy Innovation Centre. We create solutions for industry through applied research and education in alternative and renewable energy systems. In the Alternative Energy Lab, students learn in a living lab as they work with faculty and staff to remove barriers in adopting green technology.
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A Focus on a Brighter Future
Through our Green Campus Master Plan, RDP is committed to becoming a net zero energy institution by 2031.
Read Our Plan
A Sustainable Campus
4,100 photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on buildings across Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus. In combination with the 1 MW combined heat and power unit, RDP is making tremendous strides to harness alternative energy.
Learn More
Facilities & Learning Spaces
RDP is home to the Energy Innovation Centre. We create solutions for industry through applied research and education in alternative and renewable energy systems. In the Alternative Energy Lab, students learn in a living lab as they work with faculty and staff to remove barriers in adopting green technology.
Explore Our Facilities
A Focus on a Brighter Future
Through our Green Campus Master Plan, RDP is committed to becoming a net zero energy institution by 2031.
Read Our Plan

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