Innovation Training

Innovate. Connect. Thrive.

Innovation training for Primary Care

Empowering Alberta’s primary care teams to lead change and drive innovation.

What is innovation training?

InnovateHealth is Alberta’s Primary Care Innovation Training program — a free, multi-session program that equips participants with practical skills, mindsets, and strategies to navigate the people-side of change and drive meaningful innovation within Alberta’s evolving health system.

Funded through the Primary Care Innovation Grant, the program supports the goals of Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS).

Who should sign up?

Innovation training is available to Alberta primary care:

Explore the program

The InnovateHealth program offers flexible delivery and participation — register for one, several, or all modules.

Module 1

Innovation Fundamentals

Explore the foundations of innovation. This module highlights the science behind innovation, shares diverse perspectives, and encourages reflection on how to identify opportunities for innovation.

Module format: Self-directed, online

Duration: 30 minutes

Dates: Launching January 2026

Module 1

Module 2

Coaching as Conversation

Learn how to use coaching as a powerful tool for communication and leadership. This module builds core coaching skills that strengthen decision-making, support quality improvement, and foster healthier workplace cultures. Participants will also explore strategies to navigate conflict and create more inclusive environments.

Module format: Online or in-person

Duration: 18 hours over 3-4 months

Dates: Launching January 2026

Online cohorts

Tuesdays, 8 to 10 a.m. MT: February 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28, 2026
Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. MT: March 4, 11, 18; April 15, 22, 29; May 20, 27; June 3, 2026
Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. MT: January 22, 29; February 5, 26; March 5, 12; April 9, 16, 23, 2026

In-person cohorts (located at 60 Uxborough Pl NW #600, Calgary, AB)

Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT: January 28; February 18; March 11, 2026
Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT: February 12; March 12; April 9, 2026
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: April 25; May 16; June 13, 2026

Note: Participants are asked to sign-up for one cohort.

Module 2

Module 3

Human Teamwork

Strong teams are at the heart of innovation. This module focuses on how groups can collaborate effectively and build psychologically safe environments. Participants will practice the mindsets and skills needed to work together on meaningful projects, ensuring that innovation efforts are both productive and sustainable.

Module format: Online or in-person (location TBD)

Duration: 7 hours

Dates: Launching March 2026

Note: This module is for team sign-up — individual sign-up is not available.

Module 3

Module 4

Implementing and Sustaining Innovation

Turn ideas into action. This module equips participants with practical strategies for testing, implementing, and sustaining innovation in their own settings. The focus is on tackling real-world challenges and building momentum for long-term success.

Module format: Coming soon

Duration: Coming soon

Dates: Launching 2026

Module 4

Built together.

InnovateHealth is being developed in collaboration with primary care partners and guided by the experiences of healthcare teams across Alberta. Course delivery is managed by Praxus Health, in partnership with Thought Architects.