UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies

Adopting an agile approach to project management is critical to effectively respond to today’s competitive business environment. Taught by certified trainers, learn how to apply agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP frameworks to solve specific delivery challenges in technical and non-technical work environments.

The Science of Smarter Decisions - Behavioural Insights (BI) uses principles from the Behavioural and Decision Sciences (including Psychology and Economics) to encourage decisions that promote heath, wellness, and happiness. By accounting for the ways that people make decisions and behave in the real world, BI improves programs, policies, and products in ways that encourage positive changes in consumers, citizens, and employees. BI knowledge and skills are increasingly in-demand in both the public and private sectors.

Business Analysis

Change is inevitable whether you are dealing with a planned initiative or an unexpected situation. Our Certificate in Change Management provides industry applied techniques and approaches that champion a holistic approach to organizational change. Learn how to anticipate change and implement solutions that are practical in nature while building meaningful and sustained results.

The key to your organization’s competitive advantage is being able to translate vast amounts of customer data into meaningful business insights and actionable decisions. This program equips you with key industry applied techniques and approaches to become a strategic data-driven marketing or business analytics professional to enhance profitability while responding to customers’ needs. You will examine core data, marketing analytics and customer preferences to make better business decisions and focus on best practices to visualize and communicate results to stakeholders. The program is unique in that it builds on your work experience while directly applying your learnings to your current organization’s challenges and your career needs.

Join a vibrant community of ESG professionals and become a catalyst for positive change. Whether you are looking to expand your understanding of ESG principles or are already immersed in ESG, sustainability and impact roles, this course will equip you will essential skills and insights needed to drive meaningful ESG initiatives within organizations. Dive into the core dimensions of ESG, explore its significance for sustainable business growth and uncover the financial implications and competitive advantage of ESG integration. In this 4-week course you will also Learn how to navigate stakeholder engagement, identify material ESG factors, and develop actionable strategies for fostering a sustainable culture.. Stay ahead of emerging trends and translate ESG theory into actionable steps. Enroll today and embrace the future of responsible business leadership.

Behind every project delivered on time and on budget is a project manager who can communicate effectively and manage a team from initiation through to planning, execution, control, and closing. Our Project Management program gives you the skills needed to excel in project delivery in a wide variety of disciplines, along with a toolkit you can put to work immediately whether you are in industry, government, or a community organization.