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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	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. Other start dates: TBA
	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
	See details		Start Anytime	TBA	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. 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	$950	Apr 14, 2026	Open	Details	This introductory programming course builds on core methods taught in Intro to Systematic Program Design in Python Part 1, and continues to focus on learning systematic programming methods for writing well-designed programs. Other start dates: Jun 30, 2026; Dec 01, 2026
	In-Person Online	$385	Apr 22, 2026	Join Waitlist	Details	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: Jun 06, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Aug 04, 2026; Sep 09, 2026; Sep 15, 2026; Sep 17, 2026; Oct 28, 2026
	Online	$610	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	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. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Sep 22, 2026
	Online	$610	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Designed specifically for multi-language learners, this course focuses on advanced areas of professional communication including tone, context, and relationship-building strategies. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$800	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Learn the art and craft of persuasive writing, a skill that evolved from classic print, TV and radio advertising. Explore the approaches and techniques used to write copy that motivates people to take an action. Gain key skills in writing for ads, promotional materials, web homepages and landing pages, email and social media. This course can be taken as part of the UBC Micro-certificate in Writing Skills for Digital Content: Copywriting or Content Marketing or as a standalone course. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Sep 22, 2026
	Online	$690	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Learn the craft of food and travel writing and storytelling from Don Genova, an award-winning journalist, and veteran of writing and broadcasting for outlets including the CBC, Globe and Mail, enRoute and National Post. Discover how to turn your food and travel experiences into stories you can share on your blog or social media, or you can pitch and sell to magazines, newspapers and digital outlets. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Sep 22, 2026
	Online	$800	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Learn how to write magazine and newspaper articles that sell through this long-running and popular freelance writing course. Veteran Vancouver freelance writer Jennifer Van Evra shares time-tested, step-by-step instructions on developing ideas, researching effectively, conducting successful interviews, writing pitches, structuring articles and more. This course can be taken as part of the UBC Micro-certificate in Writing Skills for Digital Content: Freelance and Interviews or as a standalone course. Other start dates: Sep 22, 2026
	Online	$640	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Develop an understanding of Latin American beliefs, values, custom, and business protocols by exploring both historical and contemporary topics in Latin culture. Improve your Spanish communication skills and your contextual use of the language while discovering the linguistic and cultural diversity of Latin America. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Oct 06, 2026
	Online	$640	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Explore historical socio-cultural aspects of Latin American culture from pre-Hispanic to present times. This Part 2 course covers the cultures and contributions of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Oct 06, 2026
	Online	$640	Apr 28, 2026	Open	Details	Gain an understanding of basic Japanese syntax and grammar in this online course, designed to improve your reading and writing skills. Practice writing Japanese words and phrases, read a variety of authentic Japanese documents, broaden your vocabulary and produce simple and functional writing samples. Other start dates: Jul 07, 2026; Oct 06, 2026

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