Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of British Columbia offers various programs through its Extended Learning platform. These programs cater to diverse interests and professional development needs, including areas such as coaching and leadership, communication, environment and sustainability, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, health and medicine, humanities and social sciences, languages, law, pre-university for high school students, technology, and writing.

Areas of Study

• Coaching and leadership
  • Career coaching
  • Organizational coaching
• Communication
  • English communication skills
  • Intercultural communication
  • Science communication
• Environment and sustainability
  • Blue economy
  • Climate change
• Equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism
  • Anti-racism
  • Equitable systems design
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Intercultural communication
• Health and medicine
  • Health analytics
  • Healthcare financial management
  • Indigenous health administration
  • Life sciences
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Science communication
• Humanities and social sciences
  • Liberal arts and sciences
  • Political science
• Languages
  • American sign language
  • Arabic
  • Chinese reading and writing
  • English communication skills
  • Farsi
  • French conversation
  • French reading and writing
  • German
  • Italian and Portuguese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish conversation
  • Spanish reading, writing, and Latin American culture
  • Swahili
• Law
  • Mining law
• Pre-university for high school students
  • Academic
  • Technology courses for teens
  • University applications and skills
• Technology
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Cloud computing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data science
  • Game design and development
  • Software development
  • Technology courses for teens
• Writing
  • Foundational writing
  • Freelance writing and self-expression
  • Marketing and website writing
  • Workplace writing

Specific Program: AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals

Course Description

This course covers fundamental concepts in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services, emphasizing transferable knowledge and critical thinking skills for immediate application in current work. It aims to transform organizational operations by enhancing decision-making, customer service, efficiency, and performance with minimal human involvement using AI and cloud services.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Format: 100% online with real-time classes
• Tuition: $950
• Time Commitment: Approximately 5-7 hours per week
• Technology Requirements:
  • Email account
  • Computer, laptop, or tablet with Windows or macOS
  • Latest version of a web browser
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Video camera and microphone

Course Outline

• Week 1: Foundations of AI
• Week 2: AI business strategy
• Week 3: Responsible AI—ethics and governance
• Week 4: Exploring distributed computing for AI solutions

Assessment

Students are assessed on successfully completing weekly activities, including contributions to discussion posts and applied case study projects, marked using a proficiency scale with informal feedback from the instructor during live sessions.

Available Sessions

Multiple sessions are available starting on different dates throughout the year, with each session consisting of 4 live, virtual classes on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific Time.

Instructor

• Ricardo R. Trujeque

Related Courses

• AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
• AWS Academy Cloud Architecting
• Cloud Transformation Strategy
• AI Foundations 3: Strategies for Organizations
• AI and Cybersecurity 1: Introduction

Conclusion

The University of British Columbia's Extended Learning offers a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking professional development or personal enrichment. The AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals course is a specific example of a program that equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate AI and cloud solutions into their organizations effectively. With its flexible online format and comprehensive curriculum, this course is an attractive option for those looking to enhance their skills in AI and cloud computing.