Master AI Skills for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, research, and education, and UBC is at the forefront of this revolution. The Training Hub is your gateway to developing the skills and knowledge needed to understand and apply AI technologies. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an experienced researcher diving into advanced techniques, our tailored training programs provide accessible learning opportunities for staff, students, and faculty.
These highlighted workshops, courses, and resources are designed to equip participants with practical AI skills, ethical insights, and tools for real-world applications. With sessions led by experts and partnerships with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), the Training Hub supports a vibrant community of AI learners and practitioners. Explore the schedule below to find the perfect session for your AI learning journey.
AI Foundations
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AI for Everyone
This introductory course offers a comprehensive look at generative AI, focusing on its practical application in a variety of business contexts. Start by exploring AI’s transformative impact on industries and the way people work. Then get hands-on training in AI technologies like ChatGPT, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline operations,…
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Introduction to AI Concepts and Tools
Designed for practitioners—not researchers or developers—this course focuses on how to evaluate, integrate and discuss AI solutions within your organization. You will also explore key ethical, operational and business implications, including data privacy, bias, and sustainability.
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AI For Everyone
AI is not only for engineers. If you want your organization to become better at using AI, this is the course to tell everyone–especially your non-technical colleagues–to take. Though this course is largely non-technical, engineers can also take this course to learn the business aspects of AI.
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Introduction to Generative AI
This is an introductory level microlearning course aimed at explaining what Generative AI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning methods. It also covers Google Tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us, seamlessly integrated into our daily lives and work. Enroll in this course to understand key AI terminologies and applications, launch your AI career, or transform your existing one.
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AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals
In this course, explore AI cloud services and gain an understanding of the security concerns that must be addressed as well as the cost-savings associated with the adoption of cloud-based AI solutions.
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OpenAI Academy
Unlock the opportunities of the AI era by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to harness artificial intelligence effectively.
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Microsoft AI Learning Hub
Begin your AI learning journey with curated Plans and resources, designed to support business and technical roles, individuals, and organizations in building AI skills.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
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AI for Product Management
AI empowers product management by analyzing customer feedback and market trends to inform data-driven decisions. It helps in predicting product demand, optimizing features, and enhancing…
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AI for Project Management
In project management, AI tools automate routine tasks, optimize scheduling, and predict risks, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions and allocate resources efficiently.
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AI for Data & Marketing Analytics
AI enhances data analytics by providing deeper insights through advanced pattern recognition, enabling more personalized and effective marketing strategies. It streamlines decision-making, optimizes campaigns, and…
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AI for Change Management
In change management, AI forecasts the impact of organizational changes, identifies potential obstacles, and provides personalized recommendations to ensure smoother transitions
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AI for Business Analysis
In business analysis, AI helps analyze large data sets quickly, uncovering insights and trends that drive informed decision-making.
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AI for Agile Leadership
AI can enhance Agile leadership by providing data-driven insights that help teams make more informed decisions and quickly adapt to changing project needs. Additionally, AI…
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Applied AI for Business
Master Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and strategies tailored to your field – whether you’re in Project Management, Product, Agile, Business Analysis, Data & Marketing Analytics,…
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AI for Marketing and Sales
Coming soon. This course describes AI fundamentals in a marketing and sales context, empowering you to save time, energy and money as you produce high-quality…
Academic Integrity
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Assessment Design using Generative AI
The rapid advancement of Generative AI in achieving high scores on standardized exams like the LSAT and GRE, as well as in producing written assignments that sometimes surpass those of students, has underscored an urgent need in higher education to devise assignments that uphold academic integrity and rigor. Furthermore, it…
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AI and Society: Ethics and Impact
Examine issues of accessibility, equity and biased data in the development and deployment of AI and the role of governance and ethical standards in addressing these issues. Learn how AI applications can be used for personal learning and sharpen your problem-solving skills as you consider how AI can contribute to…
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Privacy Impact Assessments for GenerativeAI Instructional Use
Guidance for instructional use of AI based on current Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) including any recommendations for Instructors with regards to teaching and learning uses for Generative AI Tools at UBC.
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Academic Integrity at UBC
UBC values an educative approach to academic integrity that seeks to support through education and deepen awareness for students and instructors, as well as an approach to academic misconduct that is fair and effective.
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AI and Society: Ethics and Impact
The UBC Micro-certificate in AI and Society: Ethics and Impact is a part-time online program that delves into fundamental concepts of AI systems and gives learners of all backgrounds a framework for exploring and addressing concerns surrounding AI bias, accountability, transparency and human rights.
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Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI
Understand the ethical and regulatory landscape with the use of Generative AI and learn how to recognize the potential risks associated with Generative AI.
Teaching and Learning
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Student AI Readiness Assessment
As Generative AI tools become more common in university courses, assignments, and everyday tasks, developing critical AI literacy is more important than ever. The Student Readiness Assessment (SRA) is designed to help you understand how prepared you are to use AI in your studies. It asks a series of multiple-choice, scenario-based, and…
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AI Development of Interactive Experiences
The UBC Micro-certificate in AI Development of Interactive Experiences is a part-time online program that explores the intersection of digital media and AI, with a focus on interactive user experiences and AI-driven business strategies for companies that use media.