Non-Degree Programs

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Micro-credentials are stand-alone, short-duration learning experiences that are competency-based and align with industry, employer and community needs. Micro-credentials can be assessed and recognized for employment or learning purposes and partially funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. We will continue to add exciting new programs to help our learners advance their skills to meet current and future needs in high-demand industries and sectors.

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Gain knowledge and proficiency in skills that will help advance your career.

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FLEXIBLE COURSES

Find flexible online, in-person and blended courses and programs.

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A NAME YOU CAN TRUST

Earn credentials from a recognizable top public university.

COURSES & PROGRAMS

Wine Tasting

WINE TASTING ABILITY (WTA) BC CANADA LEVEL ONE – THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WINE TASTING

Research lead and science-based wine tasting course taught by University of Bordeaux Dr. Axel Marshal and Director of UBC WRC Dr. Jacques Olivier Pesme. Delivered for the 1st time outside Bordeaux and France. Open to the wine industry and consumers alike.

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Wetlands

WETLAND DELINEATION AND ASSESSMENT

Learn methods and technical skills to identify wetlands and delineate their boundaries, and gain hands-on experience in field delineation methods, classification and functional assessment.

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Technical Writing

CRITICAL SKILLS FOR COMMUNICATION IN THE TECHNICAL SECTOR

The ability to communicate information accurately, succinctly and unambiguously is an essential skill required by employers in a breadth of technical industries. This non-credit UBC micro-credential in technical communication consists of eight courses covering skills essential for employment and career advancement in the science and engineering sectors.

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METABOLOMICS

Metabolomics is an exciting and in-demand field requiring chemistry, systems biology and data science experts. This micro-credential offers the opportunity to develop multidisciplinary skills to prepare for a career in an emerging industry.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Wildland fire management is among the most pressing contemporary socioecological problems in North America. This program offers a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge from both Indigenous and western perspectives in the increasingly complex area of wildfire management.

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WHY UBC OKANAGAN?

The most established and influential global rankings all consistently place UBC in the top five percent of universities in the world. Choosing UBC Okanagan means you will receive world-class instruction with leading experts across high-demand industries from an institution that you and prospective employers know and trust.

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