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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.

If you’re looking to succeed in today’s ever-changing IT landscape, this 12-week course is for you. You’ll learn how to build Restful MicroServices using Spring Boot. You’ll explore the concepts of Eureka Discovery Service, Spring Cloud API Gateway, Spring Cloud Config Server.  You’ll  learn Spring Security procedures such as Spring Security Basic Authentication, JSON Web Token(JWT), and OAUTH2. You’ll also learn how to deploy your work on Amazon Web Service and emerge better prepared to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.   Design and produce  RESTful Web Services created from Spring Boot. Learn J2EE security and Web application security through Spring Security framework using Basic Authentication, JSON Web Token(JWT) and OAUTH2. Code and debug Spring Boot RESTful Web Services using Spring Tool Suite. Learn MicroServices tools such as Spring Cloud API Gateway, Spring Cloud Config Server and Spring Cloud Bus. Describe the structure of your APIs using Swagger 3.  

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.

Mindful teaching supports learners of all ages in their development of compassionate, prosocial behaviour. In this course, you’ll develop a repertoire of mindful and compassionate teaching practices that help students build supportive and collaborative relationships with their peers. You’ll explore relevant connections to learning skills and work habits, curriculum, policies and resources, along with active learning strategies that build community. You’ll learn how to create safe, inclusive learning environments in schools, post-secondary institutions, hospitals, training centres, and in the workplace.   Identify and create a safe, inclusive learning community in a variety of contexts Explore how to weave mindfulness and compassion practices into planning, instruction, facilitation   Discuss and demonstrate how to support learners in their personal growth and cultivation of compassion toward self and others Describe how to integrate active learning strategies, resources and curriculum which advance  well being and mental health Discuss how to respond skillfully to learners through mindful and compassionate embodiment 

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. A $200 (plus tax) mandatory, non-refundable, fee for PMI course materials will be charged in addition to the tuition fee. •    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, a young Jewish girl and a Vietnamese Zen monk. Revisit the 2nd century A.D., the 1940’s and 1960s in Austria, Holland, the US and Vietnam. These are the times of the Antonine plague, the Marcomannic wars, fascism, and the Vietnam war. All three journal-keepers witness close up the darkness of the human heart. Yet, the Stoic philosopher-emperor, the young Jewish girl who “shakes of all [her] cares” with words, and the Buddhist monk ("Thay") pen journals that are deeply life-affirming. Marcus, Anne and Thay offer us handbooks for living with resilience, purpose and joy.  Examine all three 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.   

This course is for you if you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level V or have the equivalent language skills. This course is designed for intermediate-level learners (B1 on the CEFR grid). Advance your Korean-language skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading at the intermediate level. We will equally emphasize these four skills throughout this course. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your reading skills through various historical and cultural articles and gain more confidence in speaking.   Become proficient in speaking, writing, listening, and reading at the intermediate level. Expand your reading ability with more knowledge of idiomatic expressions and real-world language. Compose a personal letter and a journal. Gain more insight into the cultural and historical background of Korea today.

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

Why read poetry? For many of us, poetry was the class we disliked in high school. However, poetry performs a unique and important function in society. It is the earliest form of literary expression and still arguably the most sophisticated way of expressing the human condition. With scholar and educator, Jonathan Ullyot, discover some of the ways that poems work as art and as mirrors of life. We'll cover a wide range of poetic voices in English including women, aristocrats, paupers, and revolutionaries. Expect to discover the pleasure of reading poetry. By the close of the semester, you’ll: Understand the mechanics of poetry effectively and offer interpretations based on the poet's choice of meter and form Acquire a larger vocabulary to describe what a poem does to the reader emotionally and artistically Have a clearer idea of why poetry matters             

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