Gone are the days when becoming a full-stack web developer meant leaving work for weeks on end. Until recently, this intensive “bootcamp” style of learning was largely the only option for people looking to join the fastest growing specialization in the field of web development in the Greater Toronto Area. The weekly time commitment for full-stack […]
All posts by
Canadian Business Journal: York University Continuing Studies announces new machine learning program
Develop and nurture the skills most in-demand by top employers As tech giants and other businesses increasingly rely on data and artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive, there is greater demand than ever for machine learning specialists with the requisite technical skills, as well as an in-depth, real-world understanding of the ethical, social, and business […]
Machine learning senior leader helps students launch new careers
We live in a connected world: wireless devices, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT). With that connectivity comes data—a lot of data—and the need for machine learning specialists equipped to not only manage and understand that data but use it ethically to change the world of business. For this reason, the York University […]
New Certificate in Machine Learning gains media attention
The launch of our new Certificate in Machine Learning is causing quite a stir in tech and data media! The program has recently been featured in countless online and print media publications, including many read by qualified prospective students in startups, AI, data science and business analytics. One such publication is Betakit, which focuses on […]
York University English Language Institute (YUELI) hosts 44 recruitment agents from 16 countries at 2018 FAM Tour event
On April 25th, York University welcomed a larger than ever group of excited international recruitment agents to our Keele Campus for FAM (Agent Familiarization) Tour 2018—an engaging event that strengthens York’s internationalization efforts and forges lasting relationships with key agencies all over the world. Hosted and organized by York University English Language Institute (YUELI), part […]
Cyber Security grad earns CISSP designation
Derek David, a recent graduate of our Cyber Security program, has just passed his CISSP exam! He’s now at the top of the pack of highly desirable hires for top employers investing in cyber security. The demand is only going to intensify as more and more top companies adopt the mantra of “it’s not if but […]
Media Planet: How One Canadian School Offers International Students the Opportunity to Thrive
International students in Canada know that academic and career success depends greatly on having a good grasp of the English language. It’s not just about reading, writing, and listening, but also intercultural skills— the ability to communicate and collaborate with people from different backgrounds. This is where the York University English Language Institute can help. […]
YUELI instructor explores issue of access to higher education for Canadian immigrants in innovative new publication
Yuliya Miakisheva, a long-standing instructor and contributor to program development at the York University English Language Institute (YUELI), co-authored a chapter in the newly released book ‘Inclusion through Access to Higher Education’ (editor: Marie-Agnès Détourbe, INSA Toulouse/LACES (University of Bordeaux), France). The book addresses a wide range of topics concerning immigration as they relate to […]
Risk Management expert shares experience with students
Since its launch last fall, our Certificate in Risk Management has proven more popular than we could have hoped! Aspiring risk managers looking to attain their CRM designation continue to flock to this innovative, 100% online program. Businesses across Canada can now breathe a collective sigh of relief, as this means that there will be […]
Being “the best” without being the best
You don’t have to be the very best in your field to be the best candidate for a job or be indispensable to your employer. Although being in the top 1% of a desired skill will get you there, there is another way: be a Triple Threat. Being in the top 25% on three relevant […]