Empower Yourself To Succeed In the Digital Age
Want to better understand how digital products are created and what it takes to speak meaningfully with professionals who build them?
This virtual 9-week course equips non-technical professionals with the tools, strategies, and insights to thrive in today’s digital landscape. You'll learn the basic building blocks needed to design, build, ship (deliver), and maintain digital media products, giving you the confidence and skills to work effectively with technical professionals in the industry.
This course will broaden your expertise, help you keep up with the rapidly evolving digital world, and potentially inspire your next career pivot.
Get 50% off for a limited time using the code: CDM53050
Who Should Enroll?
- Teachers & Educators who want to Integrate technology into curriculum and prepare students for digital careers.
- Government Professionals that support digital transformation and want to communicate better with tech teams.
- Project Managers overseeing digital initiatives who need a foundational grasp of the development process.
- Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders aspiring to comprehend the technical aspects of their digital offerings.
Course Details
You can get 50% off the April offering by using the code CDM53050 during registration.
- Program Dates: January 12 - March 13, 2026 (see syllabus for details)
- Duration: 9-weeks
- Cost: $900
What You'll Learn
- Identify the technical components of modern digital media products and how they work together.
- Understand the typical phases and roles involved in the software development process.
- Plan for what happens after a digital product has been built.
- Understand the trade-offs associated with different approaches to building digital products.
- Contribute to technical conversations at a high level.
Meet the Instructor
Nick Wilkinson
With a BASc and MASc in engineering from UBC, Nick has worked with interdisciplinary teams at NASA, the Canadian government, MoMA, Unity Technologies, and more to deliver digital experiences across web, mobile, AR, VR, and machine learning platforms. Over 20 years, he has led hundreds of app development projects, grown teams, and mentored leaders in client services agencies. Nick is now Managing Director at Steamclock Software, a Project Management Professional (PMP), and a certified facilitator.
Industry Recognized Certificate
You will receive an award of achievement from Centre for Digital Media, Simon Fraser University, and DigiBC upon completion of all courses, which is recognized by association members.
Building Blocks of Digital Media
This course is part of an advanced upskilling program is designed for professionals who want to incorporate digital media and generative AI into their workflows.
Gain a practical understanding of digital media technologies and develop skills to build or contribute to digital projects in your industry. Designed by industry for newcomers to digital media or for managers, this 4-course program will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to develop your own digital products as well as oversee a digital product development team in your organization.
Future Courses
Courses can be taken individually and in any order—except for Applications of Digital Media—which must be completed last.
Course Delivery: Online, asynchronous learning with weekly synchronous virtual sessions.
9 weeks per course (excluding Applications of Digital Media), with 4 hours of self-study and 1-hour synchronous virtual session weekly.
Weekly Time Commitment: 5 hours/week
Duration: 45 hours
9 weeks | 4 hours of self-study and 1 hour synchronous virtual per week
Discover how generative AI can transform workflows across industries. Learn how to integrate AI into daily tasks, enhance productivity, and support technical development without the need for advanced technical skills.
Duration: 45 hours
9 weeks | 4 hours of self-study and 1 hour synchronous virtual per week
Choose from a selection of electives focused on digital media and creative technology. Options include Centre for Digital Media courses, Emily Carr University Creative Tech Microcredentials, or DigiBC-endorsed programs. Tailor your learning to your specific career goals with flexible elective options.
Courses
90 hours
9 weeks | 4 hours of self-study and 1 hour synchronous virtual per week, plus 9 weeks of self-directed project work with mentorship
Apply what you've learned from the previous courses by planning and executing a digital media project. In the first half, learn the essentials of project planning. In the second half, develop your own project under mentorship, turning theoretical knowledge into a practical solution for your workplace.
Thrive in Today's Digital Workplace
Spaces are limited to ensure a focused learning experience. Take the next step in your career and secure your spot now!
