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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	Online	$650	Start Anytime	Open	Details	Learn the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services platform. Explore storage, compute, database, networking, caching and security services. Diagram decoupled architectures, design microservices and plan for disasters.
	Online	$350	Start Anytime	Open	Details	Get a real-world understanding of cloud computing concepts in the context of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Understand AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing and support.
	Online	$260	Start Anytime	Open	Details	Sharpening your skills before you start university can improve your performance, reduce stress, and allow you to accomplish more with your time. The right academic skills can also help you handle the commitments and challenges of university life so you can feel successful - and enjoy life as a first-year student. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$50	Start Anytime	Open	Details	This is a condensed version of a popular full-semester credit course offered at Queen's University. It was developed by Dr. Anne Duffy, MSc, MD, FRCPC, an academic psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Student Mental Health at Queen’s University as a resource to help high school students preparare for university life. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$260	Start Anytime	Open	Details	Maximize your chances of getting into the Canadian university of your choice in this dynamic, interactive and personalized course. Over eight self-paced weeks, learn step-by-step how to write memorable and convincing university undergraduate applications for Canadian universities that catch the attention of admissions committees. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$995	Mar 31, 2025	Open	Details	This introductory course on machine learning for prediction focuses on regression and classification models. Understand how to map data to the correct model type, evaluate and select models, and communicate and interpret model results to help organizations reduce operating costs, optimize market strategies and identify trends. This course is part of the UBC Key Capabilities in Data Science Certificate Program. Other start dates: Sep 02, 2025
	Online	$995	Mar 31, 2025	Open	Details	Learn the foundations of programming in Python for data science, and how to conduct data analysis. Work with powerful Python packages made for data science, including Pandas for processing tabular data, Altair for data visualization and NumPy for working with numerical data types. This course is part of the UBC Certificate in Key Capabilities in Data Science. Other start dates: Jun 03, 2025; Sep 02, 2025
	Online	$950	Apr 1, 2025	Open	Details	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. Other start dates: Sep 16, 2025; Jan 20, 2026
	Online	$950	Apr 1, 2025	Open	Details	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. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2025
	Online	$475 - $500	Apr 1, 2025	Open	Details	Understand the differences between equity and inclusion, and how each contributes to the well-being, growth and safety of employees, customers and stakeholders. Consider different approaches to becoming more inclusive and equitable. Reflect upon your role within your organization, and create a toolkit that generates a more inclusive and equitable environment. Other start dates: Jul 08, 2025; Nov 04, 2025; Feb 03, 2026; Apr 28, 2026; Sep 22, 2026
	Online	$475 - $500	Apr 1, 2025	Open	Details	This course explores the meaning of intersectionality, and solutions for respectfully engaging with all members of our communities. Understand the complexity, range and depth of intersectionality by first paying attention to your identity, then considering others' narratives which are generated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, religious identity and ethnicity, among other social identities. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2025; Feb 10, 2026; May 19, 2026; Oct 13, 2026
	Online In-Person	$465	Apr 5, 2025	Open	Details	Get an introduced to ASL, a complete visual language with distinct grammar and sentence structures. Learn in an immersive signing-only environment with no spoken English. Our experienced Deaf instructors use ASL, gestures, slides and occasional written English to help you learn. Other start dates: Apr 07, 2025; Apr 09, 2025; Jul 02, 2025; Jul 03, 2025
	In-Person Online	$465	Apr 6, 2025	Open	Details	Learn how to describe family members and how they are related, and how to specify someone's age using American Sign Language (ASL). Formerly Sign Language Lower Intermediate. Other start dates: Apr 07, 2025
	Online In-Person	$465	Apr 7, 2025	Open	Details	Continue to build on your American Sign Language (ASL) skills and knowledge. Focus on discussing living situations, locations and basic directions. Learn how to ask "What is the sign for ___?" and new fingerspelling letters. Other start dates: Apr 10, 2025; Jul 03, 2025
	Online		Apr 8, 2025	Open	Details	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.

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