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Faculty partnership programs

Skills-based, career-focused UBC faculty programs

Looking for skills-based, career focused and flexible programs to advance your career, upgrade your skills or explore a new field? We partner with UBC Faculties to connect you to the expertise, resources and innovative courses of one of Canada's leading universities, designed for learners ready to make a change.

What are faculty partnership programs?

These are certificate and micro-certificate programs and courses developed and taught by UBC Faculties and Schools, and approved by UBC Vancouver Senate.

These programs are designed to help you gain:  
  • Career-focused learning: Programs and courses are designed to respond to marketplace needs and blend theory and skills-based learning —perfect if you’re looking to reskill, upskill or pivot. 
  • Practical credentials: Earn UBC micro-credentials and certificates recognized by employers and professional associations. 
  • Flexible formats: Choose part-time programs and courses offered online, in-person and blended options to fit your schedule.  
  • Support at every step: Benefit from UBC Extended Learning’s century of experience in non-credit learning design and dedicated student services. 
Next steps 

Ready to get started and explore offerings? View the list of UBC partnerships below: 

Discover your path and build your future at UBC with programs and courses designed by leading faculties.


Peter A. Allard School of Law 

The Peter A. Allard School of Law is recognized as one of Canada's leading law schools and has a global reputation for innovative research, inspiring teachers and outstanding graduates.

 
 

Mining Law and Sustainability

Program

Understand the complex legal and regulatory instruments governing sustainable mining law practices, and develop skills for respectful and inclusive consultation processes. 

Developed in partnership with the Peter A. Allard School of Law.


Faculty of Applied Science 

UBC Applied Science comprises a unique constellation of disciplines. Its core purpose is to discover, design, innovate, provide unwavering top-tier education and champion a community of responsible professionals. Their disciplines include: architecture & landscape architecture, community & regional planning, engineering and nursing. 


 


Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver is a research-intensive faculty with internationally renowned programs in the social sciences, humanities, creative and performing arts and professional schools.

 
 

Applied Survey Research: Methods & Practice

UBC Micro-certificate

Explore the fundamentals of public opinion survey research, from survey design and sampling to data analysis and effective communication of results. 

Developed and taught by the UBC Department of Political Science.

Biomedical Visualization and Communication

UBC Certificate

Transform complex biomedical concepts into information that diverse audiences can understand in this program blending art, science and communication.  

Developed and taught by the UBC Hackspace for Innovation and Visualization in Education (HIVE).

Mental Health and Substance Use – Level 1

UBC Micro-certificate

Designed to provide frontline service providers with foundational knowledge needed to effectively and ethically engage with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Developed and taught by the UBC School of Social Work. 


Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health  

The Centre is a coordinating point for Indigenous health initiatives within UBC and a point of contact for communities and organizations external to UBC. The Centre is dedicated to advancing Indigenous peoples' health through education, innovative thinking, research, and traditional practice. It works to improve wellness, health care and patient outcomes, and promotes self-determination that includes increasing Indigenous leadership in all aspects of health and health care. 

 
 

Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership

UBC Certificate

Centred on Indigenous approaches and traditional teachings, this program builds capacity to lead and deliver Indigenous health and wellness programming. 

Developed and taught by the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health.


Faculty of Medicine  

The UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, making remarkable discoveries and creating pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world. 

 
 

Healthcare Accounting

UBC Micro-certificate

Designed for healthcare professionals to build skills to fulfil financial responsibilities and contribute to planning, budgeting and decision-making. 

Developed and taught by the School of Population and Public Health in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications

UBC Micro-certificate

This technical program blends foundational data analytics skills with the health system context needed for our increasingly data-driven health sector. 

Developed and taught by the UBC Department of Medicine and UBC Data Science Institute.

Innovation Leadership: Medical and Bio-Innovations

UBC Micro-certificate

Learn how to drive innovation in the life sciences sector in this program focused on the legal, technical and market realities of new product development and improved patient outcomes. 

Developed & taught by the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.

Principles of Occupational Hygiene

Course

Designed to equip learners with the ability to engage in effective workplace health and safety practices, whether new to the field or a seasoned professional. 

Developed and taught by UBC School of Population and Public Health.

Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences

UBC Micro-certificate

Gain highly sought-after skills in regulatory affairs, regulatory science and health economics to help bring new health products to market. 

Developed and taught by the UBC Academy of Translational Medicine (ATM) and the UBC Faculty of Medicine.


Faculty of Science 

UBC Science brings together a community of students and scholars internationally recognized for discovery and innovation. The Faculty includes 12 departments and units, with a leadership team committed to advancing excellence, collaboration and inclusion.

 
 

Analytics for Leaders in Ocean Management

UBC Micro-certificate

Build your ocean data analytics capabilities in this program for professionals in marine biology, sustainable oceans management and other sectors of the blue economy. 

Developed and taught by the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.

Introduction to Systematic Program Design in Python

UBC Certificate

Learn programming online using Python, and develop solid coding capabilities and best practices you can apply to other programming languages. 

Developed and taught by the Department of Computer Science. 

Key Capabilities in Data Science

UBC Certificate

Develop a solid understanding of data science principles. Learn to analyze and interpret data to inform strategies and make smart data-driven business decisions. 

Developed and taught by Departments of Computer Science and Statistics.


University Sustainability Initiative 

Faculties, researchers and departments across UBC are working on a variety of innovative initiatives all aimed at meeting the university’s ambitious goals related to sustainability and climate action. The UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI) explores and exemplifies the principles and practices of sustainability, both on campus and in the community. The USI coordinates and integrates UBC’s teaching and learning, research and operational sustainability initiatives across university life. 

 
 

Climate Action Planning

UBC Micro-certificate

Build the knowledge and momentum to kickstart climate action where you work. 

Designed by UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Sustainability Hub, and Campus and Community Planning. 

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