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.
West Shore Campus coming fall 2025
Continuing Studies at UVic has been supporting lifelong learners for over 60 years. We're excited to expand our reach with a new location offering classes starting in the fall of 2025.
Whether you're looking to explore a new interest, gain professional skills or connect with your community, our engaging courses at the West Shore Campus will be available evenings and weekends in a variety of topics, such as arts, languages, health and wellness, business and technology.
Just announced
Microsoft Office Bootcamp
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
Level up your Microsoft Office skills—and fast! Whether you're launching your career, switching to an administrative role, or wanting to sharpen your computer skills, this hands-on Microsoft Office micro-certificate program is your shortcut to confidence and competence. Get job-ready with practical, bootcamp-style training designed for today’s digital workplace in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and more.
GIS Skills and Mapping
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is increasingly integrated into various industries, enhancing data analysis, decision-making, and spatial planning capabilities. Our new GIS Skills and Mapping program provides hands-on training in open-source software like QGIS, Google Earth and Gaia. You will learn to create custom maps, analyze spatial data, and answer complex human and environmental questions.
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.
Agile Project Management with Integrated Project Management Fundamentals
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This micro-credential is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of project management while incorporating Agile methodologies.
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.
Continence Care Skills for Health and Helping Professionals
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
Continence care aims to improve continence management for patients and maintain quality of life. It focuses on assessment and management, patient dignity, education, treatment options, and resources. This online micro-certificate is 12 weeks long and addresses the importance of pelvic floor health, nutrition and diet, as well as lifestyle management. The program is intended for professionals such as registered nurses, health care assistants, physiotherapists, caregivers and others who care for those managing continence issues. Participants who complete the course will learn to define and assess the types of incontinence, explore treatment options, understand the underlying medical issues involved, and provide patients with education and resources.
Communicating Data Through Maps
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
Mapping is a powerful tool that can drive change and play critical roles in decision and policy-making applications across many fields. This micro-credential will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to utilize maps and web-mapping applications for telling your story. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical applications, you will learn how to collect geospatial data from a variety of sources, and integrate data and knowledge through accessible platforms to tell impactful stories through maps and other digital media. This program will boost your marketable skills and is ideal for you if you want to enhance your capability to collect, transform and effectively communicate complex geospatial data through clear and compelling narratives.
Geospatial Analytics for Climate Action
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This program equips learners with cutting-edge skills in geospatial technologies to address climate change challenges. Through three specialized courses—LiDAR for Climate Change Mitigation, Mapping for Climate Action and Spatial Data for Climate Change Risk Assessment—you will gain hands-on experience in utilizing geospatial data and tools to develop actionable insights for climate resilience and sustainability.
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.
Community Energy Transition Strategies
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
A federal government-mandated push towards net-zero by 2050 has highlighted the issue of how to transform community energy plans from a reliance on fossil fuels, high emission energy sources and waste, to clean energy systems that are viable, resilient and renewable. This program equips you with practical tools and strategies to undertake the transition to clean energy.
Project and Change Management for AI Integration
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
Discover how AI impacts project management by exploring the role of AI in project selection, execution and monitoring. Change management principles, including expectations and challenges from relevant parties, will be addressed through an AI lens—facilitating a smooth transition to AI-enhanced project practices.
Spatial Data for Climate Change Risk Assessment
MICRO-CERTIFICATE
This micro-credential program is designed to provide participants with the expertise needed to utilize spatial data for assessing climate change risks. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, you will learn how to harness geographic information systems (GIS) and other spatial data tools to evaluate and manage the risks associated with climate change. This program is ideal for professionals in environmental science, urban planning, disaster management and related fields who aim to enhance their technical skills and contribute to climate resilience and risk mitigation efforts.
New professional development newsletter
Stay up to date on professional development opportunities at Continuing Studies at UVic!
Pulse On Pro-D newsletter
Sign up for our professional development E-News and hear stories from current students and alumni, read articles by instructors and industry leaders, and learn how you can jump back in to expand your skillsets.
