Online and Remote Learning

Workforces facing change and uncertainty need psychologically safe leaders who promote learning, inclusion, and collaboration. This course will prepare you to be that leader. You’ll learn how to master thoughts and emotions, reduce reactivity, improve focus and concentration, and renew energy levels to prevent burnout. You’ll explore the root causes of anxiety and depression and learn how to prevent clinical-level symptoms. You’ll draw on the science of consciousness, cognitive science, and neurobiology to create optimal conditions for solving complex challenges. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Understand the nature of the mind and neuroplasticity Examine thoughts and emotions, adopt a growth mindset and process-orientation Utilize techniques to systematically renew energy levels to prevent burnout Recognize psychological safety and how it affects learning and innovation Cultivate authenticity and uncover unique talents, strengths, and values in self and others Improve collaboration and foster a sense of belonging and purpose

*NEW SHORTENED FORMAT* If you want to learn about the structure of the human body, this intensive, 16-week online human anatomy course could be for you. Included are 17 hour-long video lectures from award-winning professors in the Faculty of Medicine, each covering a different lesson in human anatomy, including examples of medical applications. Assigned readings and problem-solving exercises will deepen your understanding of the human body, from tissues to the body wall and its contained organs, to the structure of our head, neck and limbs. You’ll emerge with a greater appreciation of human anatomy, its complex relationships, and basic clinical applications. Course Details: The course is taught by Faculty members in the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and is administered through the University’s School of Continuing Studies. It consists of 17 video lectures of approximately 1hour. The course is divided into 2 units. Each unit contains a number of modules. Each module is followed by a multiple-choice quiz designed to provide a pause for you to consolidate and reflect on the information. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Understand the structure and function of the various tissue types that make up the human body. Explore the structure of the body wall and the organs contained within its cavities, including those of the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Deep Reinforcement Learning covers how to construct an intelligent agent that learns by interacting with its environment.  It builds on the introduction to reinforcement learning and deep learning provided in the Intelligent Agents and Deep Learning AI certificate courses, demonstrating how to combine these two powerful technologies to develop agents that can learn to perform at superhuman levels and continue to improve with experience.  The course illustrates how many of the groundbreaking new systems from DeepMind and other AI companies work. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Explore the fundamental principles of deep reinforcement learning, including dynamic programming, value functions and rewards. Learn to use modern Deep Reinforcement Learning tools and libraries such as TorchRL. Apply a range of advanced techniques, including Dynamic Programming, Monte Carlo Methods, Deep Q Networks, Policy Gradient Methods, and Actor-Critic Methods, to construct intelligent agents. Recognize challenges in combining deep learning with reinforcement learning and employ strategies to mitigate issues that arise. Apply Deep Reinforcement Learning in multi-agent settings, including cooperative, competitive, and mixed games. Explore recent advances and emerging research in Deep Reinforcement Learning to remain at the forefront of the field.

In this course you will learn to use the techniques of causal machine learning to develop your ability to correctly account for confounders in data analysis, and/or to build intelligent agents that use probabilistic reasoning that is grounded in cause and effect.  You’ll learn to use Pyro, as an example of a modern probabilistic programming library and build agents that can make the best possible decisions in the face of incomplete or uncertain information. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Understand and apply causal machine learning techniques for accurate confounder management in data analysis. Utilize Pyro, a modern probabilistic programming library, to build intelligent agents capable of reasoning with incomplete or uncertain information. Specify or narrow down possible causal relationships between random variables using probabilistic graphical models and causal models. Predict the effects of interventions and compute counterfactuals to assess causal impacts. Apply causal techniques in practical scenarios, including reinforcement learning, to enhance credit assignment in intelligent agent systems.

The practice of journalism is plagued with crises, such as digital disruption and plummeting ad revenues, but another crisis is often over-looked: Eurocentric models of newsgathering—despite claims to objectivity—actively preserve the status quo. This course will be a home for theory, discussion and implementation strategies to decolonize those traditional practices. Decolonization will be examined through four lenses: the Indigenous experience, early Black settlement, the Francophone space, and the Global South. Each area will be taught by leading journalists and journalism academics in Canada who will infuse their industry experience and lived experiences through live online webinars. Learners will have the opportunity to explore publication with one of our editorial partners: The Local, Ricochet, Ku'Ku'kwes News, The Tyee, The Green Line, Maisonneuve and The New Humanitarian. No journalism experience is required.   Define decolonization in the context of journalism in Canada. Appreciate the role of a journalist in honouring Truth and Reconciliation. Explore ethnocentric framing by critically examining how the language and narratives used to frame news stories shape both public opinion and the policy making process. Interrogate the concept of objectivity in journalism. Acquire trust-building techniques in covering under-served communities, including reporting with a trauma-informed approach. Adopt storytelling approaches that serve the community rather than extract from them. Understand the rules and ethics of digital photojournalism.

Building Automation Systems (BAS) are essential for transparent, reliable and sustainable building systems operation. In this course, you’ll learn to implement and maintain BAS and manage user expectations. You’ll acquire the skills you need to evaluate existing BAS, create clear performance indicators, and apply best practices for preventive and reactive maintenance. You’ll emerge ready to be active participant and leader in the evolution of building management, navigating the complexities of the present while preparing for the transformative potentials of the future. 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: Apply BAS for cost-effective facility construction, sustainable and reliable operation Communicate concepts related to emerging technologies (i.e., fault detection and diagnostics, Smart buildings, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twin) Differentiate between the requirements of the BAS and building systems (i.e. HVAC) to effectively manage user expectations Evaluate BAS Sequence of Operations (SOO ) for clear and easy-to-understand communication between all stakeholders Apply BAS functionality for preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance Assess the use of existing BAS technology in innovative ways Implement BAS to evaluate and create building performance KPIs Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Process improvement Leading Change Client Focus Effective communication BAS Data Driven Solutions

Join us to discuss translation careers and the market for translation professionals. We’ll look at employment trends and expectations. You’ll also have an opportunity to work on your CV, specifically tailored to the market. Discover job-search strategies. We’ll read about and discuss current topics like the impact of artificial intelligence, hiring trends and more. In addition to group discussions, you’ll have a one-on-one coaching session with the instructor. You’ll join guest speaker session(s) in which you’ll gain additional perspective from people practising as translators or working in a capacity relevant to the translation field. Past guest speakers include: translation project managers, a translation firm partner, a not-for-profit translation agency manager, and a translation manager for the Ontario legislature. The course will be in English, but relevant for all languages paired with English. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Learn about specific strengths and skills like revision, drafting, post-editing Work on your translation-focused CV Discuss your particular objectives directly or peripherally related to the field of translation

Join art historian, Angela Glover, and discover European art treasures in London museums, from the vast Royal Collection to state-sponsored museums and private collections made public. Learn how, as the capital city and main residence of the monarchy, London has attracted artists and art collectors for centuries.  The Royal Academy of Art, founded in 1768, drew top-quality art students and teacher-artists.  The opening of public museums beginning in the eighteenth century allowed unprecedented access to outstanding art collections. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Examine a range of art works in London, from the famous to lesser-known treasures. Become familiar with significant art collections in London, such as the Royal Collection, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Tate. Understand how London developed into a major centre for artists and collectors. Find out about forthcoming art exhibitions in the British capital.