Online and Remote Learning

Herman Melville changed the form of the novel forever. His masterpiece of the adventure fiction, Moby Dick, went virtually unrecognized in his lifetime. With scholar and educator, Jonathan Ullyot, explore his work through selections from Moby Dick, Billy Budd and some of his short stories. We’ll set his work within his time and learn how his fiction engages with theories of democracy and literary representation. No familiarity with Melville or American literature is required. We’ll read approximately 40 pages for each class, with optional reading assigned. Learn about Melville’s life, times and his contribution to literature, philosophy and political theory Explore the intricacies of Melville’s different literary styles  Appreciate Melville’s contribution to American literature and the novel today

W. B. Yeats and James Joyce transformed our understanding of myth and human consciousness.  At the forefront of “the Irish Revival,” these two titans wrote to regain a sense of Ireland’s heroic and legendary past. Yeats became the leader of the Celtic Twilight movement, while Joyce had to leave his country to write about it truthfully. Join scholar and educator, Jonathan Ullyot, to explore Yeats’s poetry and Joyce’s two early masterpieces, Dubliners and A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man. No previous knowledge of Irish literature or literary criticism is required. We’ll read approximately 30-40 pages for each class, with optional reading assigned. Learn about the place of Yeats and Joyce in the Irish Revival and Irish history Explore Yeats’s innovations in poetry and Joyce’s innovations in the short story and the novel Appreciate how these figures still shape literature today

This online self-study course is your starting point for the Certificate in Translation in order to work as a full or part-time translator. Using modern translation theory, you'll acquire essential tools and develop a strong awareness of the issues that Spanish to English translators face. You'll learn how to preserve the meaning, style, syntax and tone of the original text, without being literal, and become proficient in analyzing, understanding and correctly translating complex real-world documents. Learn translation in the fields of law, commerce and literature. All course materials are available electronically. You communicate with your instructor electronically and share at least three webinars with the whole class.  Acquire introductory tools for translation. Understand the principles and goals of a high-quality translation. Prepare for upper-level translation courses.  

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

Learn how to translate Spanish into English, whether in the fields of law, commerce or literature. Gain skills that will help you critically analyze and accurately translate more complex documents, preserving the essence and integrity of the written word. All course materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar.  Handle common translations of language structures. Avoid hispanicisms and awkward syntax. Translate subtle and nuanced thoughts into written form. Translate complex material.

To work as a Spanish-English translator, you must be able to render complex ideas from the fields of law, commerce and literature. This livestream course will build your qualifications and skills. You'll learn to critically analyze and accurately translate documents and get feedback on your written translations. All materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar.  Handle common yet difficult translations. Avoid hispanicisms and awkward syntax. Translate subtle and nuanced thoughts into written form. Make complex material accessible. 

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.