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Build high-demand skills designed for real-world impact and set yourself apart in today’s tech-driven economy.
WatSPEED delivers University of Waterloo-backed professional education that helps working professionals accelerate career momentum, strengthen technical capability, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving economy.
From February 9 to 15, 2026 save 20% on most WatSPEED courses.
Choose any course from the list below in technology, business and project management, leadership and more.
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Technology courses
Agentic AI
Part of the AI Certificate. Develop the skills to engineer autonomous, generative AI systems with cutting-edge tools like LangChain and Model Context Protocol, position yourself as a leader in Canada's AI innovation ecosystem.
Language Models
Part of the AI Certificate. Apply language models in enterprise settings, enhance AI-driven products, and contribute to advanced NLP and multimodal AI initiatives.
Reinforcement Learning
Part of the AI Certificate. Learn to build autonomous agents with deep reinforcement learning - Q-Learning, MDPs, and more. Gain practical reinforcement learning skills to build smarter AI systems.
Python for Machine Learning
Part of the Machine Learning Practitioner Certificate. Perfect for beginners and professionals! This course is designed to introduce you to data preparation in Python for machine learning applications.
Supervised Machine Learning
Part of the Machine Learning Practitioner Certificate. Gain practical, hands-on experience using Python to implement and evaluate supervised learning algorithms to draw relevant insights and solve problems.
Unsupervised Machine Learning
Part of the Machine Learning Practitioner Certificate. Learn three key concepts and practices of unsupervised machine learning: dimensionality reduction, association rules, and clustering.
Neural Networks
Part of the Machine Learning Practitioner Certificate. Learn the foundational concepts and popular techniques of neural networks, including RNNs, CNNs, and transformers, with hands-on experience using Python to solve real-world problems.
Back-End Frameworks and Architecture
Learn to design and build robust back-end systems using popular frameworks. Gain proficiency in Python and TypeScript, apply AI tools in development, and master strategies for adapting quickly across frameworks while improving coding practices. Part of the Back-End Development Certificate Program.
Security, Database Design, and Concurrency
Develop the skills to build secure, scalable web services supported by well-structured databases. Explore data storage strategies, asynchronous programming, and architectural patterns while strengthening continuous improvement in coding. Part of the Back-End Development Certificate Program.
Cloud Services
Master the essentials of cloud-based back-end development with a focus on security, monitoring, and deployment. Evaluate alternative cloud architectures, implement industry best practices, and apply continuous development strategies for scalable solutions. Part of the Back-End Development Certificate Program.
Business and project management courses
Leadership courses
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