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WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo
Professional and executive education at the intersection of technology and business.
COURSE SPOTLIGHT: BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS, MODELLING, AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
Deepen your understanding of how people think and make decisions through applied data analysis. In Behavioural Insights, Modelling, and Predictive Analytics, you’ll explore multivariate regression, forecasting, and predictive modelling to uncover actionable behavioural insights.
The course begins August 15.Designed for professionals with a background in statistics and R programming, this course is offered individually or as part of the Data Analytics for Behavioural Insights certificate. Earn a credential from the University of Waterloo and gain practical tools to lead innovation, policy, and program development.
NEW! ADVANCED ED2GO COURSES
Advance your career with WatSPEED’s new online Lean Six Sigma and AWS courses, offered in partnership with ed2go. Explore five self-paced, instructor-supported programs designed to deliver in-demand, career-ready skills—on your schedule.
• Lean Six Sigma courses help you drive efficiency, reduce waste, and boost ROI. Choose from Green Belt, Black Belt, or a combined certification path to lead high-impact projects across any industry.
• AWS Cloud programs offer practical training in cloud infrastructure and data workflows. Prepare for certifications as a cloud practitioner or solutions architect with hands-on learning, an exam voucher, and a digital badge from the University of Waterloo.
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UNLOCK THE POWER OF PYTHON FOR DATA, AI, AND INNOVATION
Python is one of the most in-demand programming languages in today’s data-driven world, essential for automating tasks, analyzing data, and building scalable solutions. Its simplicity and powerful libraries make it a go-to tool across industries, from tech and finance to health care and policy. Learning Python equips professionals with practical, job-ready skills that drive innovation.
WatSPEED offers a growing suite of Python courses, all eligible for a 10% early bird discount with code EARLY10
Python 2: Data Science and AI Applications - September 15
Python for Machine Learning: The Essential Starter Kit - September 18
Python and Public Data - October 9
Python for Health Data - October 9
Want to learn more? Check out our free Python workshop: Getting Started with Python, taking place on August 13 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have several free workshops coming up in the areas of data science, Python, and back-end development. Explore our listings and register to attend! Each of the workshops is free and runs from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING COURSES
Choose from a variety of online courses and certificate programs in leadership, supervision, project management, health care, machine learning, cybersecurity, and technology. Check out the list below for online courses that are running in August and September, including the start date of each course. Be sure to register early; seats are limited for most courses. To view WatSPEED's full course schedule, please visit our website.
Leadership and Supervision
Understanding Human Behaviour (August 7 | One day, September 9 | One day)
Essential Skills for New and Potential Supervisors (August 12 | One day, September 16 | One day)
Coaching for Success (August 20 | One day, September 18 | One day)
Leading People to Effectiveness (August 26 | One day)
Understanding your Agile EO (September 12 | One day)
Managing the Opportunities Provided by Conflict (September 24 | One day)
Strategic and Business Planning (September 26 | One day)
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Leaders (September 30 | One day)
Project Management
Advanced Project Monitoring and Control (August 11 | Three days)
Change Enablement: Realization of Project Value (August 18 | One day)
Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques (September 8 | Three days)
People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success (September 15 | Two days)
Managing Stakeholder Expectations (September 17 | One day)
Technology
Behavioural Insights, Modelling, and Predictive Analytics (August 15 | Eight weeks)
Python 2: Data Science and AI Applications (September 15 | Eight weeks)
Python for Machine Learning: The Essential Starter Kit (September 18 | Seven weeks)
Systems and Platform Security in Practice (September 22 | Nine weeks)
Foundations of Data Science (September 29 | Eight weeks)
Statistics for Data Science (September 29 | Eight weeks)
Machine Learning (September 29 | Eight weeks)
Big Data Management Systems and Tools (September 29 | Eight weeks)
Health Care
Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (September 8 | 12 weeks)