AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals

UBC Certificate

  • Online
  • $4,875 to $6,175

The IT industry is undergoing a major transformation. As businesses increasingly rely on AI-based technologies to drive innovation and growth, the role of IT professionals is evolving to meet these new demands. 

The new UBC Certificate in AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals, developed by Extended Learning using the UBC AI competency framework from UBC IT, is a part-time online program that equips IT professionals and organizational leaders with essential knowledge and actionable skills in AI implementation, governance and ethics. 

The flexible and comprehensive curriculum offers 20 stackable micro-courses across seven core tracks covering a spectrum of AI topics essential for today’s IT professionals in technical, managerial and leadership roles. Learners select the tracks that best align with their role and career goals, taking the micro-courses in order, progressing through three tiers – introduction, proficient and mastery. Each micro-course can be completed in just two weeks, making it easy to upskill quickly while balancing work commitments. 

Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to deepen your expertise, this structured program ensures you’re equipped to succeed in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. 

  • Format: 100% online and instructor-supported with weekly real-time sessions 
  • Duration: Twelve micro-courses of two weeks each plus one AI Capstone micro-course, designed to be completed within 12 to 18 months 
  • Cost:
    • Through March 2027: $475 per micro-course; $1,125 for a three micro-course bundle ($300 savings), or $4,875 for the full program ($1,300 savings) when registering for all 13 micro-courses upfront. Institutional bulk discounts available.
    • Effective April 2027: $475 per micro-course; $1,200 for a three micro-course bundle ($225 savings), or $4,875 for the full program ($1,300 savings) when registering for all 13 micro-courses upfront. Institutional bulk discounts available.

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These micro-courses are a superb primer for people looking to get an introduction to AI from a business context. I find the mix of video, reading and live sessions compelling and interesting. I love how the Foundations courses build on the lessons learned in the previous ones.

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