Four flexible formats
Choose the learning style that works for your schedule and goals.
Online Courses
Structured multi-week programs with recorded lessons, live Q&A, and graded assignments.
Live Webinars
Interactive sessions with real-time instructor engagement, polls, and collaborative exercises.
Master Classes
Deep-dive workshops on focused topics led by specialists, typically 1 to 2 sessions.
Intensives
Accelerated 2-3 week programs with daily sessions, hands-on projects, and peer collaboration.
AI & Data Science
Applied AI & Machine Learning
Build working AI models from scratch. This comprehensive program covers Python for data science, supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and deploying models in production environments.
What You Will Learn
- Data preprocessing, feature engineering, and exploratory analysis with Pandas and NumPy
- Building classification, regression, and clustering models using scikit-learn
- Deep learning fundamentals with TensorFlow and Keras
- Model evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, and deployment basics
Next Cohort: April 14 - May 2, 2026
Instructor: Dr. Mei-Lin Chen
Prerequisites: Basic Python knowledge recommended
Practical Assignments
Each week includes a hands-on project: Week 1 builds a sentiment analysis pipeline, Week 2 tackles image classification with CNNs, and Week 3 involves deploying a prediction API using Flask.
Data Analytics Fundamentals
Learn to collect, clean, and visualize data using industry-standard tools. This webinar series covers SQL, spreadsheet modeling, dashboarding with Tableau, and storytelling with data for business stakeholders.
What You Will Learn
- SQL queries for extracting and transforming datasets
- Building interactive dashboards in Tableau
- Communicating insights through effective data narratives
Next Cohort: May 5 - May 16, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: None
Practical Assignments
Students build a complete dashboard analyzing a real-world public dataset, then present their findings in a recorded 5-minute presentation.
Prompt Engineering for Professionals
Master the art of writing effective prompts for large language models. Learn chain-of-thought reasoning, few-shot prompting, structured output generation, and how to integrate AI assistants into professional workflows.
What You Will Learn
- Core prompting strategies for text generation and analysis
- Automating repetitive tasks with AI-assisted pipelines
- Evaluating model outputs and mitigating common pitfalls
Next Cohort: April 7 - April 11, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: None
Practical Assignments
Design a prompt library for your professional role, test it across multiple models, and document the performance differences in a structured comparison report.
AI Ethics & Responsible Innovation
Examine the societal impact of artificial intelligence. This series covers bias detection, fairness in algorithms, privacy considerations, and frameworks for responsible AI deployment within organizations.
What You Will Learn
- Identifying and measuring algorithmic bias in datasets
- Canadian and international regulatory frameworks for AI
- Building an internal AI governance playbook
Next Cohort: May 19 - May 30, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: None
Practical Assignments
Audit a sample AI system for bias and draft a responsible-use policy document suitable for presentation to a leadership team.
Software Development
Full-Stack Web Development
From React front-ends to Node.js back-ends, build and deploy a complete web application in three focused weeks. This intensive covers component architecture, REST APIs, database design with PostgreSQL, authentication, and cloud deployment.
What You Will Learn
- Building responsive UIs with React and modern CSS frameworks
- Designing RESTful APIs with Express.js and Node.js
- Database modeling, migrations, and query optimization
- Deploying applications to cloud infrastructure
Next Cohort: April 21 - May 9, 2026
Instructor: Ravi Kapoor
Prerequisites: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
Practical Assignments
Build a fully functional task management application with user authentication, database persistence, and deployment to a live URL you can share in your portfolio.
Python Programming for Beginners
Start your programming journey with Python. This beginner-friendly course covers variables, data types, control flow, functions, file handling, and an introduction to object-oriented programming. No prior coding experience required.
What You Will Learn
- Writing clean, readable Python code following PEP 8 standards
- Working with lists, dictionaries, loops, and conditionals
- Building small automation scripts for everyday tasks
Next Cohort: April 7 - April 18, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: None
Practical Assignments
Daily coding exercises plus a capstone project where you build a contact management tool with file-based storage and a command-line interface.
Languages
Mandarin Chinese for Business
Practical Mandarin communication skills for professionals working with Chinese-speaking clients and partners. Covers greetings, negotiations, email correspondence, and cultural etiquette for business settings.
What You Will Learn
- 200+ business-relevant vocabulary terms and phrases
- Pinyin pronunciation and tone mastery
- Cross-cultural communication strategies
Next Cohort: April 28 - May 9, 2026
Instructor: Nadia Al-Rashid
Prerequisites: None
Arabic Language Foundations
Learn Modern Standard Arabic script, pronunciation, and essential conversation patterns for everyday communication. This master class covers the alphabet, basic grammar structures, numbers, and common expressions.
What You Will Learn
- Reading and writing the Arabic alphabet with correct form
- Core grammatical structures and sentence building
- Everyday conversation phrases and cultural context
Next Cohort: May 12 - May 23, 2026
Instructor: Nadia Al-Rashid
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Business English
Sharpen your professional English for presentations, report writing, and cross-functional meetings. Designed for non-native speakers at the intermediate level who want to communicate with greater clarity and confidence.
What You Will Learn
- Structuring professional emails, memos, and reports
- Delivering confident presentations with persuasive language
- Navigating meetings, feedback sessions, and negotiations
Next Cohort: April 14 - May 2, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: Intermediate English proficiency
Digital Skills & Personal Development
Digital Marketing Essentials
Understand the full digital marketing landscape: search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media strategy, email marketing, and analytics. Each module includes real campaign exercises using sample budgets and audiences.
What You Will Learn
- Setting up and optimizing search and social ad campaigns
- Creating content calendars and email automation workflows
- Reading analytics dashboards to inform strategy decisions
Next Cohort: May 4 - May 22, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: None
Practical Assignments
Create a complete marketing plan for a sample business, including channel strategy, budget allocation, ad copy, and a reporting framework.
Remote Leadership & Team Management
Develop the skills to lead distributed teams effectively. Topics include asynchronous communication, building trust across time zones, running productive remote meetings, performance management, and fostering team culture without a shared office.
What You Will Learn
- Frameworks for asynchronous-first communication
- Running effective 1-on-1s and team retrospectives remotely
- Building accountability systems without micromanagement
Next Cohort: June 1 - June 12, 2026
Instructor: Guest Specialist
Prerequisites: Management or team lead experience recommended
Practical Assignments
Design a remote team operating manual tailored to your organization, including communication protocols, meeting cadences, and onboarding checklist.
Who you will learn from
Our guest instructors bring deep professional experience and a passion for teaching.
Dr. Mei-Lin Chen
AI & Machine Learning
Former research scientist at a major Vancouver tech lab with 12 years of experience in neural network architectures and natural language processing. Dr. Chen designs Meridian's AI curriculum and leads live coding sessions.
Ravi Kapoor
Full-Stack Development
Senior software engineer with 10 years building scalable applications for SaaS companies. Specializes in React, Node.js, and cloud architecture. Ravi brings real production experience to every session.
Nadia Al-Rashid
Arabic & Mandarin Languages
Certified linguist fluent in five languages with a Master's in Applied Linguistics from UBC. Eight years of teaching experience, specializing in adult language acquisition and cross-cultural business communication.
All instructors participate as invited guest specialists. Their contributions reflect their individual expertise and professional backgrounds.
Not sure which program fits?
Reach out to our team and we will help you find the right course based on your goals, schedule, and experience level. No pressure, no obligation.
All educational materials are provided for learning purposes only. Instructors participate as invited guest specialists; their involvement does not imply endorsement by their current or former employers. Meridian Learning does not guarantee specific career outcomes, financial results, or professional certifications from course completion. Results depend on individual effort, prior experience, and market conditions. Dates and availability are subject to change; please contact us for the most current schedule.