Post Secondary Programs & Courses
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
 | UVic’s Programs in Public Relations |
Build a diverse and rewarding career in public relations with our professional online programs.
Diploma in Public Relations is a 10-course program that covers various aspects of PR including digital communication, issues and crisis management, and strategic methods to manage public relations and communication planning. Accepting applications now. Next intake: September 2025.
The Skill Building for Public Relations micro-certificate is a 12-week program designed for new practitioners who want to boost their confidence, credibility and skills in the field of public relations. Upon completion, you will possess job-ready skills and a deeper understanding of your career path within the public relations profession. Next start date: Sept. 29, 2025.
The Crisis Communication for Public Relations Professionals micro-certificate is a 12-week program designed for communicators seeking to enhance their skills and expertise to develop, implement and assess robust crisis communication plans. Next start date: Feb. 23, 2026.
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA | UVic’s Health, Safety and Emergency Management programs |
We offer a portfolio of programs in the area of health, safety and emergency management:
In the online Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Health program you will learn about the latest occupational health and safety regulations related to workplace health and safety, strategies for meeting the health needs of employees in the workplace, and how to manage the impacts of the workplace on employee safety and the environment. Three intakes per year: September, January and May.
The Emergency Management for Organizational Continuity micro-certificate is an online asynchronous program that equips you with the skills to prepare for a range of crises, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience in times of turbulence. Relevant for those working in any sector: public, private, or non-profit. Take all four 12-week courses in any order, or just one or two. Next start date: May 26, 2025.
The Organizational Preparedness and Adaptability micro-certificate is a six-week online program that explores fundamentals of business continuity planning and emergency management. This program covers how to plan for, and maintain, business continuity during crises such as extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions or natural disasters. Next start date: October 27, 2025.
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA | UVic’s Business and Career Essentials programs |
The Essential Soft Skills Training micro-certificate is a 6-week, online program that provides learners with foundational soft skills such as communication, creativity, productive conflict resolution, self-awareness, social intelligence, problem solving, conflict management, and team-building. Next start date: Oct. 17, 2025.
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY  | Local Government Programs
Spring 2025 Courses |
Looking to improve your understanding of how local government works, gain practical skills, advance your career and network with local government professionals from across BC? Capilano University’s courses are designed specifically for working local government professionals in B.C.
Visit our website for more information on our program and access the Fall 2025 course offerings.
Registration for fall classes opens in mid-July.
Contact us at localgovernment@capilanou.ca for assistance.
Upcoming MATI® Course offered in partnership with the LGMA: |
