Online and Remote Learning

Learn where and when you want.

SCS is committed to making learning as accessible as possible both locally and across the globe. We are continuously expanding our list of over 540 online learning opportunities. From languages to accounting, we offer flexible learning opportunities.

Our online courses are instructor-led and delivered through the University of Toronto’s Learning Management Engine – Quercus. Quercus uses weekly, real time modules and has tools for engagement and community building. Course preparation has built in flexibility so you can read, study, and complete assignments on your own time.

You will communicate with your instructors via discussion boards and/or email. Some online courses include live, interactive webinars. If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, you will be able to view a recording of the webinar on your own schedule.

You may also want to investigate funding opportunities available to you on our Financial Assistance page. Your path to lifelong learning is more attainable than you think!

0984 - Accounting: The Fundamentals

Course
Whatever business you're in, this course will ground you in the basics of financial accounting. You'll start with an introduction to basic financial statements, then move through the accounting cycle and the notion of debit and credit. You'll learn how to measure and report financial transactions and apply accounting theory. You'll end the course knowing what questions to ask about a company's financial statements and how to make better business decisions based on sound analysis. Understand the purpose, nature and basic functions of accounting.Measure and record financial transactions.Prepare and analyze financial statements using accepted international standards.Develop an appreciation for internal control systems.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0985 - Risk Control

Course
This course teaches you how to identify, assess and manage different types of enterprise risks. These include such emerging risks as cyber security, social media and climate change as well as reputation, regulatory, supply chain, legal, property, personnel, environmental and motor fleet risk. You'll learn how to manage and control the major categories of risk faced by all organizations, with an emphasis on insurable risk. Understand the nature and purpose of risk control. Know the steps involved in risk assessment and treatment. Analyze and treat exposures to accidental and business losses. Make well-informed risk control decisions.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0986 - Risk Financing

Course
This course explores the development of risk financing strategies and the selection, implementation and monitoring of risk financing techniques. Starting with an overview of risk financing and techniques used for estimating losses arising from hazard risk, the course covers alternative financing techniques including insurance, self-insurance, retrospective rating, reinsurance, captive insurance and contractual transfer. It also addresses financial risk and capital markets and allocation of the costs associated with hazard risk. Understand the nature and purpose of risk financing. Know how professionals offset the negative consequences of risk events. Analyze and treat exposure to accidental and business losses. Understand the criteria for making risk financing decisions.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0987 - Human Resources Management

Course
Effective human resources management (HRM) is critical to the success of modern organizations. This 13-week course gives you a practical overview of key concepts, issues and practices in all areas of HRM. Increase your knowledge as a human resources professional and get a step closer to certification. Topics include strategic HRM; planning, recruitment and selection; performance management; employee and labour relations; compensation and benefits; equity and diversity; health and safety; and HRM in the global context. Estimate your firm's human resources needs and supply. Analyze staffing needs and design recruitment solutions. Explore the effects of legislation related to human rights, diversity, equity and workplace safety and health. Identify effective performance management, compensation and incentive systems. Build cooperation between unions and management and create a framework for resolving disputes.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0988 - Organizational Behaviour

Course
Organizations have to manage their people well to achieve good business results and create a great workplace culture - not easy in today's fast-paced world. Managers and supervisors have multiple roles as leaders, mediators, motivators, mentors and negotiators of change. This course will help human resources practitioners and managers understand practices, organizational structures and other factors that influence behaviour in organizations. Topics include high-performance work practices, organization structures, team development, leadership, motivation, employee engagement, conflict management, change management and decision-making. See how organizational reality is changing in today's work world. Understand the impact of human behaviour and its implications for managing people effectively. Be at ease with a range of management-level communication strategies. Apply contemporary organizational theory to build a positive, proactive work environment.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0991 - Dutch: Level II

Course
If you've completed 0990 - Dutch: Level I or have equivalent skills, this course will build your facility with Dutch grammar, your vocabulary and your knowledge of cultural etiquette. Role-playing and other exercises will help you feel more at ease in straightforward conversations, giving simple instructions and directions and describing people and places in a simple way. An ideal course for business travellers and tourists, lovers of language and people of Dutch heritage who want to expand or refresh their knowledge. Build your essential vocabulary. Use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday situations. Deepen your understanding of Dutch language structures, idioms and cultural etiquette.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0994 - Korean: Level II

Course
This course is for you if you’ve completed an introductory course, the SCS Korean Level I or have equivalent language skills that include basic grammar and conversation. This course is designed for beginner-level learners (A1 on the CEFR grid). Develop stronger grammar, sentence structure and a deeper understanding of cultural etiquette by participating in role-playing scenes from everyday interactions and social events.  By course end, you’ll be able to give simple instructions and directions, discuss your daily activities, and describe some likes and dislikes. Write a simple paragraph describing your plan for a vacation. Understand some principle points of clear and standard conversation regarding familiar topics. Communicate about past, present and future aspects of daily life. Understand more about Korean culture and how to communicate accordingly.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1002 - Latin: Level II

Course
Latin was the first language of the Church and the law. Some of Western culture's finest poetry was written in Latin. This course will help you expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary that you learned in Level I. You'll strengthen your Latin reading and translation skills to better understand the original texts of some of Rome's greatest authors. Understand moderately complex Latin sentences and translate them into English. Use all Latin case forms and most verb tenses.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1007 - German: Level III

Course
If you've completed 1006 - German: Level II or have the equivalent skills, this course will build on this experience. You'll learn how to express yourself at a more complex and subtle level and handle more difficult grammar and idioms. Through role-playing and exercises, learn how to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. By the course's end, you'll be able to discuss simple past and future events. Continue to learn about German culture and customs. Express simple original thought using an expanded vocabulary. Adhere better to German social and cultural etiquette in communications.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1008 - Chinese (Mandarin): Level II

Course
If you've completed Level I or have equivalent language skills, this course continues your introduction to spoken and written Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Gain confidence speaking in practical, professional and classroom settings, learn more grammar and understand more about cultural etiquette. You'll feel more comfortable with numbers, measurements, specification, quantification, modification and prices. Handle more transactions, whether in restaurants or business meetings, and learn more about Chinese culture. Understand and use correct grammar, syntax and vocabulary in more complex everyday conversation. Learn more about the components of Chinese characters and their role in the characters' pronunciation and meaning.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 27
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

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