Certificates & Grades

Certificate Completion

Graduation

To be granted your UBC credential, you must successfully complete required coursework and demonstrate competency in the program area by earning a minimum passing grade of 60% (68% for Behavioural Insights) in each course or “Pass” on courses that are graded as “Pass/Fail”. Upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements, you will automatically receive a digital graduation certificate. 

If you are a graduate of either the Business Analysis or Project Management programs, you may request a printed paper certificate for a $50+GST fee, please complete and submit the Graduation Request form to receive your print copy. Your credential and an official transcript will be mailed to you within three months of submitting your graduation request. 

Program Completion

All certificate courses must be successfully completed within two years from the start date of your first course.

Program Extension

Certificate programs must be successfully completed within two years from the time you commenced the program. Should you require additional time to meet your program requirements, please send an email outlining your program start date, expected program completion date, and your reason for an extension.

Grades and Transcripts

Assessment is based on participation, tests, assignments, and projects.  60%/C must be achieved in order to pass most courses or programs.

Academic Appeals

Students are to first address concerns with the instructor or online instructor. Appeals not resolved at this level are to be referred to the Professional Growth program leader for review. Should the appeal remain unresolved, the student may submit the issue to the UBC Sauder Professional Growth Appeals Committee for review. The student is responsible for submitting any relevant supporting documents electronically to professional.growth@sauder.ubc.ca or review of their case. The Professional Growth Appeals Committee will meet to consider the matter and a written decision will be issued within 60 days. 

Transcripts

Official Transcripts are available within 2-3 business days at a cost of $20 per transcript.

All transcript orders are non-refundable, and cancellations are not permitted. The learner must order the transcripts themselves using this form and if requested, UBC will send copies directly to other institutions on your behalf.

Digital Credentials

UBC Sauder Professional Growth is pleased to offer digital credentials that highlight your educational achievements and competencies that you can electronically share with your employer and colleagues.  We offer two types of credentials: “Badges”, which identifies specific course competencies achieved and “Certificates”, which indicates completion of a program and proficiency in a specific subject area.  

UBC has collaborated with Accredible to translate the learning outcomes you have achieved into badges and certificates using secure blockchain technology that is Open Badge compliant.  

Benefits of Digital Credentials

• Shareable – Celebrate your achievements by sharing your digital credentials by email and through social media platforms including LinkedIn, Meta and Twitter.
• Verifiable – Provides a quick and convenient way for your employer, potential employers, and peers to confirm your newly acquired skills in real time.
• Secure – The metadata is securely linked to a unique profile and housed on Accredible.

Upon successful completion of any approved UBC Sauder Professional Growth courses, you will be issued the applicable badge.  Students who also successfully complete a certificate program will be issued a digital certificate.