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!

1490 - Translation: Portuguese Level I

Course
To work as a translator, you need to understand how to transpose ideas from one language to another in fields such as law, business and literature. This course will teach you how to produce precise translations that preserve the integrity and essence of the original work. You'll learn to analyze and accurately translate real-world texts in poetry and prose from the literary world, screenplays and scripts, and texts for videogames, websites and comic books that require linguistic localization.  Most assignments are translations from English to Portuguese.   Translate more complex material. Use precise phrases and elegant sentence structure. Handle common yet difficult translation of language structures while avoiding anglicisms and awkward syntax. Increase the subtlety and nuance of your translations.
Semesters:
  • Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1491 - Translation: Portuguese Level II

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
  • Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1492 - Translation: Portuguese Level III

Course
This online Level III course brings you closer to the goal of becoming a good English-Portuguese translator, able to handle complex demands in many fields, including journalism, culinary, sports, non-profit industry, marketing and business. You'll build analysis and translation skills and qualifications and get supportive feedback for your work. 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 translation of language structures while avoiding anglicisms and awkward syntax. Increase the subtlety and nuance of your translations.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
  • Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1528 - Recruitment & Selection

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1529 - Compensation

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1563 - French: Level IV

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

1564 - Japanese: Level IV

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

1565 - Spanish: Level IV

Course
If you've completed 0579 Spanish: Level III or have an equivalent level of grammar and speech, this course will build on your knowledge. Whether you want to do business or take a holiday in Latin America or Spain, you'll improve your speaking skills and your ability to handle real-world situations. You'll be able to describe in simple terms your family, living conditions, educational background and job. You'll learn more about Spanish music and culture too. Become more fluent in oral and written communication in areas of immediate experience. Adhere better to social and cultural etiquette in communications.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

1566 - Chinese (Mandarin): Level III

Course
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.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1664 - Creative Writing: Introduction

Course
If you're just getting started as a writer and haven't yet decided on a literary direction, this course gives you the opportunity to try a number of different genres. Half of each class is devoted to a workshop where constructive and supportive feedback will help you focus, polish and deepen your writing. The other half is devoted to discussing an aspect of literary technique such as character, setting, plot, point of view, structure or revision. Understand fundamental literary techniques.Develop your own voice.Analyze the content and style of your work.Use exercises as possible springboards into new work.Find a literary community where you can share feedback and draw support.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
  • Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • Mississauga
  • St. George Campus

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