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!

0985 - Risk Control

Course
This course teaches you how to identify, assess and manage different types of enterprise risks. These include such emerging risks as cyber security, social media and climate change as well as reputation, regulatory, supply chain, legal, property, personnel, environmental and motor fleet risk. You'll learn how to manage and control the major categories of risk faced by all organizations, with an emphasis on insurable risk. Understand the nature and purpose of risk control. Know the steps involved in risk assessment and treatment. Analyze and treat exposures to accidental and business losses. Make well-informed risk control decisions.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0986 - Risk Financing

Course
This course explores the development of risk financing strategies and the selection, implementation and monitoring of risk financing techniques. Starting with an overview of risk financing and techniques used for estimating losses arising from hazard risk, the course covers alternative financing techniques including insurance, self-insurance, retrospective rating, reinsurance, captive insurance and contractual transfer. It also addresses financial risk and capital markets and allocation of the costs associated with hazard risk. Understand the nature and purpose of risk financing. Know how professionals offset the negative consequences of risk events. Analyze and treat exposure to accidental and business losses. Understand the criteria for making risk financing decisions.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0987 - Human Resources Management

Course
Effective human resources management (HRM) is critical to the success of modern organizations. This 13-week course gives you a practical overview of key concepts, issues and practices in all areas of HRM. Increase your knowledge as a human resources professional and get a step closer to certification. Topics include strategic HRM; planning, recruitment and selection; performance management; employee and labour relations; compensation and benefits; equity and diversity; health and safety; and HRM in the global context. Estimate your firm's human resources needs and supply. Analyze staffing needs and design recruitment solutions. Explore the effects of legislation related to human rights, diversity, equity and workplace safety and health. Identify effective performance management, compensation and incentive systems. Build cooperation between unions and management and create a framework for resolving disputes.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

0988 - Organizational Behaviour

Course
Organizations have to manage their people well to achieve good business results and create a great workplace culture - not easy in today's fast-paced world. Managers and supervisors have multiple roles as leaders, mediators, motivators, mentors and negotiators of change. This course will help human resources practitioners and managers understand practices, organizational structures and other factors that influence behaviour in organizations. Topics include high-performance work practices, organization structures, team development, leadership, motivation, employee engagement, conflict management, change management and decision-making. See how organizational reality is changing in today's work world. Understand the impact of human behaviour and its implications for managing people effectively. Be at ease with a range of management-level communication strategies. Apply contemporary organizational theory to build a positive, proactive work environment.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 26
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

0990 - Dutch: Level I

Course
Whether you want to learn Dutch for a professional opportunity or because of a personal connection, this Level I course is the place to start. It teaches you Dutch pronunciation and basic grammatical structures. Role-playing and other exercises help you begin to handle simple daily interactions. You'll be able to greet people, request and give information about your immediate surroundings, express simple likes and dislikes and describe where you live and people you know. Form simple sentences in Dutch about yourself and your family.Begin to grasp the complexities of Dutch pronunciation.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0991 - Dutch: Level II

Course
If you've completed 0990 - Dutch: Level I or have equivalent skills, this course will build your facility with Dutch grammar, your vocabulary and your knowledge of cultural etiquette. Role-playing and other exercises will help you feel more at ease in straightforward conversations, giving simple instructions and directions and describing people and places in a simple way. An ideal course for business travellers and tourists, lovers of language and people of Dutch heritage who want to expand or refresh their knowledge. Build your essential vocabulary. Use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday situations. Deepen your understanding of Dutch language structures, idioms and cultural etiquette.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0992 - Dutch: Level III

Course
If you've completed 0991 - Dutch: Level II or have equivalent skills, this course will help you take part in more complex, nuanced conversations in Dutch. You'll tackle intermediate grammatical structures for more formal expression and learn useful idiomatic expressions for casual speech. Through role-playing and exercises, you'll learn how to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. Ideal for business travellers and tourists, lovers of language and people of Dutch heritage. Express simple original thoughts using an expanded vocabulary. Increase awareness of the social and cultural etiquette of Dutch.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0994 - Korean: Level II

Course
This course is for you if you’ve completed an introductory course, the SCS Korean Level I or have equivalent language skills that include basic grammar and conversation. This course is designed for beginner-level learners (A1 on the CEFR grid). Develop stronger grammar, sentence structure and a deeper understanding of cultural etiquette by participating in role-playing scenes from everyday interactions and social events.  By course end, you’ll be able to give simple instructions and directions, discuss your daily activities, and describe some likes and dislikes. Write a simple paragraph describing your plan for a vacation. Understand some principle points of clear and standard conversation regarding familiar topics. Communicate about past, present and future aspects of daily life. Understand more about Korean culture and how to communicate accordingly.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0995 - Korean: Level III

Course
This course is for you if you’ve completed the SCS Korean: Level II or have equivalent language skills that include basic grammar and conversation. This course is designed for elementary-level learners (between A1 and A2 on the CEFR grid). Learn more complex sentence structures and become conversational in Korean.  By the end of the course you'll be able to give a proper response to common life scenarios, converse in a culturally appropriate manner, and describe people.   Enter into a spontaneous conversation on topics that are familiar to you. Write a simple text on topics that interest you. Find specific and predictable information in simple everyday written material.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0996 - Brazilian Portuguese: Level II

Course
Through role-playing and simulations of everyday interactions, you’ll learn more essential vocabulary, structures, idioms and cultural etiquette.  Weekly assignments will expand your vocabulary and grammar skills so you can take part more fully in conversations.  You'll be able to participate in social events at a basic level, give simple instructions and directions and describe people and places in a simple way.         Form and understand simple but complete sentences. Use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in some everyday situations.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

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