Learn from anywhere, on your schedule - while continuing your career.
Courses co-developed with global mining leaders, including Rio Tinto and Teck.
Real-world projects, case studies, and peer networking opportunities.
Help your organization avoid costly liabilities and lead long-term sustainability initiatives.
Understand the big-picture economic factors shaping today's mining sector.
A microcertificate from BRIMM at the University of British Columbia is an excellent choice for a combination of formal recognition and practical learning focused on the unique challenges facing the mining and exploration industry. Our goal is to give students the tools for a career transition or vertical growth. Our programs may vary in format, structure, length, and pace to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Choose a program that is right for you and start learning!
Learn more about the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant and how to apply for funding assistance.
- Hakan Mustafa Tunc - BBA Consultants BRIMM
- Amanda L Ciosek PHD - H2Flow
BRIMM has been recognized at the 2025 Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Awards with the Environmental Sustainability Award for our microcertificate program’s contribution to advancing sustainable mining. This honour highlights our collaboration with Curtin University on the Leadership in Sustainable Mine Closure Program.
Watch our recognition ceremony
Our programs vary in format, length and time commitment. For requirements specific to any particular course or program, please download and review Program Information or visit program listings on our registration site.
You can view and register for all courses in Canvas Catalog – our platform for non-credit courses at UBC.
BRIMM education programs enrol students on an ongoing and open basis. To get started, just register for any of the courses available on our registration site.
You can learn more about Canvas Catalog at UBC here.
Some of our courses can be adapted for special delivery during corporate events, as well as lunch-n-learns.
We are actively looking to partner with corporations, non-profit organizations and other organizations to expand our mission to support and upskill the global audience of mining professionals.
Please contact us for more information.
Some of our programs are sponsored and require a special admission process to attend at reduced or no cost. Where appropriate, such information will be advertised in the program listings.
A microcredential is a short non-degree course or program based on specific competencies, resulting in an open badge – a digital credential that is verifiable by employers and shareable on social media. Microcredentials can be stacked for a more formal microcertificate.