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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
	Online	$780	Apr 30, 2026	Open	Details	Discover how to identify and fix common errors, inconsistencies and weaknesses, whether in your own writing or others'. Learn the processes for editing and proofreading, and understand how the right tools - style guides, style sheets and dictionaries - can make you a better, faster editor. This course can be taken as part of the UBC Micro-certificate in Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace: Grammar and Style or as a standalone course. Other start dates: Oct 08, 2026
	In-Person Online	$450 - $460	Apr 30, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions of those around you in Japanese. Learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings such as introducing yourself, discussing your family and your likes and dislikes. Begin to understand complex language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. Other start dates: Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026; Sep 21, 2026; Sep 22, 2026; Sep 24, 2026
	In-Person Online	$450 - $460	Apr 30, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Japanese vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you begin to express yourself in the past and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of Japan. The Japanese writing system of katakana is introduced at this level. Other start dates: Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026; Sep 21, 2026; Sep 24, 2026
	Online	$750	May 1, 2026	Open	Details	This 100% online, self-paced course gives service providers with comprehensive foundational understanding of mental health and the tools to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a wide range of settings and contexts. Other start dates: Jun 01, 2026
	Online	$4,800	May 4, 2026	Open	Details	Coaching Neurodiversity at Work is a dynamic training program that offers a holistic foundation in neuro-affirmative coaching for professional contexts. Other start dates: Sep 08, 2026; Jan 05, 2027
	Online	$1,800	May 4, 2026	Open	Details	Learn coaching skills to lead with clarity and impact. The Leader as Coach Fundamentals course helps leaders build trust, empower teams, and support growth. Other start dates: Sep 08, 2026
	In-Person Online	$505	May 4, 2026	Open	Details	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: Jun 02, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026; Aug 04, 2026; Sep 14, 2026; Sep 15, 2026; Nov 05, 2026
	Online	$950	May 5, 2026	Open	Details	Application of Learning Health Systems (LHS) in Hybrid Care course provides hands on experience in applying LHS principles. Delivered by UBC Digital Emergency Medicine. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2026
	Online	$1,335 - $1,400	May 7, 2026	Open	Details	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 22, 2026; Mar 04, 2027; Oct 14, 2027

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