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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. Other start dates: TBA
	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: May 01, 2026
	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	$1,050	Mar 31, 2026	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 01, 2026
	Online	$995	Apr 7, 2026	Open	Details	This introductory programming course focuses on systematic programming methods foundational to writing well-designed programs. The course is taught using Python, a beginner-friendly, versatile programming language. Learn processes for creating well-tested programs that are easy to update in the future. Other start dates: Sep 08, 2026
	Online	$1,220 - $1,260	Apr 9, 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: Oct 01, 2026; Apr 01, 2027; Sep 23, 2027
	Online		Apr 9, 2026	Open	Details	Learn about the International Coaching Federation-accredited UBC Certificate in Organizational Coaching in this live and interactive information session. Other start dates: Jun 04, 2026
	Online		Apr 9, 2026	Open	Details	Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$480	Apr 11, 2026	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 13, 2026; Jul 02, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 11, 2026	Open	Details	Speak and hear French from the first day as you quickly gain basic conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work, and your daily life. Learn grammar, pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. Other start dates: Apr 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026; Apr 16, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online	$900 - $920	Apr 11, 2026	Open	Details	Speak and hear French from the first day as you quickly gain basic conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work, and your daily life. Learn grammar, pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. Other start dates: Jul 04, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 11, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your base of French vocabulary and expressions in order to communicate in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, family, and business. Continue to improve your pronunciation and learn to talk about future plans and express past events. This immersive course focuses on oral communication skills and uses meaningful scenarios to help you use the language in authentic situations. Other start dates: Apr 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026; Apr 16, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	In-Person Online	$450 - $460	Apr 11, 2026	Open	Details	Focus on improving your conversational French fluency by acquiring more complex grammatical structures and sentence formation. Possible grammar topics, based on student needs, may include the advanced level verb tenses (conditional, future anterior, and introduction to subjunctive,) or use of relative pronouns. Other start dates: Apr 13, 2026; Jul 02, 2026

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