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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 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: Jan 20, 2026; Jan 22, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026; Apr 23, 2026
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 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: Jan 22, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 23, 2026
	Online	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Japanese vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language with improvement in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation. Concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Learn about nuances of the language, including correct registers of language to use in various situations. Other start dates: Apr 13, 2026
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Gain practical speaking, reading and writing skills in Korean. Perfect for those with no knowledge of Korean, this beginner course covers basic vocabulary and grammatical structures, and the Korean alphabet, Hangul. Learn about culture and everyday life in modern Korea. Other start dates: Jan 21, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 15, 2026
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Gain practical speaking, reading and writing skills in Korean. Build your vocabulary and grammar skills through live, interactive classes, audio recordings and videos as you learn about culture and life in modern Korea. Other start dates: Jan 21, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 15, 2026
	In-Person Online	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Mandarin vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business, and focus on correct pronunciation of the tonal system. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Jan 21, 2026; Apr 13, 2026
	In-Person Online	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Mandarin vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures and refining your skills. You concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Jan 21, 2026; Apr 13, 2026
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Portuguese 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. Other start dates: Apr 13, 2026; Apr 15, 2026
	Hybrid	$1,300 - $2,600	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Developed by the UBC Faculty of Medicine, and the UBC Academy of Translational Medicine's Regulatory Advisory Council, this five-week course explores this emerging discipline, as well as patent regulations, post-market surveillance and regulatory reforms. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your base of Spanish vocabulary and expressions to communicate in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, family and business. Continue to improve your pronunciation and express preferences. Practise your new Spanish skills and interact with your classmates in a comfortable atmosphere. Other start dates: Jan 20, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026
	Online In-Person	$445 - $460	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Focus on using Spanish in authentic real-life situations. Continue to expand your vocabulary, and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures with a communication goal in mind. Concentrate on speaking correctly, and distinguishing between the past, present, and future tenses. Begin to learn about nuances of Spanish, including correct levels of language to use in various situations. Other start dates: Jan 20, 2026; Apr 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026
	Online	$445	Jan 19, 2026	Open	Details	Learn Swahili and African cultures through songs, role play, games and practical vocabulary. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$475	Jan 20, 2026	Open	Details	Delve into data’s role in AI systems in this introductory online micro-course for IT and digital professionals. Gain experience with data evaluation, machine learning platforms, API, and collaborate more effectively on data-driven AI initiatives. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$475	Jan 20, 2026	Open	Details	Build foundational AI skills in this introductory online micro-course for IT and digital professionals. Explore generative AI, machine learning, AI toolkits and ethical issues and contribute more effectively to AI initiatives in your organization. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$950	Jan 20, 2026	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: Apr 07, 2026; Sep 22, 2026; Jan 12, 2027; Apr 06, 2027

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