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Designed for professionals looking to stay strong and competitive in their careers, WatSPEED professional education delivers training on leading edge business practices, disruptive technologies, and essential job skills. 

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WatSPEED executive programs equip leaders to transform, compete, and thrive, while driving real-world impact in a rapidly shifting technology landscape. Our applied learning and discovery process incorporates cutting-edge technology and creates direct personal and business value.

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WatSPEED custom training delivers the expertise and forward-thinking approach today’s organizations need to futureproof their workforce and keep pace with technology while driving innovation.

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Featured programs and courses

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These online, flexible courses offer you the convenience to study wherever and whenever you choose, making it simple to learn and work in a way that best suits your schedule.

Advanced, instructor-guided, or self-guided courses

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Back-End Development Certificate

Take a practical, real-world approach in building secure, reliable, back-end systems with cutting-edge AI tools and expert guidance  and industry gold-standard coding practices.

Three-course program

Next start date: October 14, 2025

Data Science

Learn advanced statistical modelling, machine learning, and big data tools. Course content covers the seven domains of INFORMS' Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.

Four-course program

Next start date: September 29, 2025

Project Management

The curriculum for this certificate program is compatible with the project management industry standard set by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Five-course program

Next start date: July 21, 2025

Machine Learning Practitioner

Harness the power of data like never before. From understanding complex algorithms to adopting large language models into your work, our programs provide the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive amidst an ongoing data and AI revolution.

Three-course program

Next start date: September 18, 2025

Systems and Platform Security in Practice

Gain cutting-edge expertise in identifying and mitigating security risks across modern systems, platforms, and cloud environments to stay competitive in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

$995.00

Next start date: September 22, 2025

Machine Learning Project Specialist

Apply machine learning techniques to real-world problems. Implement a complete machine learning project using Python and relevant libraries from inception to presentation. 

Two-course Program

Next start date: October 6, 2025

Python for Health Data

Gain the analytical acumen to support evidence-based decision-making and drive meaningful improvements in Canada’s health systems. 

$895.00

Next start date: October 9, 2025

Data Analytics for Behavioural Insights

Establish foundational knowledge in statistical analysis and gain essential programming skills with Python and R. Designed for beginners with no prior coding or analytics experience.

Three-course program

Next start date: August 15, 2025

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Hear from our learners

This course blended the theoretical and practical really well - everything from avoiding the "bright shiny objects" on the path to transformation, to how to raise the right discussions with leadership, and keys to success for engaging employees and technology. Not every transformation will succeed - but with this course and learnings in hand, our chances of success improve!

David H. | Director, Continuous Improvement and Strategy Deployment
Digital Transformation Certificate Course

The material is simple and accessible. The instructor was very good at explaining complex concepts. The pace and workload was excellent for someone who is also working. The assignment and project really help you put into practice and integrate what you have learned. I highly recommend this class!

Sarah Berube | Policy Analyst, Government of Canada
Python and Public Data Certificate Course

The data science program provided me with the foundation of data sciences and laid the groundwork to build on my acquired skills. As an oil and gas professional, I enrolled in this program to expand my hard skills and enable my pivot to the tech industry. I found the program to be very practical, with lots of content and teaching support. The final group projects in every course also led me to expand my network.

Yasser Khan | Data Lead, 303 Sparky
Data Science Certificate Program

This course is invaluable for new supervisors—it provides insight into what motivates, frustrates, and inspires the various personality types on your team. I loved it and plan to refer back to my notes often!

Pia Zeni
Essential Skills for New and Potential Supervisors Certificate Course

Super organized and engaging! I really enjoyed it. Best virtual course I have done yet and my entire masters was online. Very well done.

April Pollington | Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Managing the Opportunities Provided by Conflict Certificate Course

My DiSC report offered a complete analysis of my current leadership style and the areas where I need to improve. I have a clear understanding and roadmap of how to work on my weaknesses.

Rafal Rusiniak | Handtmann Canada Limited
Understanding Your Agile EQ Certificate Course

Honestly, I learned a lot through this course. I do not intend to become a project manager, but this course gave me some tools for managing projects (as a functional manager) and also gave me a great understanding of the purpose and needs of project managers. The highlight of the course was interacting with the instructor. Her energy was infectious.

Alisa Sivak | Unviersity of Waterloo
Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques Certificate Course

As an aging software developer, the Foundations of Large Language Models course was able to provide me with an understanding of how LLMs actually work and provide a new edge in the market. The elegance of applied mathematics truly continues to change mankind for the better, and I am thankful for the clarity into these amazing systems.

Samuel H. | MindModel AI Inc.
Foundations of Large Language Models Course

I am an experienced software developer (C#/Java) but using Python for the first time. I found the course challenging but I also learned a lot. I would recommend this course!

Deniz Berkin
Python for Machine Learning Certificate Course

WatSPEED news

July 10, 2025

Tech Horizons Executive Forum earns global recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

The University of Waterloo’s Tech Horizons Executive Forum has received a 2025 Circle of Excellence Award from CASE. Read the full story.

July 3, 2025

WatSPEED brings industry leaders together to advance Canada’s AI readiness

WatSPEED is helping Canadian business and technology leaders strategically position themselves for the future. Read the full story.

June 24, 2025

WatSPEED wins two national awards for program and marketing excellence

WatSPEED’s Digital Transformation course has received the 2025 Gold Program Excellence Award from CAUCE. Read the full story.

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