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Meet Nick
From aspiring writer to BC bestselling author, learn how Nick built writing skills through UBC's Freelance Writing: Introduction course. Read his story.
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Certificate in Business Spanish Final Project
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This is the final project for the UBC Certificate in Spanish, Practical and Business. This module consists of a final written project and oral presentation. Students are expected to present a proposal and outline, conduct their research and submit a draft. Upon approval of the written project, students will make an oral presentation followed by a question period.
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AI Foundations 1: Concepts and Tools
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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.
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Persian
Area of study
Explore UBC Persian (Farsi) online or in-person courses with beginner levels, reading and writing, and practical communication skills. Browse courses.
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Swahili
Area of study
Explore UBC’s Swahili beginner course with conversational learning, cultural insights and practical skills for travel and everyday communication. Learn more.
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Guided Autobiography 1: Write your Life Story, Two Pages at a Time
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If you have ever wondered how to get started telling your stories, or have maybe even begun your memoir but have been unable to finish it, this course is for you. Guided Autobiography is a simple method that will support you to tell the story of your own life, two pages at a time.
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Guided Autobiography 2: Mining for Memories
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By expanding on the storytelling techniques of Guided Autobiography learned in Guided Autobiography 1: Write Your Life Story, Two Pages at a Time, this course teaches you a series of advanced techniques for mining rich material about your life along new and engaging themes.
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The Wisdom Years: Aging with Purpose and Creativity
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By using structured writing tools from the Guided Autobiography method, this course helps enrich our understanding of what the years after 55, often called the wisdom years, can mean for us by exploring six wisdom-rich themes.
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Reading & Writing Japanese - Beginner 2
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Gain an understanding of basic Japanese syntax and grammar in this online course, designed to improve your reading and writing skills. Practice writing Japanese words and phrases, read a variety of authentic Japanese documents, broaden your vocabulary and produce simple and functional writing samples.
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Persian Beginner 1
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Learn the Persian alphabet, vocabulary, grammar and culture to read, write and hold simple conversations confidently.