Online and Remote Learning

If you want to master writing copy that engages and sells, this course is for you. Taught by an experienced copywriter, this course combines instruction with real-world examples and practical exercises to show you how to write marketing materials that work. You'll learn elements of persuasion and tricks of the trade, so you can write winning websites, emails, ads, landing pages, direct mail and more. Learn to brainstorm, outline, summarize, and edit using generative AI tools, while applying critical thinking skills to fact-check, customize, and improve the AI writing outputs. This course takes the mystery out of crafting winning headlines, structuring and writing body copy, and composing motivating calls-to-action. You'll also receive constructive feedback on your assignments. Master the basics of writing marketing copy that motivates and persuades. Be able to plan a copywriting project and generate an abundance of good ideas and concepts. Know several practical techniques for writing winning headlines, body copy, and other text elements. Be able to skillfully write the most common types of copywriting projects: ads, emails, landing pages, direct mail, website pages, and more. While using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Jasper, and others) in your writing, develop your own unique voice.

Whatever job you have or aspire to, good presentation skills are a key to success. Mastering the art of presenting and communicating in a convincing, credible and persuasive manner is an asset that will be of benefit to you. This course prepares you to write and deliver effective speeches and presentations. You'll get important pointers on etiquette and body language and learn how to conquer any fears about addressing a large audience. You'll learn to structure, write and communicate a well-defined message that is impactful and dynamic, in addition to learning how to master the question and answer period. To present yourself and your ideas with polish, clarity and professionalism To deliver ideas in a variety of circumstances and settings The critical success factors of a presentation How to plan and structure your message Impromptu speaking To use voice, gesture and body language effectively How to use electronic media such as PowerPoint to enhance your presentation

This online course builds your qualifications as a Portuguese translator. It teaches you how to analyze and accurately translate complex documents in fields such as law (legal texts and certified translation), healthcare and the financial industry, while preserving the essence and integrity of the original work. You'll also learn the basics of healthcare and legal interpretation. All materials are provided in PDF format. You communicate with your instructor by email and share at least three webinars with the whole class. Translate more complex material. Use precise phrases and elegant sentence structure. Handle common yet difficult translations while avoiding anglicisms and awkward syntax. Increase the subtlety and nuance of your translations.

Successful businesses need to attract and hire the best candidates. In this course, you will study current issues in human resources and the procedures many Canadian organizations use to recruit, retain and assess employees. You'll see how organizations can improve recruitment and selection, and how they achieve organizational goals by identifying and employing the people best suited to their corporate culture. Topics include Canadian legal standards, scientific approaches to selection and steps involved in developing and validating a selection system. Examine and understand different job analysis techniques. Use job analysis to develop reliable and valid selection systems. Know more about the impact of legislation and regulation on recruitment and selection in Canada. Develop and use scientific performance assessment measures.

Successful organizations need well-designed and well-managed compensation systems to attract, retain and motivate workers. This course will teach you the theory and practice of compensation. You'll learn how systems are designed and used to align individual goals with team or organizational goals. You'll also learn about the objectives of a compensation program and the connection between compensation and business strategies, how wages and salaries are determined, and issues and problems in incentive systems. Understand the role of the compensation system in building and applying organizational strategy.Find the right compensation strategy for a given organization.Determine how appropriate pay and incentive packages affect human behaviour.Evaluate the success of a compensation system.

If you've completed 1024 - Chinese (Cantonese): Level III or have equivalent conversational skills, this course, which emphasizes oral Cantonese, will equip you to tell fuller stories, give richer explanations and descriptions and express personal opinions. You'll learn more Chinese characters that are practical for everyday use. The course will be of value to travellers and tourists, people doing business in Hong Kong or Guangdong, heritage students and others. Achieve greater confidence and communication skills. Learn additional Chinese characters.

If you've completed 0666 - French: Level III or have equivalent skills in French, this course will help you converse more easily. Through role-playing and other means, you'll improve your speaking skills and your ability to handle more real-world situations. You'll be able to describe in simple terms your family, living conditions, educational background and job. We teach standard international French and standard Québécois French when there are differences. To determine if French Level IV is the right fit for you, please take a moment to complete our French Entry Level Self-Assessment. Become more fluent in oral and written communication in areas of immediate experience. Adhere better to social and cultural etiquette in communications.

If you've completed 0650 - Japanese: Level III or have an equivalent level of grammar and speech, this course will build on your knowledge. You'll augment your speaking skills and your ability to handle real-world situations. By this course's end, you'll be able to describe in simple terms your family, living conditions, educational background and job. You'll continue to learn about Japanese culture and business practices, history and art. To determine your Japanese language level, please take a moment to complete our Japanese Placement Exercise before registering. Become more fluent in oral and written communication in areas of immediate experience. Express original thoughts using an expanded vocabulary. Increase your awareness of social and cultural etiquette when speaking Japanese.

If you've completed 1008 - Chinese (Mandarin): Level II or have equivalent Mandarin skills, this course will continue your development in the world's most widely spoken language. Become more confident speaking in a range of settings and learn more grammar and etiquette. Show goodwill, handle more transactions in Mandarin and learn more about Chinese culture. This course will help you learn how to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. Express original thought using an expanded vocabulary. Understand social and cultural etiquette better in spoken and written communications. Learn more characters, and understand better the relationships among them.

If you've completed 1017 - Italian: Level III or have an equivalent level of grammar and speech, this course will build on your knowledge. You'll improve your speaking skills and your ability to handle more real-world situations. You'll be able to describe in simple terms your family, living conditions, educational background and job. Get more enjoyment from travelling in Italy and better appreciate its culture and cuisine. Become more fluent in oral and written communication in areas of immediate experience.