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Strengthen your informal authority and boost your credibility with strategies that let you leverage your clout. Get in on the win, and make the most of your newfound influence to ethically and constructively advance your agenda.

Investigate practical ways to bring the full power of your authentic self to your leadership role. Stand out as “being real” by connecting with your true purpose and passion. Forge genuine relationships that inspire people to go above and beyond.

This intensive two-month bootcamp offers a deep dive into the complete product lifecycle. Through a complex, end-to-end case study, you'll develop the critical tools and frameworks used by effective product managers. It's ideal for those transitioning into the field, UX/product designers, project managers, business analysts, technical professionals, marketing/sales professionals, and startup founders looking to accelerate their impact.

This course provides a foundational overview of modern product management. You'll learn essential tools, terminology, and concepts, understand key roles and responsibilities, and discover how product managers collaborate with stakeholders. It also walks you through the product lifecycle from discovery to growth and introduces techniques like product roadmaps, A/B testing, and prototyping.

Build competencies in project management and complete 3 of the 5 required courses in the UBC Certificate in Project Management program within one term:

Gain the edge to stand out through our award-winning project management certificate program that focuses on the competencies needed to become an effective leader, not just a Project Manager.

This course looks at the total project management process: from initiating to closing, with a special emphasis on project planning. It also describes scope, time, cost, quality, risk, resources and stakeholders, plus the human factors that play an important role in every project.

Use project management techniques to plan and manage your project workloads with less stress and better results. Direct your time, energy and resources wisely. Communicate and work effectively with others. Set your projects and large tasks up for a win.

Every successful project starts with a solid foundation. This course introduces you to the principles, processes, and vocabulary of project management, equipping you to plan and initiate projects with clarity and purpose. You'll explore how well-planned, well-managed projects create value for organizations of all sizes and across all industries — and learn the practical tools needed to get your projects off on the right foot.

Risk management is a proactive process for resolving problems before they occur. It’s also about managing the positive outcome of risk: opportunity. Explore a structured process for identifying and managing both the negative and positive impacts of risk.

Craft clear, easy-to-follow messages that will captivate your audience and motivate them to act on your ask. Project confidence even in high-pressure situations. Deliver compelling presentations that elevate your presence as a polished and memorable leader whom others want to follow.

Practice techniques for making better strategic decisions in the face of complexity and uncertainty. Identify the most critical strategic dimensions on which to ground your decisions. Evaluate your options, predict consequences, and select your best next move.

Develop skills to think beyond the present and prepare for multiple possible futures. Evaluate how potential changes could impact your core business. Engage a forward-looking mindset to foster innovation and seize opportunities in the face of change and uncertainty.

Explore best practices for developing and maintaining effective business relationships. Identify your partners and manage their expectations. Create a plan to continuously influence and engage them. Win their buy-in, and nurture the partnership to build the future together.