Communication

Learn to communicate with clarity and confidence in a variety of workplace, professional and personal settings. Understand how native English speakers handle conversations at work fluently and effectively by using appropriate words and vocabulary, implied meanings and non-verbal communication.

Other start dates: Jan 11, 2027; Jan 12, 2027; Feb 21, 2027

This practical and intensive course helps you develop strategies to improve how you communicate in real time at work, especially when you need to think on your feet. Learn strategies for recalling vocabulary quickly, expressing ideas flexibly, paraphrasing when words don’t come easily, and maintaining clear communication under pressure.

Other start dates: Mar 17, 2027

Designed especially for professionals whose first language is not English, this fast-paced and dynamic course empowers you to improve your conversational skills for today's business environment. Develop the confidence to feel successful in one-on-one discussions, workplace meetings, interviews and business negotiations.

Other start dates: Jan 11, 2027; Mar 15, 2027

Sound more natural and confident when you speak English by learning about rhythm, stress patterns, linking sounds and intonation. Understand your pronunciation as it relates to sounds that may not exist in your first language to improve the clarity of your English and increase others' understanding of your speech.

Other start dates: Jan 26, 2027; Feb 24, 2027

This course is designed especially for professionals who speak English as an additional language. Improve your pronunciation, fluency and presence in speaking English publicly. Build your confidence in different speaking situations, such as talking to one person, or presenting in a team meeting or in front of a large audience.

Other start dates: Jan 11, 2027; Jan 26, 2027; Feb 24, 2027

Join us for an online information session to learn about the UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication, an exciting program developed by the UBC Faculty of Medicine HIVE (Hackspace for Innovation and Visualization in Education) and the Centre for Digital Media.

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Join a free online information session to learn more about the UBC Micro-certificate in AI-Assisted English Language Learning. Meet the program developer and instructor, and get answers to your questions in the Q&A.

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Build AI skills and digital literacy while improving your English. Learn the basics of AI, explore practical tools and practice prompt writing for language success

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Develop ocean science communication skills for stakeholder engagement and impact in this part-time online course for sustainable blue economy careers.

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Learn tools to build culturally diverse and inclusive teams. Enhance your skills to establish, motivate and lead your existing group toward inclusion. Develop strategies for transforming conflict and understand the influence of culture on teamwork.

Other start dates: Oct 21, 2027

Designed specifically for students learning English as an additional language, this course introduces effective communication strategies used in the North American business environment. Create clear, convincing and memorable business communications targeted at diverse audiences.

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Designed specifically for multi-language learners, this course focuses on advanced areas of professional communication including tone, context, and relationship-building strategies.

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Explore the ethics of AI in language learning. Understand privacy, fairness, bias, and make responsible choices with technology in education and work.

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Learn how to communicate biomedical concepts clearly and effectively to a range of diverse audiences, from students to patients to health professionals. This course is part of the UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication.

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The objective of this course is to support teams of individuals to nurture, manage and direct their creative impulses that emerge from collaborating in order to create work for others. This course is part of the UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication.

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