It’s everywhere. Technology pervades every facet of our lives and is always evolving, leading to the emergence of new fields requiring specialized skills. Equipping yourself with the relevant knowledge and training to excel in BC’s technology and innovation hub is positioning yourself to advance professionally and to grow with fast-changing tech.
Our programs and courses are developed with leading subject matter experts and innovators to offer an ideal blend of theory and practice. The content and instruction not only provide foundational knowledge and practical skills but are designed to empower you with the ability to critically assess and strategically implement new technologies.
We offer learning options across a range of fields, from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to data science and gaming. Choose a pathway that aligns with your experience, interests and goals and confidently carve your own path forward with newly acquired knowledge and skills, whether you’re entering a new field, fostering career growth and versatility or starting your own venture.
Gain in-demand skills and knowledge about AI-powered automation and personalization in the digital media industry in this online micro-certificate program.
Explore the intersection of digital media and AI, and gain skills to create enhanced interactive experiences for customers and develop AI-driven business strategies.
Gain a solid understanding of automation and creativity in industries that use digital media and learn to implement AI tools and strategies in creative and business processes.
Understand fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence systems. Explore ethical concerns and AI's potential to contribute positively to the common good.
In this part-time business-oriented technical program, learners gain a road map to plan and implement AI within a cloud environment responsibly and effectively.
Develop a cloud transformation playbook and the ability to critically review your technology implementation in this part-time technical and business-oriented program.
In this part-time business-oriented program, learn the key skills to create and lead a cloud transformation strategy that drives organizational change.
Gain a strong foundation in essential cybersecurity concepts. Learn to identify and mitigate digital risks and deepen your understanding of digital threats.
Get ahead of cyber risks in your organization with this part-time online program. Gain skills and strategies to create robust cybersecurity and risk management plans.
Ethical Hackers take preemptive measures against malicious attacks by attacking their own system within legal limits. Get prepared for CEH certification.
Develop a solid understanding of data science principles. Learn to analyze and interpret data to inform strategies and make smart data-driven business decisions.
Build your ocean data analytics capabilities in this program for professionals in marine biology, sustainable oceans management and various sectors of the blue economy.
In this part-time technical program, healthcare professionals and researchers learn the data analytics skills needed for our increasingly data-driven health sector.
Gain an understanding of the essential components of AI and a critical lens through which to consider the technical, business, societal and ethical implications of its use. This is the first of two courses in the UBC Micro-certificate in Artificial Intelligence Cloud Solutions Strategy.
This four-week online course provides a deep dive into AI-powered personalization in the context of digital media. It explores the potential benefits for organizations and their audiences, and introduces learners to the processes and tools to implement AI personalization in their creative and business projects.
This comprehensive course offers an accessible gateway into the world of cloud security, providing learners of all backgrounds with vital knowledge to identify, understand, and mitigate digital risks. This course is part of the UBC Certificate in Cloud and Technology Transformation.
Gain knowledge to inform the planning and implementation of your cloud technology infrastructure strategy. Focus on critical decisions that will profoundly impact many aspects of the organization. This is the first of two courses in the UBC Micro-certificate in Cloud Transformation and Technology Infrastructure Strategy.
Course explores implications and importance of eliminating biased data regarding racial, cultural, gender or political identities for AI-powered decision-making.
Gain understanding of ins and outs of ethical hacking, including footprinting and reconnaissance, scanning networks, vulnerability analysis and cryptography concepts
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies present opportunities and challenges for individuals and businesses who develop and produce digital media. To remain competitive in the new AI era, it’s crucial to understand how AI is reshaping creative processes and products.
Get an overview of the program, the curriculum, learning outcomes, and what to expect. Meet program instructors Dr. Anita Palepu, Dr. Raymond Ng, Dr. Rob Bergen, and Dr. Yulia Egorova.
Gain an understanding of aquatic databases and the introductory skills to extract, analyze and visualize data to inform research and related decisions.