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Water is one of our most precious resources and managing it in a changing world requires new approaches. In this course, you’ll explore connections between water and broader economic and social issues, including food production, energy, transboundary conflict and health. You’ll examine the impacts of climate change and human demand in developed and developing countries. You’ll emerge with a greater appreciation of the benefits and limitations of current practices, and the challenges facing planners, managers, policy-makers, advocates and sustainability professionals. After completing this course you’ll be able to: Identify and explain current critical issues related to water resources management, Assess future evolving challenges to water resources, both due to human demands and environmental change, Analyze the similarities and differences between developed and developing countries,  Evaluate a variety of approaches which are used in managing water resources, including the benefits and limitations involved, and Assess the need for new approaches to water resources management in a changing world.

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

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.

Alert: PMP® Exam Changes July 2026 The PMP® Exam will be updated in July 2026. Plan ahead: Write the exam before the changes take effect. Our PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep course gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed under the current exam format. Highly experienced instructors help you prepare for exam day. Upcoming Online Course Options: Option 1: 3812-026 — Jan 26 to Apr 19, 2026 (Thurs webinars) with Peter Monkhouse, PMP Option 2: 3812-027 — Accelerated format, Mar 23 to May 10, 2026 (Mon & Thurs webinars) with Mohit Arora, PMP Don’t wait – register today!   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.   

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

This course is for you if you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level VI or have the equivalent language skills. This course is designed for intermediate-level learners (B1 on the CEFR grid). This course provides additional opportunities for engagement with texts and oral practice at the intermediate level. You will learn more advanced grammar and expressions, and practise them in various situations. You will gain more confidence in speaking, reading and writing. Learn more historical and cultural background that influences Korean people.  Communicate more effectively about topics of a more complicated nature. Compose a formal piece of writing in a professional setting. Develop specialized vocabulary and expressions by studying and practising complex sentences, idioms and useful proverbs.

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.