Looking to refresh your skills or to develop new ones for our changing world? We are working on a number of exciting new programs exploring the latest in a wide range of topics, taught in small-class and online learning environments. Join our email lists below and we'll let you know once details become available.
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Data Analytics
CERTIFICATE
Designed for professionals, adult learners and internationally trained individuals, this non-credit certificate helps you build in-demand data skills to elevate your career. Whether you're in administration, finance, healthcare, logistics or education, the Data Analytics certificate offers practical, career-focused training without requiring a data science background. Ideal for current and emerging leaders, the program empowers you to make data-informed decisions and drive impact across sectors. Building on the success of BIDA and DAMS, this certificate offers a flexible pathway to deepen your technical skills or bridge between credentials.
No matter your technical background, if you see the value of data in your role—this program is for you.
Data Storytelling and Visualization
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
In today’s data-driven world, the ability to communicate insights through storytelling and data visualization is especially crucial. The micro-credential in Data Storytelling and Visualization is designed for those who want to build and enhance their skills in transforming complex data into compelling visual narratives that influence decisions and drive actions. This comprehensive program covers everything from the basics of data visualization to advanced reporting techniques. If you're new to data storytelling or looking to advance your expertise, this program will help you leverage data visualization tools and techniques so you can communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Contract Bidding and Procurement for Trades
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This micro-credential is designed to equip trades professionals and small business owners in British Columbia with the essential skills and knowledge to successfully navigate the complexities of contract bidding and procurement processes in both the public and private sectors. This short, skills-based program offers hands-on and practical training tailored to the needs of tradespeople, subcontractors, project managers, and procurement-involved professionals—enhancing your ability to submit competitive, compliant bids, mitigate business risks, and pursue growth opportunities through public procurement channels.
Strategic Public Relations Leadership
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This new micro-credential is designed for mid-to-senior PR professionals and aspiring leaders. You will gain advanced competencies in three areas: honing your public relations leadership skills to effectively guide teams and influence organizational success, mastering strategic community engagement to build meaningful relationships, and developing expertise in crisis communication to safeguard reputations in challenging times. Delivered through a flexible online asynchronous format, this program allows you to build on your existing PR knowledge and acquire leadership skills for today’s field of public relations.
Health Impact Assessment: Foundational Principles, Processes and Practice
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This online micro-credential is a specialized program designed to equip multi-disciplinary professionals with critical skills that are aligned with international standards of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) practice. HIA is often used in the planning and preparation for major projects, or as a tool for post-incidents or disasters. The fundamentals can be incorporated into environmental and social impact assessment processes or HIAs can be stand alone. The ultimate goal of HIAs is to provide decision-makers with evidence-based insights on how projects, policies, incidents and events might influence public health outcomes, and to ensure that health considerations are integrated into planning and development processes to the benefit of society.
Sustainability Skills for Construction Management
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
The Sustainability Skills for Construction Management micro-credential is a cutting-edge program designed to equip construction professionals with the essential skills to integrate sustainability into their projects. Over three engaging courses, you’ll explore key concepts in sustainable construction, resource optimization, project management, and the latest innovations driving the green building movement. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to enhance your skill set, this program will help you lead the way in sustainable construction.
Indigenous Led Climate Action
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This program explores Indigenous understandings of climate change, and its responses, with a particular emphasis on developing skills for respectful and effective collaboration in support of Indigenous priorities.
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