Online and Remote Learning

The University Lecture Series invites leading scholars, thinkers, experts and leaders to address an eclectic range of topics in a short, accessible format. All the recorded presentations of the University Lecture Series from the St George Campus are now available to explore and revisit as often as you like. Hear thoughtful insights, critical analyses and provocative ideas. Dating back to 2018, these 45-minute lectures can be viewed on a subscription basis. Learn more about new interests or hear new points of view on topics you care about. Listen at your own pace for a period of two months. Renew your subscription if you would like to continue your access. Hear about issues and events that are new to you. Challenge yourself with the opinions of thought leaders who address current realities. Evaluate new perspectives on topics that are familiar to you. Gain background on important Canadian and international news.

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. A $200 (plus tax) mandatory, non-refundable fee for PMI course materials will be charged in addition to the tuition fee. B. 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. C. 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.   

The famous dialogues of Plato are the third leg upon which Western civilization stands, along with the Bible and Greek mythology.  We’ll begin by reading a representative sample of Plato’s most important works. Then we'll turn to the enormously influential writings of the Middle and Neo-Platonists, including Cicero, Philo, Plutarch, Plotinus, Porphyry, Proclus, and Macrobius.  Join us as we read and discuss a selection of some of the most seminal texts in Western thought.    Discover Plato’s most important dialogues. Learn the basic tenets of Platonism. Understand Plato’s thought in the larger context of Greek philosophy. Learn about Greek mythology and religion.       

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

This course is for you if you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level VII or have the equivalent language skills. This course is designed for intermediate-level leaners (between B1 and B2 on the CEFR grid). You will practise your Korean-language skills in speaking, writing, listening, and reading at the intermediate level. This course teaches Korean language focusing on advanced grammar using the contemporary topics and trends in Korean society. Become proficient in speaking, writing, listening, and reading at the upper intermediate level. Read and write about contemporary topics, and understand and enjoy some literature while becoming more acquainted with Korean perspectives. Develop a deeper appreciation of Korean literature and improve reading comprehension by introducing poems, essays, and traditional tales, etc. Gain a more in-depth understanding of Korean popular and traditional culture.

Conventional energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are finite and are known to impact our climate and environment. In this course, you'll learn about a variety of biomass resources we can use to produce bioenergy, including crops, microorganisms, and waste products. These can decrease greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. You'll learn how biomass resources are converted to energy products, assess their environmental and social impacts, and analyze their current and future role in meeting societal goals.   Describe the historical role and current use of bioenergy globally. Differentiate the potential of various bioenergy feedstocks. Explain the processes by which biomass energy sources are converted to energy products, and how these products might be used. Assess the environmental and social impacts of various biofuels. Analyze the current and future role of bioenergy in meeting societal goals, based on technical and economic barriers.

To get the most out of renewable energy, it’s necessary to understand how energy is generated, stored, traded, transported, and consumed. In this course, you’ll learn all that and more. You’ll explore the political and economic frameworks that govern energy use. You’ll learn how to plan for the mass-adoption of low-carbon technologies and their attendant distribution systems. You’ll examine end uses for renewable energy and consider how they influence the volume and timing aspects of energy consumption and potential disruption.   Understand both traditional and evolving political and economic frameworks within which energy is generated, traded, transported, and consumed. Understand low/zero carbon technologies for existing and future elimination of carbon. Understand and analyse how these low/zero carbon technologies can influence the volume and timing aspects of energy consumption and disruption. Evaluate existing geographical regions’ energy consumption patterns and apply renewable energy systems that can remove carbon generation from the equation.

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.