Online and Remote Learning

Continue to follow the storyline from Book I of Athenaze in this fourth course in Ancient Greek. Philip arrives by boat at Epidaurus and we learn about the healing sanctuaries of Asclepius. The saga of the Persian Wars is retold in the adaptations from the famous histories of Herodotus and Thucydides. We’ll look at original passages of Greek wisdom from the writings of Heraclitus, Theognis and Solon. The later Koine Greek of the New Testament is somewhat easier, and the passages we’ll study are from the Gospel of John. This fourth course continues to concentrate on the etymology of the English words derived from Greek. By the end of this course you’ll gain a better understanding of Athenian democracy and the fatal rivalry between Athens and Sparta. Continue to build Greek vocabulary Read a rich variety of adapted and unadapted Ancient Greek Consolidate previously learned grammar Add new tenses and forms, including the subjunctive Gain an even greater appreciation for the legacy of the Greeks to our Western civilization

The major dialect of the Middle Eastern cinema, music and entertainment industries, colloquial Egyptian Arabic is understood by the entire Arab world. Its structures are simpler than those of Modern Standard Arabic. Classes focus on learning the sounds of the language as guided role-playing lets you practise vocabulary in simple everyday interactions. You'll converse in a relaxed group setting and learn about Arab customs and culture. Acquire enough Arabic to participate in simple everyday conversations. Be able to greet people, request some basic information and express basic likes and dislikes. Travel more easily in Arabic-speaking countries. Enhance relationships with friends, family members, business associates and other Arabic speakers.

In this course, you’ll learn how DevOps tools and applications help technology leaders deliver software products with greater agility. You’ll explore the eight stages of the DevOps tool chain—Plan, Code, Build, Test, Release, Deployment, Operations and Monitoring—and get hands-on experience using a range of agnostic tools and platforms. You’ll learn the benefits and challenges of using cloud-specific platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP and gain valuable tools and experience that can enhance your position within your organization. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Define the basic concepts of DevOps  Describe the eight different phases of DevOps – Plan, Code, Build, Test, Release, Deployment, Operations, and Monitoring, with benefits Evaluate and apply the eight phases of DevOps through labs and demonstrations.  Analyze DevOps Cloud Offerings for AWS, Azure and GCP Describe advanced concepts of DevOps such as DevSecOps, DataOps, MLOps, AIOps related to Security and Compliance

Self-driving laboratories (SDLs) incorporate AI and automation into scientific laboratories to speed up the discovery of new materials for applications such as clean energy and cancer drugs. Discover the essential principles of SDLs by building a ‘Hello World’ SDL from scratch. In this asynchronous, remote course, you will build a self-driving colour matcher using dimmable LEDs and a light sensor. This introduction will help you implement hardware/software communication, database integration, microcontroller programming, and Bayesian optimization. Each of these are important components of an SDL, and you will get a taste of these in the course modules that will prepare you for deeper dives in future courses. This course is presented in partnership with the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to 1 year to complete it. 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 course, you'll be able to: Define and explain key terms and principles of self-driving labs to demonstrate understanding Apply MQTT or similar frameworks to send commands and receive sensor data over WiFi Demonstrate the ability to use MongoDB to store and retrieve experiment configurations and results effectively Develop and implement software on a Raspberry Pi Pico W microcontroller to control device power and read sensor data accurately Modify a Bayesian optimization script using the Ax Platform to iteratively propose new experimental configurations Integrate the individual SDL components to orchestrate the full ‘Hello World’ workflow Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Basic self-driving lab literacy Microcontrollers and sensors Bayesian optimization Hardware/software communication Database management Workflow orchestration

Learn how Buddhism can teach us techniques to tolerate pain, conquer anger, relinquish fear, and live a life of greater peace and fulfilment.  We’ll discuss Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, a calligrapher and prolific writer of poetry, memoir, and Buddhist dharma.  He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and named the father of modern mindfulness. We’ll read selections from his poetry, journal, memoir, children’s stories, and biography of the Buddha. We’ll discuss his political activism, called Engaged Buddhism, in relation to that of other visionaries such as Dr King and Mahatma Gandhi who spoke of satyagrapha, or truth-force. Through contemplative practices and journaling, we’ll look at Buddhist practices in a pragmatic and open way.    Study the core ideas of Buddhism such as impermanence, “interbeing,” the art of happiness, and the art of transforming one’s suffering (No Mud. No Lotus), and explore its continuing relevance to our contemporary life.  Understand the contemplative practices of Buddhism such as Mindfulness, morning and evening practices, loving kindness (metta) practice, and the recitation of gathas (short verses). Learn the story of Thich Nhat Hanh, the principles that guided him during tumultuous and dangerous time and study his excellent biography of the life of the Buddha.    Engage, if you wish, in contemplative practices such as mindfulness, journaling, and composition of your own gathas (short verses).   

If you want to make films but lack the track record to attract major funding, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to produce a film, from writing through distribution, on a budget under $250,000. You’ll break down a script, create efficient schedules, calculate appropriate tax credits, and get tips on working with union crews to run a smooth shoot. You’ll tackle post-production, draft a marketing plan, and learn how to pitch your project to producers, broadcasters, distributors, and other funding agencies. Adapt a script to work within the micro-budget world and breakdown a script; Execute applications for arts grants and other Government funding agencies; develop and execute a crowdfunding campaign; and calculate CPTC and OFTTC tax credits; Create a budget and production schedule, run a smooth shoot (principal photography), and tackle post-production; Execute a marketing and distribution plan to create maximum exposure for your film; Create materials needed to pitch your projects to producers, broadcasters, distributors, and other funding agencies.

If your organization outsources services and processes, you need to understand the System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports third-party vendors submit. In this course, you’ll learn how to use these reports to support service auditing, vendor-risk management, regulatory compliance and procurement. You’ll interpret current SOC reporting standards, examine key components of the reporting lifecycle, and create a comprehensive checklist to ensure compliance. You’ll come away with strategies to avoid common issues and findings encountered during the completion of a SOC report. This is a complementary course to the SCS Internal Audit certificate program. 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: Examine the connection between various assurance engagement standards and guidelines pertaining to SOC reporting Explain the specific responsibilities of management of the service organization and the service auditor Analyze the service organization’s processes and how to evaluate the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of the service organization’s controls Identify the criteria that are used to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls at a service organization Analyze testing results and exceptions Evaluate the elements of the Service Auditor's Report Develop strategies to avoid common issues and findings encountered during the completion of a SOC report Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Guidance Knowledge SOC Reporting Lifecycle Management Relying Parties Requirements Analysis Risk Assessment

If your organization needs to improve its productivity and services to remain competitive, this six-week course is for you. You’ll learn how to analyze your research to better understand your stakeholders and meet their needs. You’ll build deeper customer empathy, uncover actionable insights and identify framework designs that resonate and reconcile the needs of different stakeholder groups. Through hands-on activities and projects, you’ll explore the mindset and theory behind basic analysis and synthesis methods and build your confidence using both. 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: Understand the value of Insights in the Design process Facilitate a qualitative Design Research study from beginning to end Understand the mindsets behind each step of the research process and implement basic data Analysis and Synthesis methods Recognize and practice creating the different types of sense-making frameworks Develop actionable Insights from the research Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Design Research Facilitation Design Research Synthesis Design Research Analysis  

This course is designed for students who have completed SCS Japanese Level VI or have equivalent language skills. The course uses texts at an intermediate level (B1 on the CEFR grid) and provides more opportunities for oral practice. You will be introduced to expressions for remarking on things you notice, offering conjectures, reporting information, and making comments. In this way, you will gain the skills to initiate conversations about things or events you come across in daily life. You will be able to convey a variety of meanings using appropriate conjunctions, particles and more sophisticated sentence endings. To determine your Japanese language level, please take a moment to complete our Japanese Placement Exercise before registering. •  Learn about trends and issues in contemporary Japanese society and the Japanese culture and customs related to these trends and issues. •  Express what you have noticed and observed at home, at work, and out and about, including trends and changes. •  Develop conversations by sharing information you gained from other sources or by asking people to think along with you on questions that concern you. •  Gain vocabulary necessary for social trends and environmental issues such as food and health. •  Be able to read and write 160-200 basic Kanji characters.  

This course will prepare you to take Volume I and Volume II of the Canadian Securities Course® with greater prospects for success. Developed by well-known instructor Michael Hlinka, it includes proprietary audio pre-lessons, notes, a test bank of 600 questions (300 per Volume) and four Mock Exams of 100 questions (2 per Volume), approximately 100 Video Modules, and access to the Instructor via e-mail for additional support. This program has been designed to offer maximum flexibility and it allows learners to study at their preferred pace. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in four months, but have up to six months to complete it.   Master material needed to pass the CSC® exam. Understand learning outcome established by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI).