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Professional education

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. 

Executive programs

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.

Custom training

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.

Featured programs and courses

Secure Coding

Learn key concepts for securing software applications so you can protect sensitive data, prevent security breaches, and ensur the reliability and trustworthiness of software products.

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.

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.

Project Management

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

ISC2 Official CISSP Certification Training

Self-paced training to prepare you for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam.

Cloud Computing and Security Essentials

Learn to design, deploy, and secure cloud environments while gaining practical skills in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance, preparing you for high-demand roles in the evolving tech industry.

More than 25,000 professionals have completed a WatSPEED course or program

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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

WatSPEED news

February 10, 2025

Waterloo partnership with Windmill Microlending empowers skilled newcomers

The University of Waterloo is teaming up with Windmill Microlending, a national charity dedicated to supporting skilled immigrants and refugees, to help newcomers successfully integrate into Canada’s workforce.  Read the full story.

December 9, 2024

University of Waterloo and UPES partner to offer new global pathway programs

The University of Waterloo is partnering with UPES, a leading multidisciplinary university in India, to enhance global learning opportunities. Read the full story.

December 2, 2024

Tech Horizons showcases AI, innovation for business leaders

The University of Waterloo held its annual Tech Horizons Executive Forum on Tuesday, offering leaders from business to academia exclusive insights into the disruptive forces shaping technology, business strategy and global transformation. Read the...