Communication is the practice of sharing information, conveying messages and connecting with audiences. Given that good communication is one of the top skills sought by employers, the ability to express yourself and your ideas clearly and effectively can set you apart and allow you to pursue numerous career paths with confidence.
We offer a variety of courses and programs to help you enhance specific communication skills, such as writing, depending on your desired outcome and application. Choose to take courses individually or follow a select learning pathway to complete a credential.
Improve your English communication skills in this six-course program. Learn to communicate clearly and interact effectively with colleagues in the Canadian workplace.
Transform complex biomedical concepts into information that diverse audiences can understand in this part-time program that blends art, science and communication.
Develop your cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication skills and diversity and inclusion knowledge base. Gain a deeper understanding of cultural differences.
Explore your leadership strengths and areas of growth and opportunity when leading in an intercultural setting. Complete the Intercultural Development Inventory and receive individualized feedback on your results. Reflect on your cultural identity, role and challenges in your own leadership context and develop a plan for applying your skills to create change and build inclusive communities and organizations.
Other start dates: Oct 23, 2025; May 07, 2026; Oct 22, 2026
Sound more natural and confident when you speak English by learning about rhythm, stress patterns, linking sounds and intonation. Understand your pronunciation as it relates to sounds that may not exist in your first language to improve the clarity of your English and increase others' understanding of your speech.
Other start dates: Jul 02, 2025; Sep 08, 2025; Sep 17, 2025; Nov 13, 2025
This course is designed especially for professionals who speak English as an additional language. Improve your pronunciation, fluency and presence in speaking English publicly. Build your confidence in different speaking situations, such as talking to one person, or presenting in a team meeting or in front of a large audience.
Other start dates: Jul 02, 2025; Jul 03, 2025; Sep 17, 2025; Oct 27, 2025; Nov 13, 2025
Join us for an online information session to learn about the UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication, an exciting program developed by the UBC Faculty of Medicine HIVE (Hackspace for Innovation and Visualization in Education) and the Centre for Digital Media.
Learn to communicate with clarity and confidence in a variety of workplace, professional and personal settings. Understand how native English speakers handle conversations at work fluently and effectively by using appropriate words and vocabulary, implied meanings and non-verbal communication.
Other start dates: Jul 03, 2025; Sep 08, 2025; Sep 15, 2025; Sep 18, 2025; Oct 29, 2025
Address more complex workplace communication scenarios. Gain more advanced skills and fluency for negotiating, interviewing and leading meetings and teams. Practise your presentation and public speaking skills, and acquire the language and business vocabulary you need for leading others, teambuilding and training or teaching.
Designed especially for professionals whose first language is not English, this fast-paced and dynamic course empowers you to improve your conversational skills for today's business environment. Develop the confidence to feel successful in one-on-one discussions, workplace meetings, interviews and business negotiations.
Other start dates: Jul 05, 2025; Sep 18, 2025; Oct 29, 2025
Dig deeper into how English sounds are structured to understand your own speech rhythm and patterns and how your first language influences your spoken English. Receive continual and immediate feedback in class to help correct common mispronunciations.
In this live online information session, get an overview of the programs and courses, the 100% online curriculum, and benefits and learning outcomes. Hear from a participant and learn more about how they experienced the program and how they are using what they learned in the program.
Designed specifically for students learning English as an additional language, this course introduces effective communication strategies used in the North American business environment. Create clear, convincing and memorable business communications targeted at diverse audiences.
Learn tools to build culturally diverse and inclusive teams. Enhance your skills to establish, motivate and lead your existing group toward inclusion. Develop strategies for transforming conflict and understand the influence of culture on teamwork.
Designed specifically for multi-language learners, this course focuses on advanced areas of professional communication including tone, context, and relationship-building strategies.
Help your organization make the most of diversity through increased creativity and innovation, enhanced employee engagement and better service to clients. Explore systemic barriers and inclusive practices in designing communication strategies with employees, clients and customers. Learn to develop policy frameworks and best practices; engage in community consultation; lead and supervise staff and volunteers; and plan programs.
Learn to integrate intercultural and social justice perspectives and take a critical look at intergroup relations. Review identity development models and explore how culture, ethnicity and race shape intercultural interactions. Look at the impact of systemic issues of power and privilege. Develop practical strategies for meaningful intergroup dialogue and engagement.