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Get the knowledge and experience you need to optimize cloud technologies for big data, machine learning and AI projects. During this 12-week course, designed and led by industry professionals, you’ll examine best practices and learn the state-of-the-art cloud technologies, services, applications, and tools from major global vendors like Amazon and Google. You’ll also develop skills in Python programming and learn how to leverage vendor cloud services to design your best AI/ML solutions The course will also cover security/privacy considerations, and end-to-end technology stack to enable you to successfully build ML/AI solutions. Whatever role you play in data science – analyst, engineer, architect or team manager – you’ll emerge better equipped to leverage the benefits of cloud technologies. Take a strategic approach to cloud technologies for machine learning and AI Understand the risk, security and privacy considerations of using cloud and control access and mitigate risk to your organization/customer. Gain practical and applied understanding of cloud computing tools and technologies from Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform  Learn how to leverage different services from cloud vendors to optimally design your AI/ML solutions

Develop your language as a tool for use in academic and other environments. The Academic English Online Program takes a theme-based integrated skills approach with attention to and development of all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is on the skills and strategies needed to understand and respond to authentic reading and listening texts through writing and speaking. You will engage in tasks that develop your ability to express yourself and successfully interact in a variety of academic settings. The online program will be delivered through Canvas, the Learning Management System used at the University of Toronto. To ensure an interactive, engaging, and dynamic online experience, you will be using Zoom, Discussion Board, and other interactive tools. A grade of B or higher at Level 60 in Academic English satisfies the language proficiency requirement for admission to undergraduate and most graduate programs at the University of Toronto. Some other universities and colleges also accept this as proof of language proficiency. Produce complex and well-developed pieces of writing Build your academic speaking, listening, and reading skills Interact in an academic setting with confidence Develop communication skills necessary for academic success Demonstrate knowledge of university culture

The School of Continuing Studies is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI). The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification demonstrates a command of and a commitment to project management. It indicates you have a skill set that is highly desirable in a wide range of professions and industries.  The PMP® certification is the industry standard for project management excellence and is respected by employers around the globe.   This PMI® Authorized PMP Preparation course will prepare you to write the PMP® Exam.  What is Unique About our Course? •    6 simulated PMP® practice exams (180 questions each), and over 2,000 additional practice questions let you test your knowledge and skills •    Practice with a total of 3,100 questions to build your confidence, hone your readiness for the exam, and demonstrate project management mastery subsequently on the job.  •    Access the practice questions and exams for 12 months (includes the time you take the course.) Course Features: •    Our instructors are certified by PMI as Authorized Training Partner Instructors. They are top project managers with expertise in waterfall, agile and hybrid practices. They are also popular and experienced online instructors, dedicated to student success. •    Live and engaging instructor-led webinar sessions provide expert advice and coaching to help you be exam ready. Webinar sessions are recorded for your convenience. •    Instructors provide insights on the application preparation process.  •    Network with like-minded, success oriented project professionals. •    Fulfill the 35 education hour requirement to write the PMP® exam. What’s the Value of the PMP®? The PMP® delivers value far into your career, so it’s worth the time, money and overall investment. It provides professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earning potential. PMI reports that PMP® certification holders earn up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals. Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find opportunities in a wide range of fields. Additionally, PMI research indicates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million new project-oriented roles each year through 2027. This means project managers will be in high demand for years to come. Increase your competitive edge in the project management field with PMP® certification. Set yourself up for PMP® success with this PMI® authorized course with the School of Continuing Studies! This course is based on the PMI PMBOK® Guide - Seventh Edition, which is one of ten reference books, aligned to the current PMP® exam. SPECIAL NOTES: A $200 (plus tax) mandatory, non-refundable fee for PMI course materials will be charged in addition to the course fee. Registration in this course gives you 12 month (one year) access from the course start date to the course materials, the webinar recordings, the practice questions and practice exams.  Should you require access to the course materials for more than 12 months, we can provide a one-time extended access period for another 6 months (total of 18 month maximum) for a $500 fee.  The extended access fee will be non-refundable, and non-transferrable. If you write the PMP® certification exam after completing this course and are unsuccessful in passing the PMP® exam, you can re-take the course, with instructor approval, for a reduced fee of $500. You may also need to purchase a new $200 student workbook/digital key to re-take the course.  This offer is valid for six months from the conclusion date of your original course. •    Create and manage high-performing teams •    Plan, tailor and manage the project •    Execute and assess the project work •    Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value •    Hone your strategies to succeed in timed exam •    Acquire tips and tricks to remember and navigate key concepts •    Review practice exams to be PMP® certification ready

Look over the shoulder of a Roman emperor and a Vietnamese Zen monk. Revisit the 2nd century A.D. and the 1960s in the US and Vietnam. These are the times of the Antonine plague, the Marcomannic wars, and the Vietnam war. Both  journal-keepers witness close up the darkness of the human heart. Yet, the Stoic philosopher-emperor and the Buddhist monk ("Thay") pen journals that are deeply life-affirming. Marcus and Thay offer us handbooks for living with resilience, purpose and joy.  Examine both journals in the context of their life and time. Discuss journals as a literary form and as a way of self-exploration.  Learn principles of Stoicism, Buddhism and artistic creativity as a way of life. If you wish to do so, keep a journal for the duration of this class and receive optional journaling guidance and prompts weekly.   

This course is for you if you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level V or have the equivalent language skills. This course is designed for intermediate-level learners (B1 on the CEFR grid). Advance your Korean-language skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading at the intermediate level. We will equally emphasize these four skills throughout this course. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your reading skills through various historical and cultural articles and gain more confidence in speaking.   Become proficient in speaking, writing, listening, and reading at the intermediate level. Expand your reading ability with more knowledge of idiomatic expressions and real-world language. Compose a personal letter and a journal. Gain more insight into the cultural and historical background of Korea today.

More than 1.5 million people around the world now host their own podcasts, with thousands more launching every week. In this course, you’ll learn how to launch a successful podcast on a budget from your home. You’ll review all technical aspects of production, and explore strategies to reach global audiences, create intimate connections with listeners, and provide sought-after content. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to start and market your own show, while maximizing revenue streams. Distinguish a great podcast idea and create a success strategy Understand podcast fundamentals to ensure success  Review the podcast process: pre-production, creative, recording, editing and post production  Understand how to market your show with a focus on audience growth, platforms, and audio ads Evaluate the different ways to earn money from podcasts, review sponsorship rate cards, and how much to charge for ad slots

As the speed of change accelerates, organizations need product managers and owners who can develop and manage products that create value for customers. In fact, project managers, business analysts, and business owners are well-positioned to move into in-demand product manager positions. This micro course will equip you with practical techniques for iterative planning, product development, change management, quality improvement, and on-time delivery using real-life examples and exercises. You’ll work on a case study, develop your own product using an iterative product development approach, learn to work with teams, and emerge with the skills needed to create value, and an awareness of new possibilities for your career. 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: Describe five key characteristics of the product owner. Apply leadership skills to develop high-performing teams. Perform value analysis and value stream mapping. Formulate a product strategy and roadmap to create value for customers. Design and develop a product using an iterative product development approach. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Leading change Product strategy Creating value for customers Iterative product management

Customer Experience Management (CXM) is the leading strategy companies harness to grow their market share and transform their customers’ experiences. This course will introduce you to key customer experience (CX) concepts to help you launch a Customer Experience Management (CXM) program. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to plan, design, and manage programs that support brand messaging and drive revenue growth. Through case studies and active learning, this course explores the major building blocks of a successful CXM program including: strategy, customer insights, personas, journey mapping, experience design, and organizational adoption. You’ll emerge with the skills you need to run successful CX programs, and manage interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. Outline the key components and tools of a successful Customer Experience Management (CXM) program. Describe how effective CXM aligns to the pillars of customer growth. Plan, design and manage CXM strategies to support brand messaging and drive revenue growth. Build a CXM roadmap to meet organizational goals. Describe key trends and technologies in CXM and their impact on the pillars of customer growth.

This course is for you if you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level VIII or have the equivalent language skills. This course is designed for upper-intermediate level leaners (between B1 and B2 on the CEFR grid). This course aims to improve students’ proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through reading short essays and articles, and watching films. Class discussions are conducted entirely in Korean. The instructor will help you build a solid foundation for further and independent study in Korean. Become proficient in speaking, writing, listening, and reading at the early advanced level. Take the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK II Intermediate) to pursue studies at a Korean university or employment in Korean companies in and outside Korea.  Compose various genres of writing such as essays, articles, advertisements, poems, and blogs.  Understand essential Korean history relevant to current Korean culture. 

In this micro course you will explore the history, values, principles, and philosophy of DevOps. You’ll examine how it can help the organization to deliver software more efficiently, and with greater agility and quality. Join us to learn about the kind of culture and structure you will need in organizations to make DevOps successful. You’ll also explore how to value people who make DevOps successful, and various approaches to seamlessly deliver software products. This micro course will also explore the processes and practices of continuous delivery. 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: Define DevOps and describe its benefits as compared to other approaches. Describe the DevOps lifecycle and processes. Compare and contrast models of Agile and Waterfall software delivery. Describe agile techniques (Lean, Scrum, Kanban) used in software development and when/how to apply them. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Agile methods: scrum, kanban, lean Agile planning: product planning, selection and benefits Software development Release planning Continuous improvement Cross collaboration Change management