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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reported in many jurisdictions, and some organizations are also voluntarily reporting their emissions. In this course, you’ll learn the principles and process of GHG validation and verification for organizational GHG emission inventories and GHG emission reduction (offset projects). You will learn how to apply the ISO 14064-3 standard for completing this work, including how to plan validations and verifications, conduct a risk assessment, evaluate evidence and reach a validation or verification conclusion. Fundamental validation and verification (V&V) processes and principles. Planning validations and verifications using a risk assessment and sampling methodologies. Evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of validation and verification evidence, including evaluating discrepancies Prepare a validation or verification statement

Middle-graders (ages 8 to 12) are the most passionate readers of all. Now fluent in reading, they delve into books with a hunger for touching pathos, wild humour, and eye-widening surprise. In this course we will explore how the great range of possibilities in middle grade novels (short or long, realistic, fantastic, historical, solemn or side-splitting) all require the same elements to capture an audience—relatable characters and engrossing narratives. A solid understanding of what makes a successful middle-grade novel A full chapter outline based on your own original idea Approximately 20 or more first-draft pages from several scenes as well as an opportunity for revising

Psychological thrillers, gritty crime/mystery, and unsettling horror get preferential treatment as we delve into the darker side of fiction to explore our fascination with the evil of this world and beyond. In this course we will dissect popular works; analyzing stories and writing styles in order to determine what effectively produces fear, dread, and unease on the page. Learn about masterful "Thriller" authors and what makes their work resonate. Apply concepts of plotting, pacing, and characterization to create compelling chills. Produce the opening chapter of an original work of dark fiction.

Natural language processing (NLP) can help your enterprise improve strategy and operations through deeper understanding of its products, processes and customers. In this 12-week course, you’ll learn to process natural language and textual data and derive actionable insights using state-of-the-art NLP algorithms and techniques. You’ll apply advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques to explore real-world problems related to textual-data processing, and create language-aware solutions. You’ll also use open source production-ready Python libraries to build your own chatbot application. Learners have the option to attend this course in-class or remotely. Each in-class session will be livestreamed through high quality audio/video interactive webinars for learners attending online.  Apply NLP techniques to better understand and improve the way you do business. Solve complex real-world problems related to textual data. Build language-aware solutions using advanced machine learning techniques. Use Python to perform text classification and topic modeling, graph analysis, and visual steering.  Create your own chatbot application.

Validation is as critical to the design process as upfront user research. While exploratory research offers valuable insights into user needs, goals and challenges before product development, validation (or evaluative research) allows you to test the product during or toward the end of the development lifecycle for any potential usability problems. In this six-week online course, you’ll learn how to plan, prepare for and conduct design validation though usability testing and other evaluative research methods. You’ll also learn how to analyze testing data and report actionable insights to stakeholders. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Scope and prepare for Validation Research Apply some of the most common Validation methods Plan and facilitate a Usability Test from beginning to end Analyze evaluative data to identify patterns, themes, and insights Apply best practices for presenting test results and recommendations to stakeholders Advocate for the value of Validation in the UX Design Process   Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Validation Planning Usability Test Planning Test Facilitation Test Data Analysis Insights Development Stakeholder Communication

Interaction design is a core facet of user experience design that concentrates on the interaction between users and products, systems, or services. This discipline extends beyond functionality to include the behavioral and emotional responses it elicits from users. In this six-week online course, you will develop a deeper understanding of interaction design principles, laws, and frameworks, which will serve as vital tools in your future design projects. You will learn how to effectively apply these principles, along with modern design patterns and tools, to create compelling interfaces. The course will focus primarily on web and mobile interfaces but will also include discussions on applicable emerging technologies. By the end of the course, you will become more proficient in all aspects of the prototyping process and learn rapid ideation methods to solve user problems and bring your ideas to life. After the course, you will be able to use design processes and frameworks to effectively frame problems, ideate solutions, and create functional and usable prototypes. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. Apply principles, laws and frameworks for interaction design to increase usability, efficiency and emotional gratification Learn to generate solutions by leveraging rapid ideation and workshop methodologies Solve common design problems by leveraging established design patterns and tools, to create usable and compelling interfaces Present ideas and concepts through sketches, wireframes and prototypes Incorporate usability best practices for a better desktop/mobile user experience Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Principles, Laws & Framework Rapid Ideation & Sketching Collecting & Incorporating Design Feedback Problem Solving with Design Patterns Wireframing & Interactive Prototyping with Design Tools

Understanding the target users’ behaviours, needs, motivations and challenges is essential to building an accurate picture of the context for your design, and therefore is a vital part of the overall design process. In this six-week online course, you’ll learn how to gain deeper insight into your users through research. You’ll learn how to conduct this research using common research methods – interviews, surveys, focus groups, contextual inquiries and others. You’ll also learn to synthesize the research data and use it to develop more empathy and more meaningful solutions for your users. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Understand how to prepare for and facilitate User Research studies Apply some of the most common User Research methods Understand the foundations of analyzing research data and articulating Insights Create research artifacts that build empathy, including Journey Maps Apply best practices for presenting research results to decision-makers Advocate for the value of User Research in the UX/Service Design Process   Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Research Planning & Facilitation Research Data Analysis Insights Development Stakeholder Communication

Learn to create more engaging user interfaces (UI) in this exciting six-week online course. You’ll discover how the best UI designs make applications, apps and websites more interactive and responsive. You’ll learn about the value and importance of establishing a shared visual design language to ensure a consistent approach across teams and products. You’ll adapt UI to platforms of all sizes, guiding users through your product’s interface in ways that keep them coming back. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. •    Create more engaging, interactive user interfaces. •    Adapt UI to a wide range of various platforms and devices. •    Strengthen your product's brand through improved graphic identity. •    Collaborate with the front-end developers who bring your ideas to life. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Interface design   Defining a design process   Design of language system   Stakeholder communication   

Learn how to write for the booming world of content marketing! These days, most organizations are producing a steady stream of content to help promote their brand and offerings, which is why writing for these projects is such an in-demand skill. This course teaches you the insights and techniques you need to write effective website pages, blogs, social media posts, articles, videos, ebooks, white papers and more. Learn to brainstorm, outline, summarize, and edit using generative AI tools, while applying critical thinking skills to fact-check, customize, and improve the AI writing outputs. This is a hands-on course with plenty of real-world examples and assignments that reflect today's content marketing world. It's taught by an experienced expert and you'll receive practical feedback on your work. Learn the basics of content marketing Master writing that engages an online audience. Know how to write effectively for websites, blogs, social media, online articles and videos. Understand how to research and integrate SEO keywords into your web copy. Boost your ability to write clear and engaging web copy that consistently gets good results. While using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Jasper and others) in your writing, continue to develop your own unique voice.

Stoicism can teach us techniques to tolerate pain, conquer anger, relinquish fear, and live a life of virtue and fulfilment.  Through contemplative exercises and journalling, we’ll study the ancient Stoic philosophers in a pragmatic way. With educator and author, Ranjini George Philip, learn about their concept of the good life, eudaimonia. We’ll see how for 500 years it guided important classical figures like Seneca, the tutor of Emperor Nero, Epictetus, a freed slave, and the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The course includes visits by internationally renowned guest speakers on Stoicism. Study the core ideas of Stoicism and explore its continuing relevance to our contemporary life. Understand the contemplative practices of Stoicism such as Stoic Mindfulness, morning and evening practices, View from Above and Premeditation of Adversity. Keep a Stoic Journal for the duration of the class, if you wish to. Learn the dramatic story of Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ life and the principles of Stoicism that guided him through his tumultuous and dangerous times.