Enrolment & Policies

Many of our courses are open enrolment, meaning all you need to do is create an account and register. You must be able to speak, comprehend, and write fluently in English to ensure success in your chosen courses and programs. As a result, you may be required to submit official English Language test results as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual score less than 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) overall score: 90 with a minimum score of 22 in reading and listening, 21 in writing and speaking

All registration is completed online. Please see here for our full list of courses.

What to Expect

Technology requirements

A PC or Mac computer or tablet installed with a reliable internet connection and an up-to-date browser is required for all courses. For live online courses, it is beneficial to have a microphone and webcam, but you can participate using the chat feature if that’s all you have. You need to ensure your microphone and camera permissions are set to allow access to the online learning management platforms.

How to get started with Online Learning

If you are enrolled in any type of online course, a welcome email with instructions on how to access the online Learning Management System (Moodle) will be sent to all registered student by 4pm PST on the course's start date. All your course information including course outlines, curriculum, and detailed assessment schedule will be found in Moodle.

The first time you log in you will be asked to create a new password, using the password reset feature. UBC will never ask you for this password.

Certificate Programs

Behavioural Insights Certificate

You are required to complete an online application for the Behavioural Insights certificate program. The creation of a profile is not required to submit your application. Successful applicants will be given registration instructions at time of acceptance.

Project Management Bootcamp

Participants in the Project Management Bootcamp program are expected to have a minimum of three years work experience, preferably in a management role. You may be asked to provide information with regard to previous work experience prior to registration.

All other certificates

You can register for all other certificate programs on a course-by-course basis and complete the program at your convenience within two years from the start date of your first course. You are welcome to enrol in more than one certificate at a time.

UBC Sauder Professional Growth offers different delivery styles to fit your learning needs. Some courses are taught in multiple delivery styles while others are delivered in one only.

	In-person	In-person sessions held at UBC Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver.
	Blended	A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
	Live Online	Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
	Online	Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.

Course Cancellations and Transfer Policy

We understand that circumstances may change. Our cancellation and transfer policy provides flexibility and transparency while helping us maintain the quality and consistency of our professional programs.

Days Before the Course Start Date	Refund Eligibility	Transfer Eligibility
21+ Business Days	Full refund, subject to a 5% refund administrative fee.	You can transfer to the same course offering (earlier or later date) at no charge. If the new course or program is of lower value or the same value, a 5% administrative fee will not be applied. If the new course or program is of higher value, the balance owing must be paid in accordance with our payment policy.
11–20 Business Days	No refund.	Transfer to another course or program is permitted: If the new course or program is of lower value, a 5% administrative fee applies to the difference. If the new course or program is of higher value, the balance owing must be paid in accordance with our payment policy. If the new course is the same value, a 5% administrative fee will be charged.
0–10 Business Days	Non-refundable.	Non-transferable.

Days Before the Course Start Date

Refund Eligibility

Transfer Eligibility

21+ Business Days

Full refund, subject to a 5% refund administrative fee.

You can transfer to the same course offering (earlier or later date) at no charge.

If the new course or program is of lower value or the same value, a 5% administrative fee will not be applied.
If the new course or program is of higher value, the balance owing must be paid in accordance with our payment policy.

11–20 Business Days

No refund.

Transfer to another course or program is permitted:

If the new course or program is of lower value, a 5% administrative fee applies to the difference.
If the new course or program is of higher value, the balance owing must be paid in accordance with our payment policy.
If the new course is the same value, a 5% administrative fee will be charged.

0–10 Business Days

Non-refundable.

Non-transferable.

Payment Policy

Full payment is required at least five (5) business days before the course or program start date. After this date, any partial payment will not be refunded.

For more information about our cancellation and refund policy, please email professional.growth@sauder.ubc.ca.

Academic Accommodations

Should you require academic accommodations and other support due to a disability you are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessibility. Learn more.

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