Computing and Information Systems

2D Graphics and Rendering Essentials for Video Games

Build on your existing understanding of computer science and gain the fundamental skill set required to develop and manipulate advanced, interactive 2D images used across the creative technology sector, including video game design and development.
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3D Graphics and Rendering Essentials for Video Games

Build on your existing understanding of computer science and gain the fundamental skillset required to develop and manipulate advanced, interactive 3D images used across the creative technology sector, including video game and extended reality application design and development.
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Administrative Technology

This micro-credential equips learners with the critical skills sought by employers to succeed in a computerized office—from software and database management to data analytics skills, cloud-based applications, digital communication and more.
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Applied AI

Applied AI is designed to equip administrative professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for work or daily tasks.
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Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

This micro-certificate provides you with the tools, plans and methods to help you give value and meaning to data, and guide you and your organization to success.
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Designing Learning in a Hybrid Workplace

In this new online micro-credential program, you will gain the necessary skills to effectively design and deliver training for a hybrid workplace through a series of three short, self-paced and stackable courses.
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General Studies

This flexible certificate program allows you to customize a course of study to meet your specific learning goals.
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GIS Skills and Mapping

GIS technology is increasingly integrated into various industries to enhance spatial data analysis, decision-making, and planning capabilities. The program provides hands-on training in open-source software like QGIS, Google Earth and the Gaia app. You will learn to create custom maps, analyze spatial data, and answer complex human and environmental questions.
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Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards

The Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards micro-certificate is a one-year, part-time, online and non-credit program. After graduation of the program, you will be eligible for the Canadian College of Health Information Management Certified Terminology Standards Specialist (CTSS) credential.
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Mapping with Drones

Do you want to take your connection to our planet to new heights? Flying drones gives you the chance to navigate the Earth from above and reach new perspectives like never before.
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Microsoft Office Bootcamp

Microsoft Office certification is essential for everyday tasks at work, school and home. Whether you're improving basic office skills or preparing for a new administrative role, this program helps you with Word certification, Excel training, PowerPoint proficiency and more—quickly move from beginner to advanced skills through online instruction and self-study.
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Organizational Preparedness and Adaptability

A six-week online program to help you become more proactive, rather than reactive, and to prepare your organization to withstand any crisis.
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Learn Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills and mapping techniques with expert instructor Jessica Neal through UVic Continuing Studies' micro-certificate program. Transform complex data into actionable insights for environmental science, urban planning, climate response, and healthcare applications. With over 10 years of GIS teaching experience, Jessica guides students through hands-on projects that build portfolio-ready skills for high-demand careers in government, environmental consulting, and spatial data science.

We're empowering professionals to navigate an AI-driven future by offering a number of micro-certificates focusing on up-skilling for emerging technologies. These initiatives emphasize technical expertise, critical thinking and collaboration to foster trust in AI, helping professionals adapt to new challenges and opportunities in their careers.

Dean Jo-Anne Clarke of UVic Continuing Studies discusses how technology is reshaping education and the importance of hands-on learning in mastering new tools and skills. UVic's micro-certificates help learners build critical abilities like communication, critical thinking, and data analysis while preparing them for success in today’s rapidly evolving, tech-driven careers.

Education is evolving to meet workforce demands. Read Dean Jo-Anne Clarke's insights on AI's growing impact on jobs and continuous learning for professionals.

There are consequences to advancing communication technology. We can sometimes predict the effects that we call “progress.” Other times we cannot. Fortunately, some books help explain the changes we face.

If you want to enter a career in the tech workforce, your background or experience level shouldn’t be holding you back from reaching your goals. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to get involved and thrive in Canada’s growing information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

Learners within the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria continue to benefit from the department's resolute commitment to preparing people for an evolving economy and workforce. The division's latest initiative advances accreditation in micro-credentials, which are standalone short-duration, competency-based learning experiences.

Continuing Studies at UVic has been selected to participate in the Microsoft Learn for Educators program. Microsoft Canada is collaborating with chosen institutions selected to participate in the Microsoft Learn for Educators program to integrate Microsoft curriculum and teaching materials aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications directly within University of Victoria’s Continuing Studies courses.

We recently caught up with Hiranand Chawla, a student in our Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program. We were interested to learn more about his experience in the program.

Can video games help make a better world? You be the judge. Instructor David Ehret explores how modern developers are expanding the idea of what a video game is and can do.

"I had taken a few community courses through Continuing Studies at UVic, just for pleasure, but the Computer Based Information Systems (CBIS) program was the first professional program that I took through Continuing Studies, outside of my degree at UVic," says graduate Carrie LePage, "It was helpful because I could work at the same time."

It seems hardly a week goes by without hearing about the increasing impact 3D printing is having on our world.

Fraud has many roots, but one of them stems from weakened minds nurtured by the fraudulent use of information. Buying-in to fraudulent facts, data, and reason at any level has dire consequences.