Programs coming soon

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. 

Just announced:

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Learning Design for Employee Engagement

MICRO-CREDENTIAL: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

In this short micro-credential, performance and learning professionals will build on their existing skills and experience to meet the changing industry needs. They will learn to design and develop programs that align with the necessities of a hybrid workforce and support employees to improve their job performance.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Amateur Landscape and Garden Design

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

This micro-credential program will help you master landscape and garden design skills in just 16 weeks. You’ll gain the hands-on knowledge and practice you need to create the yard and garden of your dreams.

 

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Teaching English Language Learning

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

Simplify your journey as an English language learning teacher. As a K-12 teacher, you can now earn a Professional Development Certificate by completing two online courses offered through Continuing Studies at UVic.

 

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Organizational Preparedness and Adaptability

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

A six-week online program to help you become more proactive, rather than reactive, and to prepare your organization to withstand any crisis. Put the right plans in place to keep your organization moving forward.

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Designing Learning in a Hybrid Workplace

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

The workplace is changing, and many businesses are realizing the future of work is hybrid. Training employees in this new environment requires a new set of skills. You will gain the necessary skills to effectively design and deliver training for a hybrid workplace through a series of three short, online, self-paced and stackable courses.

 

Suggestion Box

We want to continue to develop programs that are relevant to our students. Please list any topics, not currently offered by Continuing Studies at UVic, that would be beneficial to your professional development.