Overview
About the program
The AI Communication Skills Microcredential bundles four essential, foundational AI-relevant communication courses, including a capstone project that will allow students to demonstrate their integrated knowledge through an applied AI project. The foundational courses include Technical Writing, Using AI for Technical Writing, and Writing for the Web.
In this program, students do not simply learn how to use AI tools. In order to use AI effectively and responsibly in communication-related tasks, students first need to understand best practices for communication and responsible use of AI including how to research, write, edit, and fact-check credible, accurate, ethical information products.
This microcredential ladders directly into our Technical Writing Associate Certificate.
Entrance Requirements
Scheduled intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
To be successful in this program, students are recommended to have:
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit.
Study permit: International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Program matrix
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| Required courses | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XCOM 1007 | Technical Writing | 1.5 | |
| XCOM 1110 | Writing for the Web | 1.5 | |
| XCOM 3110 | Using AI for Technical Writing | 1.5 | |
| XCOM 3210 | AI Capstone Industry Project | 1.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 6.0 | ||
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Grading
The passing grade for each course is 50%.
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Asynchronous instructor-led courses are delivered online on a set schedule of six weeks with weekly deliverables.
Program location
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This microcredential ladders directly into the BCIT Technical Writing Associate Certificate. To receive the BCIT Technical Writing Associate Certificate, students must achieve a minimum grade of 70% for each course.
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