Online and Remote Learning

Learn where and when you want.

SCS is committed to making learning as accessible as possible both locally and across the globe. We are continuously expanding our list of over 540 online learning opportunities. From languages to accounting, we offer flexible learning opportunities.

Our online courses are instructor-led and delivered through the University of Toronto’s Learning Management Engine – Quercus. Quercus uses weekly, real time modules and has tools for engagement and community building. Course preparation has built in flexibility so you can read, study, and complete assignments on your own time.

You will communicate with your instructors via discussion boards and/or email. Some online courses include live, interactive webinars. If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, you will be able to view a recording of the webinar on your own schedule.

You may also want to investigate funding opportunities available to you on our Financial Assistance page. Your path to lifelong learning is more attainable than you think!

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
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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.
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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.       
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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.
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • ON-LINE
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
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
  • ON-LINE
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.
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • ON-LINE
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.
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • ON-LINE

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