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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	Online	$1,750	Sep 24, 2026	Open	Details	How can equitable systems design transform your workplace and the industry you work in? How can we (re)design systems and sectors that impact not only workplaces and individuals but also industries, sectors and society? Spanning specific workplace to industry-wide EDI challenges, your first (of two) courses in the UBC Micro-certificate in Equitable Systems Design (ESD) is a participatory experience leading to the creation of equitable solutions through a series of equity-centered design challenges, frameworks and strategies focused on systemic-change within your industry. Other start dates: May 06, 2027; Sep 09, 2027
	Online	$3,125	Sep 28, 2026	Open	Details	Allard's Executive Learning Program in Mining Law and Sustainability provides an overview of the complex legal and regulatory instruments that govern sustainable mining practices. It offers a new framework for making sustainable mining and business decisions: one that goes beyond business as usual to consider Indigenous participation, climate change, human rights and anti-corruption laws and regulations that advance sustainable mining. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$475	Sep 29, 2026	Open	Details	A proficiency level online micro-course empowering IT professionals to design, implement and manage comprehensive AI-powered financial solutions, including system architectures, fraud detection, risk management and investment analysis. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$950	Sep 29, 2026	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: Apr 06, 2027
	Online	$950	Sep 29, 2026	Open	Details	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. Other start dates: Jan 12, 2027
	Online	$1,220 - $1,260	Oct 1, 2026	Open	Details	Help your organization make the most of diversity through increased creativity and innovation, enhanced employee engagement and better service to clients. Explore systemic barriers and inclusive practices in designing communication strategies with employees, clients and customers. Learn to develop policy frameworks and best practices; engage in community consultation; lead and supervise staff and volunteers; and plan programs. Other start dates: Apr 01, 2027; Sep 23, 2027
	Online	$650	Oct 6, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to plan and structure your technical content across an array of genres ranging from instructions, standard operating procedures and emails to technical memos, technical reports and technical proposals. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$700	Oct 6, 2026	Open	Details	Learn how to write and deliver effective presentations, emails and briefs. Focus on five types of communications commonly used in the workplace. This course can be taken as part of the UBC Micro-certificate in Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace: Business Communication or as a standalone course. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$450	Oct 6, 2026	Open	Details	Learn how to analyze your readers’ needs and to plan and draft documents that meet those needs. Practise seven techniques for clear, memorable writing. 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: TBA
	Online	$475	Oct 13, 2026	Open	Details	A proficiency level online micro-course for IT and digital professionals to develop practical skills in real-time AI-driven threat detection. Learn to deploy, configure, fine-tune and evaluate AI cybersecurity systems in enterprise environments. Other start dates: Feb 09, 2027
	Online	$1,950	Oct 13, 2026	Open	Details	Course explores implications and importance of eliminating biased data regarding racial, cultural, gender or political identities for AI-powered decision-making. Other start dates: Feb 02, 2027
	Online	$475	Oct 13, 2026	Open	Details	A proficiency level online micro-course equipping IT professionals with the skills to design, implement and manage comprehensive AI-powered business solutions across architecture, data pipelines, system integration and quality assurance. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$3,200	Oct 13, 2026	Open	Details	Gain understanding of ins and outs of ethical hacking, including footprinting and reconnaissance, scanning networks, vulnerability analysis and cryptography concepts Other start dates: Feb 16, 2027
	Online	$500 - $515	Oct 13, 2026	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: Jan 19, 2027; Sep 28, 2027
	Online	$500 - $515	Oct 20, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your understanding of anti-racist work. Deepen your understanding of the historic and current realities of racism in Canada, and learn from the perspectives and experiences of racialized professionals. Consider the commitment, courage and creativity required to dismantle racism within organizations both on micro and macro levels. Other start dates: Feb 23, 2027; Sep 14, 2027

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