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Computing and Information Systems

Tech skills to increase your productivity.

Information technology touches all aspects of our lives: how we work, how we make decisions, how we communicate, and how we entertain ourselves. These days, to be successful in almost any profession—from business to law, health care, finance or education—you need to know how to use and manage technologies. Our diverse selection of data analytics, computing and technology courses will help you navigate and advance your way through your career. You will learn how to make your workplace more productive, secure and connected.

Professional programs

If you are looking to add relevant and highly marketable skills to your resume or toolkit, our professional programs in computing and technology could be just what you need to get the competitive edge.

For those who do not have previous education or background in computing as well as those who need to retrain or upgrade their present computer skills, we offer the Micro-certificate in Administrative Technology. This micro-credential program 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. 

We also offer a Micro-certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics for recent graduate or career professional looking to add relevant and highly marketable skills to your resume or toolkit.

Microsoft Certification Training

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. Read full press release..

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Individual Computing and Information Systems courses

Each term, we offer a variety of online courses for professionals wanting to enhance their knowledge of technology and information systems as well as community courses on leading edge topics such as artificial intelligence, social media and animatronics. View list below for current offerings.

 

Courses open for registration

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 for Administration

Applied AI for Administration 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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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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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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Unity® Game Development Specialist

This intensive 18-week micro-credential program provides learners with a robust foundation and the agility to rapidly cultivate expertise in crafting captivating content for virtual environments in the growing gaming and creative technology sector.
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Consequences of Technology

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.

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Continuing Studies at UVic joins forces with Lighthouse Labs, helping students flourish in tech workforce

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.

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Micro-credentials keep Continuing Studies learners on leading edge

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.

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Continuing Studies at UVic announces collaboration with Microsoft Canada

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.

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Q&A with BIDA student Hiranand Chawla

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.

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Can Video Games Make a Better World?

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.

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Getting un-stuck

"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."

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3D Printing: The Future is Here

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

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On Intellectual Fraud

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.

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Megan Wolfe, Program Assistant
Tel 250-472-8944
Email bustech@uvic.ca