Get an edge in British Columbia and Canada’s fast-evolving workplaces with a balance of practical technical skills and transferrable career skills like critical thinking, problem-solving and strategic implementation. Our technology courses and programs are created and delivered by experts and innovators from UBC Faculties, industry and educational partners.
- Artificial Intelligence
UBC Extended Learning’s artificial intelligence courses and programs are designed to provide the in-demand skills and expertise to plan, integrate and apply AI technologies within cloud solutions and in industries that use digital media. Through relevant content and expert instruction, gain key competencies to make critical decisions and consider the ethical implications of incorporating AI to position your organization for success.
- Cloud Computing
UBC Extended Learning’s cloud computing courses and programs are developed by experts and innovators to help you gain in-demand cloud computing skills—a top-five hard skill, according to industry surveys. They cover a range of topics, such as AI cloud services, transformation and infrastructure strategy, and technology implementation.
- Cybersecurity
UBC Extended Learning’s cybersecurity courses and programs were developed in consultation with leading BC cybersecurity experts, consultants and academics to provide learners with skills to create strategic cybersecurity policies and manage cybersecurity threats in their organizations.
- Data science
Learn the principles of data science, improve your data literacy, get hands-on experience using data analytics techniques and real-world cases and translate your findings into data-driven solutions. The value in these specialized skills and the fulfilling career opportunities they can present across all sectors is immeasurable.
- Extended Reality (XR) and Gaming
XR, also known as extended reality or cross reality, is an umbrella term for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). XR technology is used in applications that include education, gaming, retail, medicine, engineering and design. UBC Extended Learning has partnered with Circuit Stream, an industry leader in XR education, to offer online project-based XR courses.
- Software Development
UBC Extended Learning offers programming courses developed and taught by top-rated partners, including UBC Department of Computer Science faculty and Circuit Stream, and feature world-class content aligned with the needs of employers and industry. Whether you’re looking to stay up to date in your current role or take the first step toward a career in software development, our offerings equipsyou with the necessary programming knowledge and in-demand skills.
- Technology courses for teens
UBC Extended Learning has partnered with Circuit Stream to offer technology courses for Canadian and international teens ages 13 to 18. Bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, courses are offered online in the fall, winter and summer and on-campus in the summer at the UBC Vancouver campus.
For more information, call 604 822 1444 or visit UBC Extended Learning.