Communication

Communication is the practice of sharing information, conveying messages and connecting with audiences. Given that good communication is one of the top skills sought by employers, the ability to express yourself and your ideas clearly and effectively can set you apart and allow you to pursue numerous career paths with confidence.

We offer a variety of courses and programs to help you enhance specific communication skills, such as writing, depending on your desired outcome and application. Choose to take courses individually or follow a select learning pathway to complete a credential.

Programs

Business English for International Professionals
UBC Award of Achievement
Improve your English communication skills in this six-course program. Learn to communicate clearly and interact effectively with colleagues in the Canadian workplace.
Biomedical Visualization and Communication
UBC Certificate
Transform complex biomedical concepts into information that diverse audiences can understand in this part-time program that blends art, science and communication.
Intercultural Studies
UBC Certificate
Develop your cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication skills and diversity and inclusion knowledge base. Gain a deeper understanding of cultural differences.

Courses

Available courses
Format	Next start date	Status	More	Description
Online	Apr 30, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online	Apr 30, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online	Apr 30, 2024	Open	Details	Designed specifically for multi-language learners, this course focuses on advanced areas of professional communication including tone, context, and relationship-building strategies.
Online In-Person	Apr 30, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online	May 2, 2024	Join Waitlist	Details	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.
Online	May 29, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online	Jun 1, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online In-Person	Jun 4, 2024	Open	Details	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.
Online	Jun 6, 2024	Open	Details	Explore your leadership strengths and areas of growth and opportunity when leading in an intercultural setting. Complete the Intercultural Development Inventory and receive individualized feedback on your results. Reflect on your cultural identity, role and challenges in your own leadership context and develop a plan for applying your skills to create change and build inclusive communities and organizations.
Online	Jun 10, 2024	Open	Details	Dig deeper into how English sounds are structured to understand your own speech rhythm and patterns and how your first language influences your spoken English. Receive continual and immediate feedback in class to help correct common mispronunciations.
Online	Jun 13, 2024	Open	Details	Learn to integrate intercultural and social justice perspectives and take a critical look at intergroup relations. Review identity development models and explore how culture, ethnicity and race shape intercultural interactions. Look at the impact of systemic issues of power and privilege. Develop practical strategies for meaningful intergroup dialogue and engagement.
Online	Jul 3, 2024	Open	Details	Address more complex workplace communication scenarios. Gain more advanced skills and fluency for negotiating, interviewing and leading meetings and teams. Practise your presentation and public speaking skills, and acquire the language and business vocabulary you need for leading others, teambuilding and training or teaching.
Online	Sep 12, 2024	Open	Details	Take your intercultural understanding to the next level and build essential skills and practices to create welcoming spaces for all
Online	Oct 17, 2024	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.
Online	Jan 23, 2025	Open	Details	Achieve success in conflict resolution through negotiation strategies that cut through misunderstanding, miscommunication, impasse, and implicit bias. Tap into your intercultural intelligence skills to negotiate conflict effectively.

Communication

Programs

Business English for International Professionals

UBC Award of Achievement

Biomedical Visualization and Communication

UBC Certificate

Intercultural Studies

UBC Certificate

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