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!

Authentic leaders know the best solutions to business problems require a solid grounding in data as well as a human perspective. In this course, you’ll enhance your ability to frame and present proposals and business solutions with confidence and clear purpose. You’ll learn how to get buy-in from management using compelling forms of fact-based communications, including business cases, risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses. You’ll develop greater skills in critical thinking, data-driven decision making and digital presentation appropriate to target audiences. 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: Develop digitally enhanced products appropriate to target audiences Demonstrate a cost-benefit advantage in your arguments Assess data for risk forecasting and mitigation Create digital expressions using multimodal formats Construct iterative prototypes based on iterative feedback Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Creativity Critical Thinking Data Driven Decision Making Digital Literacy Problem Solving
  • Fall - 25
  • ON-LINE
The need to create productive and positive team environments has never been greater. In this course, you’ll discover how systems and technology intersect with team performance and engagement. You’ll learn how to elicit powerful performances using practical tools and sustainable strategies. You’ll use relevant software and data collection to manage team effort and develop opportunities for growth. You’ll explore proven ways to sustain your leadership acumen, enhance your project-management skills and foster a culture of resilience, responsiveness, innovation and agility. 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: Create tools and techniques to manage team effort Develop multiple and diverse chances for growth Collect any data required to manage organizational complexity Employ relevant online software to monitor and evaluate Report on performance listing insights for growth and development Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Team Engagement Talent Management Cultural Curation Project Management Accountability
  • Fall - 25
  • ON-LINE
If you’re the type of leader who wants to inspire your team and set them up for greater success, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to challenge old paradigms, foster inclusiveness, leverage the strengths of a diverse workforce, and maximize talent. You’ll acquire tangible strategies that help you work effectively with cross-functional teams. You’ll generate personalized, purpose-driven goals; provide opportunities for creative freedom; modify cultural elements to cultivate influencers and allies; and appraise outcomes based on strategic objectives. 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: Generate personalized, purpose-driven goals Create schedules with opportunities for creative freedom Modify cultural elements to cultivate influencers and allies Experiment with diverse cross functional teams Appraise outcomes based on the strategic, cultural objectives Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Team Engagement Talent Management Cultural Curation Project Management Accountability
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • ON-LINE
With business changing at lightning speed, leaders need to become more adaptable, agile, and relevant. In this course, you’ll explore ways to stay ahead of global uncertainty and new technology through sustainable systems of innovation. You’ll learn how to leverage multiple platforms of communication and engagement, and develop your awareness of critical success factors, performance measurement, risk management, and social media. You’ll emerge better equipped to interpret data, evaluate needs based on desired project outcomes, test solutions, and document feedback. 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: Synthesize and remix ideas to produce something unique Analyze various strategies along critical success criteria Formulate insights based on data interpretations Evaluate multimodal needs based on desired project outcomes Test solutions and document feedback for iteration   Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Creativity Critical Thinking Data Driven Decision Making Digital Literacy Problem Solving
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • ON-LINE

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