Which AI for IT micro-course is right for me

UBC Extended Learning offers a variety of Artificial Intelligence (AI) micro-courses designed specifically for IT professionals at any career stage, including those in managerial, technical and senior leadership positions. Choose from 20 stackable and modular micro-courses organized into seven core tracks and gain industry-relevant AI skills aligned with your role and career goals.  

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Tailor your learning

This program is highly flexible, enabling you to customize your own learning pathway by selecting the core tracks and micro-courses best suited to you. There is no single ‘correct’ pathway. Complete a minimum of 12 micro-courses, plus an AI capstone, to earn your UBC Certificate in AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals.  

Core tracks:

  • AI Foundations
  • AI and Cybersecurity
  • AI and Data Literacy
  • AI for Strategic Decision Making  
  • AI Workflow Automation
  • AI Governance and Policy
  • AI Integration in Enterprise
  • AI Capstone

Recommended learning pathways  

If you prefer, you can follow the recommended order of micro-courses in the program’s managerial, technical and senior leadership learning pathways. Designed to reflect key career streams in the IT sector, each pathway builds progressively to help you develop a comprehensive foundation of skills and knowledge in your chosen area.

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