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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Transformative Climate Action
CERTIFICATE
Collaboratively develop, lead and support social and political strategies necessary to mobilize climate action across diverse sectors and scales. Learners will develop the skills to engage effectively with the social and political challenges of developing strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Mapping with Drones
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Develop the skills needed to perform small drone-based data collection for creating digital 3D mapping outputs. Learners will use drone flight plans to create maps and engineer photos to create sub-centimetre accurate digital maps. Topics covered in the program include a review of photogrammetry, site selection, the Canadian drone regulatory process, mission planning, structure-from-motion (SfM) data processing, RTK ground control survey, accuracy assessment, and spatial analysis of acquired datasets.
GIS Technology
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Learn the fundamentals of GIS-based technology and open-source software, and their use in data collection, analysis, and mapping.
Indigenous Cultural Stewardship
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This new online learning opportunity will allow professionals to critically engage with decolonial practices, and to advance Indigenous knowledge within their organizations.
Develop an understanding of the historical relationship between the museum/heritage sector and Indigenous communities. Gain the foundational knowledge and skills to support the preservation and stewardship of tangible and intangible Indigenous culture and heritage.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) in the Workplace
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
An understanding of cultural difference and ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities is critical for professionals in both local and international settings. Through a series of practice-informed and engaging learning opportunities, students will develop the critical awareness, skills and strategies needed to advance equitable and inclusive workplaces.
Business Finance
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
The PDC in Business Finance will provide learners with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, forecasting, finance and investing principles for use in small and medium-sized businesses.
Advanced Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
The Advanced Business Intelligence and Data Analytics micro-credential will build on the foundational learning in BIDA 301: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Fundamentals and BIDA 302: Data Analytics Coding Fundamentals (or equivalent, for learners coming in to the program with prior analytics and coding experience), and will allow students to progress to higher-level in-demand data analysis, visualization and modelling skills.
Marketing Communication Essentials
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
The PDC in Marketing Communication Essentials will introduce learners to marketing theory and practices, communication planning and social media communications.
Supervisory Skills
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
This program will provide learners in a new supervisory role with the skillset to effectively lead and communicate with their team, understand employment law and make informed business decisions.
Amateur Landscape and Garden Design
MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Learn the landscape design process through a series of hands-on exercises and demos in a supportive and fun environment. You will about tree and plant selection, climate, soils, site selection and renderings to design a garden appropriate for Vancouver Island.
