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!

Need to rally your troops to new heights? In this fast, focused course, you’ll learn how to engage and manage employees and better align their efforts with organizational strategy. You’ll work on talent selection and development, performance coaching and team-building models that embrace accountability, reduce conflict and amp up commitment. You’ll identify and define leadership styles, evaluate attitude and effort and produce processes that drive change. You’ll become more adept at creating organizational efficiency, defining team values and measuring performance. 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: Identify and define various leadership styles Evaluate attitude and effort in relation to goals Produce processes that drive change Design effective timelines for organizational efficiency Define team values for effective performance measurement Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Team Engagement Talent Management Cultural Curation Project Management Accountability
  • Spring/Summer - 25
  • ON-LINE
Leaders can only achieve great results through the efforts of others. In this course, you’ll discover how to create a culture that fosters cooperation and promotes personal and team success. You’ll learn how to manage the diverse and complex world of human performance by supporting behaviours that cultivate trust. You’ll increase workplace collaboration by developing opportunities to share and value collective insights. You’ll create a reflective practice built on turn-taking and self-regulation and the ability to see problems as opportunities. 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: Recognize the importance of turn taking and self-regulation Justify the need to see problems as opportunities Construct a culture that fosters cooperation Support behaviours that cultivate trust Develop opportunities to share / value collective insights Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Empathy Positivity Social Consciousness Relationship Building Collaboration
  • Fall - 25
  • ON-LINE
One of the greatest gifts a leader could give an organization is to develop a highly effective team of solution providers. Yet in today’s world of global competition, multi-generational differences, competing priorities and personal agendas - solving problems and effectively executing strategy is a rare commodity. This course demonstrates how to collect, distil, and leverage data insights to provide critical and creative data-driven decisions. More strategic internal and external problem solving is just one course away! By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to:                      Combine, cluster, connect different ideas and information with purpose Assess the value of inductive vs. deductive logic processes Analyse and interpret diverse data for a defined goal Characterize and categorize online sources using proper citations Prototype solutions given situational constraints Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Creativity Critical Thinking Data Driven Decision Making Digital Literacy Problem Solving
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
It takes a special type of leader to inspire people in today's multi-generational, displaced, mobile, and culturally diverse environment. In this course, you’ll prepare to be an authentic leader who delivers superior strategic results. You’ll learn how to engage teams, manage talent and create a culture of goal-setting and accountability. You’ll compare motivational strategies and discover how to build an environment that supports agility. You’ll discover how to leverage communal spaces, and document and defend processes related to organizational culture. 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: Compare the efficacy of various motivational strategies Develop talent-focused hiring / selection tools Design a built environment that supports agility Create regular expectation, goal, and fear setting protocols Document and defend processes related to organizational culture Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Team Engagement Talent Management Cultural Curation Project Management Accountability
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
Whole-body mental health care is an emerging field of health care. It aims to assess and support physical and biological systems in the body to enhance mental and emotional wellbeing.  Join instructor Meghan Bauer to gain a basic understanding of whole-body mental health and learn how it can complement both psychological therapy and medical treatments.  Develop a proactive and holistic approach to your best health and the health of those in your care. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Learn what the microbiome is and explore the connections between your digestive system and your mental wellbeing. Understand how hormones play a role in resilient mental health. Explore nutrients needed for optimal health and how to assess possible deficiencies. Discuss how inflammation plays a role in mental wellness and learn how to address it. Learn evidence-based strategies to help calm the mind and lift your mood.
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
Cultivate the adaptive leadership skills you need to thrive in a world shaped by AI and disruptive technologies. In this course, you’ll learn to anticipate shifts in the business landscape, drive innovation with effective governance and risk management, and harness emerging technologies like AI and Big Data. A unique combination of real-world case studies, role plays and personalized mentoring will prepare you to apply these skills directly to your professional objectives so you can navigate uncertainty and lead with agility. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Understand the principles of Adaptive Leadership. Grasp the impact of digital technologies including AI on industries and organizational strategies. Navigate digital transformation by identifying and addressing adaptive challenges. Foster a culture innovation to embrace digital advancement. Develop business strategies and governance for digital and AI initiatives. Apply ethical considerations and governance in the deployment of digital technologies and AI. Enhance communication and engagement strategies. Build and lead inclusive, agile, and resilient teams. Address the digital skills gap.
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
Developed by The Gallup Organization, the CliftonStrengths assessment is a performance-based tool that builds self-awareness and strength. Unlike personality tests, the CliftonStrengths assessment goes beyond general definitions of your personal traits and digs into how specific strengths can be cultivated and used to enhance your career.  This asset-based approach can empower you to understand your strengths and how to apply them to meet your personal and professional goals. This 2-part program will include a workshop facilitated by a CliftonStrengths coach and will also provide you with a 1:1 coaching session where you can dive deeper into your strengths and come up with an action plan for navigating your career journey.   By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Identify and understand individual strengths Apply strengths in personal and professional settings Create a personalized strengths development plan
  • Fall - 24
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
Career Wayfinding is a cohort-based three-part weekly workshop series that applies principles of design thinking to build an action plan for your career and life’s work. The workshops consist of interactive activities where you will work to gain new perspectives and interpret them in a way that can keep you motivated and inspired in your career journey. The sessions will also provide you with the tools to generate more ideas, increase creativity, and be more agile and future ready for your career journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a change, this series can help you gain clarity on where you are right now, brainstorm what steps you want to take next, and provide resources you need to become the confident navigator in your career journey. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Enhance your problem-solving and creative thinking skills Gain clarity and motivation in career decision-making Develop a personalized career action plan by applying design thinking principles to identify current career challenges
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE
Discover new career pathways that align with your existing skills in our two-day Alternative Careers workshop. Whether you're considering a career change or exploring additional opportunities, this workshop will guide you through identifying alternative career options that match your education and experience. Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to assess your transferable skills, explore emerging industries, and strategically position yourself for new roles. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a clearer understanding of potential career paths and the confidence to pursue them. This workshop is ideal for individuals looking to leverage their current expertise in new ways or expand their career horizons in today’s dynamic job market. Start your journey toward a fulfilling alternative career today! By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Evaluate your current skills and experiences to determine how they can apply to alternative career paths Identify emerging industries and roles that align with your skill set, education, and professional background Develop a personalized action plan to position yourself for success in alternative careers, including how to market your skills effectively
  • Winter - 25
  • ON-LINE

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