For those who see learning as a lifelong pursuit, we offer an evolving lineup of offerings from subject matter experts and esteemed UBC professors and instructors. Gain the relevant knowledge required to enhance your career or enrich your life experiences and come away with the confidence and skills to achieve your unique personal or professional goals.
You can go anywhere with knowledge behind you
You can go anywhere with knowledge behind you
You can go anywhere with knowledge behind you
You can go anywhere with knowledge behind you
Visual storytelling makes science more accessible—and this program brought together all the pieces I needed to do that effectively.
Alison, UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication student
Gain in-demand digital skills
Having the right tech knowledge has never been more essential to employability. Go beyond theory with practical skills and implementation strategies that grow with you as the landscape changes.
Pursue your passion for learning
Knowledge opens the door to new experiences and opportunities. Join a community of likeminded learners and seek to achieve a personal goal or pursue your interests simply for the joy it brings.
Enhance your career with the skills to grow
Human or transferable skills provide a solid foundation for any professional pursuit. Expand your repertoire of key soft skills and increase your ability to learn, adapt, grow and succeed, wherever you may go.
Professional and personal writing
As AI becomes more common in writing, it is essential to develop skills and strategies to write with impact and connect with your audience. Our courses help you set a solid foundation for long term writing success or to continue to hone your craft as a writer.
StrongerBC future skills grant
This popular grant is open to most British Columbia residents aged 19 years or older and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. Information on the 2025/2026 grant is now available.
Browse areas of study
Not sure where to start? First, explore our broad range of subjects, then choose the learning option, from a single course to a program, that fits your schedule and aligns with your interests or goals.
Browse programs and credentials
We offer a variety of programs and credentials, consisting of several related courses that work together to provide a deeper understanding of, or specialization in, a particular area.
Browse courses
Learn about a specific topic or gain new skills you can put into practice quickly with one of our many individual courses.
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We’re here to answer your questions, discuss learning options and provide insights, recommendations and referrals.