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This self-study course builds your skills in translation, always in demand in the Canadian civil services, law, business, literature and media. It's for those who have completed Translation: French to English Level I and are ready to produce more complex translations, preserving the essence and integrity of the original. All materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar.  Translate more complex material. Use precise English phrases and elegant sentence structure. Avoid Gallicisms and awkward syntax. Increase the subtlety and nuance of your translations.

If you have completed Translation: French to English Level II and are already producing more nuanced and complex translations, this self-study course will build your skills in translation, always in demand in the Canadian civil services, law, business, literature and media. All materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar. Handle challenging translations with confidence. Use elegant sentence structure, syntax and phrasing. Avoid Gallicisms and awkward syntax. Write subtle and nuanced translations.

Stoicism can teach us techniques to tolerate pain, conquer anger, relinquish fear, and live a life of virtue and fulfilment.  Through contemplative exercises and journalling, we’ll study the ancient Stoic philosophers in a pragmatic way. With educator and author, Ranjini George Philip, learn about their concept of the good life, eudaimonia. We’ll see how for 500 years it guided important classical figures like Seneca, the tutor of Emperor Nero, Epictetus, a freed slave, and the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The course includes visits by internationally renowned guest speakers on Stoicism. Study the core ideas of Stoicism and explore its continuing relevance to our contemporary life. Understand the contemplative practices of Stoicism such as Stoic Mindfulness, morning and evening practices, View from Above and Premeditation of Adversity. Keep a Stoic Journal for the duration of the class, if you wish to. Learn the dramatic story of Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ life and the principles of Stoicism that guided him through his tumultuous and dangerous times.

Explore the unique nature and continuing significance of ancient Greek theatre. With scholar and educator, Jonathan Ullyot, read Greek drama from the origins of Western tragedy in the sixth century B.C. to the later comedies. We’ll include plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and Menander, along with Aristotle's Poetics. Discover the religious, social and political context of these plays, as well as the ethical questions they raise, even for us today. All texts will be in translation. No prior knowledge of Greek literature or drama is required. Learn about Greek mythology, the narratives that underpin so much Western art. Understand the differences between Greek tragedy, old comedy and new comedy. Explore how Greek theatre would have been performed. Appreciate the social, religious, and political context of Greek drama and its relevance for us. Discover the Greek mind’s unique understanding of the human condition.

This introductory 12 weeks course provides the skills you need to begin front-end development in today’s ever changing IT landscape. React and JSX are now considered one of the most popular JavaScript framework for front-end development. Skills in React and Restful Web Services are regarded essential for full-stack developer in today’s competitive IT world. Learn the fundamental concepts of front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JSX and React. The course covers basic concepts in the React framework such as Communicating with Props, Class-Based Components, State in React Components, Lifecycle Methods, Handling User Input with Forms and Events, Making API Requests with React, and Single Page Application Development. In addition, you will learn how to create Restful Web Services using the SpringBoot (Spring framework) and calling Restful web services through React client.  Design and produce a simple web application using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React. Learn fundamental React concepts such as Communicating with Props, Class-Based Components, State in React Components and Lifecycle Methods Handle User Input with Forms and Events, Making API Requests with React, and Single Page Application Development. Code and debug React using Microsoft Visual Code and Google Chrome

This course explores the issues and responsibilities that need to be addressed during the construction phase of a building project. Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is crucial to getting a project built. In this module, participants learn about the key parties in a construction project and their related responsibilities. You will become familiar with construction contracts and the rules of the game, including methods of project delivery and agreements between various parties. Also covered are the recommended practices and procedures for administering the construction contract from project inception, through the construction phase and finally, post-construction. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to two months to complete it. Quizzes In the course you will be asked to complete a Confidence Quiz, which contain a set of 20 multiple choice questions. This quiz functions differently than traditional quizzing, as they allow you to retake any question you are unsure about the answer and/or select an incorrect answer, and you may retake them as much as you'd like to. Successful course completion involves receiving a score of 100% on the quiz which is based solely on core module content.  Notes: The OAA Self-Study Series for Architects comprises training modules drawn from the mandatory OAA Admission Course each intern architect must complete as part of the licensing process. This material, while not new to those have completed the Admission Course, is valuable to practising architects and related audiences. OAA members can select the modules in which they’re interested, cover the material at their own pace (over a three-month period) and successfully complete a quiz to complete the course. Grade Report documentation is usually available 4 - 6 weeks after you have successfully completed the course. Once your grade is available, you will be informed by email, and given instructions on how to access your grade. Please use this documentation to claim Continuing Education hours with OAA. Whether you are an architect or architectural technologist wanting to review some foundational material, someone from outside of the province planning to work in Ontario for the first time, or an architectural practice staff member, participants benefit from the essential material covered in these à la carte courses. The self-study modules and correlating OAA continuing education hours are: Professional Responsibility, Ethics, and Membership in a Self-Regulating Profession (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); The Construction Act (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); Legal Aspects: Professional Liability and Architects’ Contracts (CE Credit Hours = 3); Planning and Development Approvals (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Act and Building Permit Application Process (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Compliance Data: Concepts and Code Analysis (CE Credit Hours = 6); Bid Theory and Bid Practice (CE Credit Hours = 3); and Construction Contract Administration and General Review (CE Credit Hours = 3). For intern architects, please note that taking the Self-Study Series for Architects does not count toward completion of the Admission Course. For more information on the Admission Course, click here. Describe the general process of construction contract administration; Identify key participants in cca and their roles; Determine the methods of project delivery; Establish the different meetings and deliverables in contract administration; Categorize paperwork and procedures required to administer the construction contract; Describe the different types of reviews; and Apply closing procedures.

The Construction Act of Ontario (CA) came into effect July 1, 2018, replacing the Construction Lien Act (CLA). Its purpose is to provide security on payments and information for contractors, the trades, and suppliers involved in construction projects. Architects have contract administration responsibilities under the client-architect agreement: two of these—holdbacks and substantial performance—will be covered in some detail. This course explains why it is crucial to understand your own rights and trust obligations under the CA. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to two months to complete it. Quizzes In the course you will be asked to complete a Confidence Quiz, which contain a set of 20 multiple choice questions. This quiz functions differently than traditional quizzing, as they allow you to retake any question you are unsure about the answer and/or select an incorrect answer, and you may retake them as much as you'd like to. Successful course completion involves receiving a score of 100% on the quiz which is based solely on core module content.  Notes: The OAA Self-Study Series for Architects comprises training modules drawn from the mandatory OAA Admission Course each intern architect must complete as part of the licensing process. This material, while not new to those have completed the Admission Course, is valuable to practising architects and related audiences. OAA members can select the modules in which they’re interested, cover the material at their own pace (over a three-month period) and successfully complete a quiz to complete the course. Grade Report documentation is usually available 4 - 6 weeks after you have successfully completed the course. Once your grade is available, you will be informed by email, and given instructions on how to access your grade. Please use this documentation to claim Continuing Education hours with OAA. Whether you are an architect or architectural technologist wanting to review some foundational material, someone from outside of the province planning to work in Ontario for the first time, or an architectural practice staff member, participants benefit from the essential material covered in these à la carte courses. The self-study modules and correlating OAA continuing education hours are: Professional Responsibility, Ethics, and Membership in a Self-Regulating Profession (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); The Construction Act (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); Legal Aspects: Professional Liability and Architects’ Contracts (CE Credit Hours = 3); Planning and Development Approvals (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Act and Building Permit Application Process (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Compliance Data: Concepts and Code Analysis (CE Credit Hours = 6); Bid Theory and Bid Practice (CE Credit Hours = 3); and Construction Contract Administration and General Review (CE Credit Hours = 3). For intern architects, please note that taking the Self-Study Series for Architects does not count toward completion of the Admission Course. For more information on the Admission Course, click here.

The Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code are in place to ensure public safety. Architects must work with this legislation and successfully navigate the building permit application process to move construction projects forward. In this course, participants learn strategies that include understanding code fundamentals, building municipal relationships, and managing the project effectively while working through the application process. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to two months to complete it. Quizzes In the course you will be asked to complete a Confidence Quiz, which contain a set of 20 multiple choice questions. This quiz functions differently than traditional quizzing, as they allow you to retake any question you are unsure about the answer and/or select an incorrect answer, and you may retake them as much as you'd like to. Successful course completion involves receiving a score of 100% on the quiz which is based solely on core module content.  Notes: The OAA Self-Study Series for Architects comprises training modules drawn from the mandatory OAA Admission Course each intern architect must complete as part of the licensing process. This material, while not new to those have completed the Admission Course, is valuable to practising architects and related audiences. OAA members can select the modules in which they’re interested, cover the material at their own pace (over a three-month period) and successfully complete a quiz to complete the course. Grade Report documentation is usually available 4 - 6 weeks after you have successfully completed the course. Once your grade is available, you will be informed by email, and given instructions on how to access your grade. Please use this documentation to claim Continuing Education hours with OAA. Whether you are an architect or architectural technologist wanting to review some foundational material, someone from outside of the province planning to work in Ontario for the first time, or an architectural practice staff member, participants benefit from the essential material covered in these à la carte courses. The self-study modules and correlating OAA continuing education hours are: Professional Responsibility, Ethics, and Membership in a Self-Regulating Profession (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); The Construction Act (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); Legal Aspects: Professional Liability and Architects’ Contracts (CE Credit Hours = 3); Planning and Development Approvals (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Act and Building Permit Application Process (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Compliance Data: Concepts and Code Analysis (CE Credit Hours = 6); Bid Theory and Bid Practice (CE Credit Hours = 3); and Construction Contract Administration and General Review (CE Credit Hours = 3). For intern architects, please note that taking the Self-Study Series for Architects does not count toward completion of the Admission Course. For more information on the Admission Course, click here. Describe the legislation governing building structures in Ontario; Recognize key terms in the Building Code Act; Explain the building permit application process; and Submit a complete building permit application.

This course reviews the legal framework and process for construction bidding and other forms of procurement. The “Instructions to Bidders” is an important component of this process, and this module addresses its various clauses, providing examples to demonstrate how theory and practice merge. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to two months to complete it. Quizzes In the course you will be asked to complete a Confidence Quiz, which contain a set of 20 multiple choice questions. This quiz functions differently than traditional quizzing, as they allow you to retake any question you are unsure about the answer and/or select an incorrect answer, and you may retake them as much as you'd like to. Successful course completion involves receiving a score of 100% on the quiz which is based solely on core module content.  Notes: The OAA Self-Study Series for Architects comprises training modules drawn from the mandatory OAA Admission Course each intern architect must complete as part of the licensing process. This material, while not new to those have completed the Admission Course, is valuable to practising architects and related audiences. OAA members can select the modules in which they’re interested, cover the material at their own pace (over a three-month period) and successfully complete a quiz to complete the course. Grade Report documentation is usually available 4 - 6 weeks after you have successfully completed the course. Once your grade is available, you will be informed by email, and given instructions on how to access your grade. Please use this documentation to claim Continuing Education hours with OAA. Whether you are an architect or architectural technologist wanting to review some foundational material, someone from outside of the province planning to work in Ontario for the first time, or an architectural practice staff member, participants benefit from the essential material covered in these à la carte courses. The self-study modules and correlating OAA continuing education hours are: Professional Responsibility, Ethics, and Membership in a Self-Regulating Profession (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); The Construction Act (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); Legal Aspects: Professional Liability and Architects’ Contracts (CE Credit Hours = 3); Planning and Development Approvals (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Act and Building Permit Application Process (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Compliance Data: Concepts and Code Analysis (CE Credit Hours = 6); Bid Theory and Bid Practice (CE Credit Hours = 3); and Construction Contract Administration and General Review (CE Credit Hours = 3). For intern architects, please note that taking the Self-Study Series for Architects does not count toward completion of the Admission Course. For more information on the Admission Course, click here. identify the principles of tendering;     interpret the elements of contract law subscribe to the issues that arise on a bid review committee; and subscribe to the principles of non-compliance.

This course provides an overview of the planning and land development approvals process in Ontario. Participants learn about the roles architects and other professionals play in this process and how authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) operate. This course describes the various planning tools that implement planning legislation, and provide a guide to understanding and navigating the complex development approvals process. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to two months to complete it. Quizzes In the course you will be asked to complete a Confidence Quiz, which contain a set of 20 multiple choice questions. This quiz functions differently than traditional quizzing, as they allow you to retake any question you are unsure about the answer and/or select an incorrect answer, and you may retake them as much as you'd like to. Successful course completion involves receiving a score of 100% on the quiz which is based solely on core module content.  Notes: The OAA Self-Study Series for Architects comprises training modules drawn from the mandatory OAA Admission Course each intern architect must complete as part of the licensing process. This material, while not new to those have completed the Admission Course, is valuable to practising architects and related audiences. OAA members can select the modules in which they’re interested, cover the material at their own pace (over a three-month period) and successfully complete a quiz to complete the course. Grade Report documentation is usually available 4 - 6 weeks after you have successfully completed the course. Once your grade is available, you will be informed by email, and given instructions on how to access your grade. Please use this documentation to claim Continuing Education hours with OAA. Whether you are an architect or architectural technologist wanting to review some foundational material, someone from outside of the province planning to work in Ontario for the first time, or an architectural practice staff member, participants benefit from the essential material covered in these à la carte courses. The self-study modules and correlating OAA continuing education hours are: Professional Responsibility, Ethics, and Membership in a Self-Regulating Profession (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); The Construction Act (CE Credit Hours = 3.0); Legal Aspects: Professional Liability and Architects’ Contracts (CE Credit Hours = 3); Planning and Development Approvals (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Act and Building Permit Application Process (CE Credit Hours = 3); Ontario Building Code Compliance Data: Concepts and Code Analysis (CE Credit Hours = 6); Bid Theory and Bid Practice (CE Credit Hours = 3); and Construction Contract Administration and General Review (CE Credit Hours = 3). For intern architects, please note that taking the Self-Study Series for Architects does not count toward completion of the Admission Course. For more information on the Admission Course, click here. Explain why the land use planning and development process is relevant to architects; Identify the authorities in the Province of Ontario that have decision-making powers within the planning process; Describe the circumstances under which planning instruments constitute applicable law; Outline the criteria used to evaluate planning applications; Identify issues that can affect the approval process and how to address them; Describe the architect’s role in the planning and development approval process; and Describe what bodies such as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and Toronto’s Local Planning Appeal Body take into consideration in making planning decisions on appeals.