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.

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

Courses and Programs

Our Courses

The university offers a wide range of courses, including AWS Academy Cloud Architecting, which is an intermediate-level course designed for those in technical roles.

Our Programs and Credentials

• Types of credentials
• Programs for high school students
  • UBC Future Global Leaders
  • Technology courses for teens
  • University applications and skills
• Summer language institutes
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • French
  • Spanish
• Faculty partnership programs
• Vancouver summer program
• Other UBC learning opportunities

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting

Course Description

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting - Associate covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services platform. It explores storage, compute, database, networking, caching, and security services. Participants learn to diagram decoupled architectures, design microservices, and plan for disasters.

Who It’s For

This course is designed for those in technical roles such as software development, systems development, and network administration. IT decision-makers, managers, and leaders with strong technical skills can also benefit.

Course Details

• Duration: 60 hours
• Format: 100% online and self-paced
• Tuition: $650
• Access: Course materials are accessible for up to 12 months.

Course Outline

The course includes 15 learning modules, seven labs, a case study, and one free practice exam. Modules cover topics from introducing cloud architecting to bridging to certification.

Available Sessions

Courses are available in various sessions throughout the year, with flexible start dates.

Financial Assistance

• StrongerBC future skills grant

Student Support

• Accessing online courses
• Request certificates and transcripts
• Tuition tax receipts
• Academic conduct and appeals
• Campus resources

Centre for Equitable Systems Design

• Equitable Systems Design for Organizations
• Equitable Systems Design for Individual Learners
• Equitable Systems Design for Associates program

About UBC Extended Learning

• About UBC Extended Learning
• Our instructors
• Our team
• Student profiles
• News and press
• Work with us

Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

• Principles, scope, and criteria
• Process and key dates
• Funded projects overview
• Frequently asked questions
• Funded projects
• Contact

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Related Courses

• AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
• Cloud Transformation Strategy
• AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals
• AI and Society: Ethics and Impact
• Cloud Technology Infrastructure Strategy

Conclusion

The University of British Columbia's Extended Learning platform offers a diverse range of programs and courses tailored to meet the needs of various learners, from high school students to professionals seeking to enhance their skills. With a focus on flexibility, accessibility, and quality education, UBC Extended Learning provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.