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Programme

The Professional Self-Paced Learning Programme is a flexible, self-directed learning programme delivered through the UMCourse Learning Management System (LMS). It allows learners to study anytime, anywhere, and at their own pace, without being restricted by fixed schedules or locations.

UMCourse provides a comprehensive digital learning environment equipped with structured learning modules, assessments, progress tracking ensuring a complete and effective learning experience.

Why Join This Programme?

This programme is ideal for working professionals, graduates, and individuals who wish to pursue lifelong learning. Through a self-paced learning approach, participants are given the flexibility to manage their own learning schedules while enhancing their knowledge and skills.

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List of Programme Offered

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This course aims to provide participants with exposure to strategic and systematic thinking, planning, and analytical management skills to strengthen the management of projects and organisations, enabling them to be more competitive.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM2,000.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Module 2: Project Management Methodologies
Module 3: Project Management Process
Module 4: Project Management Technique
Module 5: Risk Management in Project Management
Module 6: Application of Project Management

This course aims to the use of advanced analytic techniques on large data sets, including structured and unstructured data, as well as streaming and batch data. Participants will learn about big data, various data sources, types of analytics, and will become familiar with a range of tools and techniques required to extract, manipulate, interpret, and present data.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM2,000.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Introduction to Big Data
Module 2: Big Data Analytics
Module 3: CRISP-DM Methodology
Module 4: Predictive Analytics | A Closer Look
Module 5: Predictive Analytics | Continuation
Module 6: Visualization
Module 7: Case Study | Mayabank’s Online Transcation Fraud

This course aims to raise awareness of the impact of stress on individual and societal mental and physical well-being.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM2,000.00
  • Mode of Delivery : Malay
Module
Module 1: Introduction to Psychological Management and Stress
Module 2: Understanding the Concepts and Symptoms of Stress
Module 3: Causes of Stress
Module 4: Effects and Complications of Stress
Module 5: Fundamentals of Stress Management Techniques
Module 6: Holistic Psychological and Stress Interventions
Module 7: Introduction to Art Theraphy

This course aims at the competencies needed to get a job, including legal terminology, document processing software and professional legal correspondence.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM2,000.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Basic Civil Legal System
Module 2: Introduction to Contract Law
Module 3: Introduction to Banking Law
Module 4: Introduction to Company Law
Module 5: Basic Legal Drafting
Module 6: Document & File Management
Module 7: Legal Communication & Client’s Management
Module 8: Litigation Secretarial Skills
Module 9: Conveyancing Secretarial Skills
Module 10: Corporate Secretarial Skills

This course aims to provide exposure to leadership thinking skills, strategic and systematic management, and to enhance the ability to generate sound ideas for advancing the organisation, making it more competitive and resilient in achieving its goals.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM2,000.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Introduction of Leadership
Module 2: Overview of Leadership and Strategic Planning
Module 3: The Role of Leadership in Strategic Planning
Module 4: Developing Strategies and Allocating Resources
Module 5: Leadership and Strategic Planning in Practice
Module 6: Strategizing for Success | Unlocking The Benefits of Strategic Planning
Module 7: The Challenges of Leadership and Strategic Planning & Conclusion

This course aims to designed to equip participants with both knowledge and practical skills in using Canva as a creative design tool. The participants will learn fundamental design principles and techniques to create various visual materials, including social media content, presentations, posters, and logos, effectively.

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM1,260.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Introduction to Canva and Graphic Designs
Module 2: Creating Designs
Module 3: Customizing Designs
Module 4: Creating Different Types of Designs
Module 5: Advanced Design Techniques

This course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to build and publish websites using Google Sites and Canva. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of website creation, techniques for using Google Sites, and methods for applying Canva in website design

Course Information
  • Duration : 3 months.
  • Date : January to March 2026
  • Classes are conducted online
    (Self-Paced via UMCourse)
  • Fees : RM1,260.00
  • Mode of Delivery : English
Module
Module 1: Introduction to Website Development
Module 2: Getting Strated with Google Sites
Module 3: Practical Website Development (Google Site)
Module 4: Practical Website Creation and Customization
Module 5: Other Website Functions and Publishing

How it Works?

Earn a
Self-Paced
Learning Certificate

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Enroll to
the Course

Register and gain access to the learning platform and course materials.

Register and gain access to the learning platform and course materials.

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Learn at
Your Own Pace

Study anytime, anywhere with flexible, self-paced learning content.

Study anytime, anywhere with flexible, self-paced learning content.

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Receive Your Certificate

Receive a Universiti Malaya certificate upon successful completion.

Receive a Universiti Malaya certificate upon successful completion.

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Fill in your details below and take the first step toward your future!

Flexible, trusted self-paced learning by Universiti Malaya.

Join a growing community of learners pursuing flexible, self-paced education.

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FAQs

Questions?

The Professional Self-Paced Learning Programme is a flexible, self-directed online learning programme offered by Universiti Malaya through the UMCourse Learning Management System (LMS). Learners can study anytime, anywhere, without fixed class schedules.

Entry requirements vary by certification level:

Professional Certificate

  • Aged 18 years and above

  • Minimum SPM qualification

  • At least one (1) year of working experience

Competency Certificate

  • Aged 18 years and above

  • Professional Certificate programmes: RM2,000.00

  • Competency Certificate programmes: RM1,260.00

This programme is suitable for:

  • Working professionals

  • Graduates

  • Individuals seeking lifelong learning

  • Anyone who prefers flexible, self-paced online learning

All learning activities are conducted fully online via UMCourse, Universiti Malaya’s Learning Management System. Participants will access learning materials, complete assessments, and track their progress online.

Participants will have access to:

  • Structured learning modules

  • Video lectures and reading materials

  • Multimedia content

  • Online quizzes and assessments

  • Learning progress tracking and performance records

Yes. This is a self-paced programme, allowing participants to start, pause, and resume learning at their convenience within the programme duration.

No. There are no fixed class schedules or compulsory live sessions. All courses are designed for flexible, self-directed learning.

Most programmes have a duration of three (3) months.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

  • A Professional Certificate or

  • A Competency Certificate,
    issued and recognised by Universiti Malaya, subject to course requirements.

All programmes are delivered fully online (self-paced) via UMCourse.
The medium of instruction is English, except for Psychological Management and Stress (Art Therapy), which is conducted in Malay.

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Start Your Learning
Journey Today

Upgrade your skills and learn at your own pace with the Professional Self-Paced Learning Programme via UMCourse.

For more information and registration:
Email : pro_course@umcced.edu.my
Phone : 012-236 7207 / 03-86843569 / 03-86843571
(Professional Programme Unit UMCCed)

Upgrade your skills and learn at your own pace with the Professional Self-Paced Learning Programme via UMCourse.

For more information and registration:
Email : pro_course@umcced.edu.my
Phone : 012-236 7207 / 03-86843569 / 03-86843571
(Professional Programme Unit UMCCed)

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