23 Short courses offered by the university

Marketing and communications roles are constantly evolving. Today, many require not only fundamental web writing and copywriting skills, but also talents in content writing, web strategy, storytelling and journalism. The program in the Writing Skills for Digital Content is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Data analytics is a growth area within the health sector. Health systems worldwide are investing in data analytics infrastructure to enable service delivery improvements and increase efficiencies. The program in Health Data Analytics - Opportunities and Applications is offered by University of British Columbia.

The demand for leaders and professionals with cloud computing expertise and the ability to evaluate and integrate appropriate services based on an organization’s needs is at an all-time high. The program in Cloud and Technology Transformation is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Learn how to analyze and interpret data to inform strategies by looking beyond the numbers into the real story they tell. The course in Key Capabilities in Data Science is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Introduction to Systematic Program Design in Python at the University of British Columbia teaches you how to write well-organized, well-documented and well-tested programs by applying systematic program design skills.

As an organizational coach, you can help individuals, groups and teams in organizations to achieve strategic objectives, enhance leadership capacities and be empowered to create solutions and sustainable change. The course in Organizational Coaching is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Learning to speak, read and write French opens up career and travel opportunities, and helps you appreciate and understand Francophone cultures. The French Language and Culture is offered by University of British Columbia.

British Columbia is home to the fastest growing life sciences sector in Canada. Challenging the growth of this sector, however, is the lack of skilled labour with regulatory and translational medicine expertise. The course in Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences is offered by the University of British Columbia.

While most organizations have a language and process in place to embrace diversity and inclusion, without effectively addressing the inequities in our systems–such as the unequal distribution of power and resources–individuals and organizations will always stop short of their full potential. The program in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Inequities in our workplaces and communities, whether hidden or revealed, are a product of design. To address them, individuals and organizations must be willing to confront structural barriers with purpose and intention, and (re)design a system that centres inclusion and equity. The program in Equitable Systems Design for Organizations is offered by the University of British Columbia.

The blue economy (fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, marine renewable energy and tourism) is a strategically selected sector being developed by Canada and other countries. The program in Analytics for Leaders in Ocean Management is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Being conversant in Mandarin and able to read and write in Chinese characters can expand your career options, and help you to build relationships with colleagues, clients and neighbours. The course in Chinese is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Developing your cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication skills and diversity and inclusion knowledge base will empower you to work with confidence to establish respectful and mutually productive relationships in corporate, education or community sectors. The program in Intercultural Studies is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Take a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cloud services and learn how it can give your organization a competitive edge by using automation, not only to manage data but, to improve workflows, customer service, cost-savings and systems management. The program in Artificial Intelligence Cloud Solutions Strategy is offered by the University of British Columbia.

As the number and complexity of cyber-attacks and threats increase, so too does the need for robust cybersecurity strategies and risk management plans. The program in Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management is offered by University of British Columbia.

Most organizations have accepted diversity as necessary for a thriving workplace, but without the full integration and operationalization of an inclusion framework that fosters respect and belonging, these efforts often disappoint. The program in Diversity and Inclusion is offered at the University of British Columbia.

As science communications have grown increasingly complex and convoluted, the world needs those who can communicate science, medicine and health concepts effectively and accurately in ways audiences can understand. The program in Biomedical Visualization and Communication is offered by the University of British Columbia.

Written and verbal communication skills are consistently rated by employers as must-have skills. Writing clearly, concisely, convincingly and without errors can help you inform and persuade your reader, gain buy-in for your ideas, and stand out at work. The program in Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace is offered by the University of British Columbia.

The micro-certificate program consists of three mini courses of two to four weeks each. Each mini course covers a different thematic topic with its own detailed syllabus and is led by a separate instructor. Combined, the courses take approximately 50 hours to complete. The program in Climate Action Planning - Foundations, Finance and Implementation is offered by University of British Columbia.

Rooted in the core values of resiliency, culture and Indigenous perspectives, the UBC Certificate in Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership is designed to build and enhance your knowledge of community health administration. The program in Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership is offered by University of British Columbia.