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The world’s water resources are being taxed as never before. In this course, you’ll study the issues facing our water supply, including best practices for reducing demand and maintaining supply continuity. You’ll explore patterns of use, regulation and governance, different types of infrastructure in municipal settings, and supply vs. demand management approaches. You’ll examine the important role of water audits in planning and management, and emerge with the tools and resources you need to measure, manage and reduce water usage. After completing this course you’ll be able to: Identify and Describe the goals of water management: economic efficiency, social equity and environmental sustainability  Apply supply vs. demand management approaches to water resources Explain the theory and application of water audits at residential, commercial building, industry and municipal levels from a policy and technical perspective Explain and apply tools and processes to quantity and manage water usage Compare and contrast best practices and technologies to reduce water demand and maintain continuity of supply Analyze current and future trends that will affect water planning and management and the important role to be played by water audits

If your organization needs to boost productivity and improve service quality, it must build its service design capabilities. In this course, you’ll study the history and key principles of service design. You’ll learn to build long-term value by better understanding your customers’ needs. You’ll create customer journeys that unfold over time, identifying key opportunities for meaningful interaction through multiple channels. You’ll emerge better equipped to analyze your organization’s existing services and apply service design principles to help it remain competitive. 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 what Service Design is and how it differs from User Experience (UX) Design and Customer Experience (CX) Design Identify and explain the principles of Service Design and compare with Design Thinking Recognize service as a customer journey and distinguish the key moments in that journey Analyze an existing service in order to judge its efficacy and value Plan to start practicing Service Design Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Client Focus Design Thinking Strategic Thinking Leading Change

If you’ve completed the Introduction to Service Design I – Principles and Concepts, you’re ready to delve further into a discipline that can dramatically improve productivity and quality and help your organization remain competitive. In this course, you’ll adopt a more systematic and creative approach to enhance your strategic design capabilities. You’ll use proven brainstorming techniques to generate rapid, meaningful prototypes of experiences you can evaluate. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and create meaningful journey maps that allow stakeholders to share your vision. 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 what tools and methods are commonly used by Service Design, and how they align to principles of the practice Create meaningful Journey Maps to visualize how a person interacts with touchpoints in order to achieve a goal Construct an artifact to organize the components of a service into a blueprint Create new ideas by using effective brainstorming techniques Develop rapid, low fidelity prototypes of experiences to evaluate ideas and present them to stakeholders Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Journey Mapping Service Blueprinting Ideation Facilitation Prototyping

Greek is the language of the civilization that most influenced Western culture. Join us and study more simple narratives in Attic Greek, spoken around Athens in about 500 - 300 BCE, the language of some of the greatest works of Western literature. Through the consideration of English words derived from Greek, we’ll see the vital part that Greek still plays in our language and thought. We’ll look at some more cultural and historical aspects of the language. An acquaintance with Latin or another inflected language will be useful but not necessary to continue your introduction to this beautiful and nuanced language. Continue to acquire Greek vocabulary. Read narratives in Greek. Understand more basic structures and forms of Attic Greek.

Discover the benefits of an embodied movement practice to help participants integrate past trauma. In this course, you’ll acquire the basic tools to practice in a group with ample time for experiential learning. By combining theory and practice, you’ll gain direct experience of mindful movement practices, including Trauma-Informed Yoga and Somatic Experiencing (SETM). You'll study the impacts and neuroscience of stress and trauma so you can share gentle movement practices in a safe environment and adapt them for various populations.  Identify and explain the basic tenets of Mindful Movement.  Describe the impacts of trauma on the nervous system and the basic elements of the stress response system.  Learn and practice interoception during gentle Mindful Movement practices.   Explore how to share a simple movement practice while creating a safe as possible environment. Learn how to adapt the practices for various populations.  Discuss and demonstrate the use of inquiry while facilitating Mindful Movement.

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.

To fight anthropogenic climate change, we must first understand its complexities and causes. In this course, you’ll explore the physical science behind climate change and its dire consequences on human and ecological systems around the world. You’ll examine and critique sustainable development approaches we can take to mitigate change and adapt to it. You’ll learn the political and social history of our responses to climate change, and explore global case studies that highlight differences in vulnerabilities and possibilities for action.   Understand the fundamentals of climate change, including the science behind it, our current knowledge regarding how human activities have altered the climate system, and outcomes for society and ecosystems. Critically assess challenges related to climate change impacts to diverse sectors such as agriculture and food security, forests, coastal and marine systems, and more, as well as the interplay between climate change and other environmental challenges, such as deforestation. Contrast the experiences and challenges faced by people and places in the Global North and Global South. Describe the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the relevance of vulnerability and resilience when it comes to climate change action. Critique approaches to addressing climate change, including understanding best principles and the relationship to sustainable development.

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.