Canadian universities have free courses and these are the classes you can take online

How to Code: Simple Data

With this course from the University of British Columbia, there's a focus on learning a systematic programming method rather than a programming language.

That's meant to help you channel your creativity so that you can program well in any programming language.

You'll learn techniques to develop program requirements, produce programs with consistent structure that are easy to modify later, and make your programs more reliable by building tests as part of the programming process.

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Indigenous Canada

This course from the University of Alberta explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.

It will teach you the complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective, highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Topics of the lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims, environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life and art.

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Blockchain Technology and the Future of FinTech

In this University of Toronto course, you'll learn about the technicalities associated with blockchain technology and the implications of decentralized finance.

The class explores smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.

You'll also gain insight into the future of fintech and associated payment innovations so you can identify opportunities and make effective fintech decisions.

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Music Theory at Your Fingertips

This course from Université de Montréal uses a "dynamic method" that links music theory to the sounds it represents.

That's meant to change the notion that music theory is difficult to understand and complex to learn.

Videos, activities and exercises from this course will help you develop the necessary skills needed to read musical texts.

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Introduction to Marketing

This course from the University of British Columbia will teach you core concepts and tools of marketing to help you better understand and excel in the field.

Topics of the class include market research and its importance, brand strategy, pricing, integrated marketing communication, social media strategy, and more.

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Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

This University of Alberta course offers a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

You'll learn about the anatomy, eating habits, locomotion, growth, environmental and behavioural adaptations, origins and extinction of dinosaurs.

These lessons are delivered from museums, fossil-preparation labs and dig sites.

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Bias and Discrimination in AI

With this course from Université de Montréal, you'll explore how computer algorithms can be biased and have a serious impact on everyday lives.

You'll also learn how to identify and alleviate bias and discrimination in AI.

The main focuses of this course are gender, race and socioeconomic-based bias and bias in data-driven predictive models.

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Introduction To Swift Programming

This course from the University of Toronto is the first installment of a four-part specialization that will provide you with the tools and skills needed to develop an iOS app.

By the end of this class, you'll be able to program in Swift and be proficient with syntax, object-oriented principles, memory management, functional concepts and more with Swift.

You need a Mac computer to take part in this course and, ideally, an iPhone or iPad.

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Arctic Peoples and Cultures

With this University of Alberta course, you'll be brought closer to the people and cultures living in the Arctic.

It works "more like a documentary than a classical course" as you get to know people in the Arctic.

You'll learn about what the Arctic means to thousands of individuals who live there and how you can be an advocate for environmental and other issues the Arctic faces.

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Fundamentals of Recovery

In this course that the Université de Montréal offers online, you'll learn the fundamentals of recovery in mental health and addiction and how it's "a process of continuous change."

Each chapter of the course presents a dimension of recovery.

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Mountains 101

This course from the University of Alberta focuses on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta and around the world.

You'll study the geological origins of mountains, how they're built-up and worn-down over time, their importance for biodiversity and water cycles, their cultural significance and more.

Also, you'll learn how mountains are used, how they're protected, and how they're currently experiencing rapid change because of a warming climate.

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Recommender Systems: Behind the Screen

With this Université de Montréal course, you'll explore and learn the best methods and practices of recommender systems.

Recommender systems are algorithms that find patterns in user behaviour to improve personalized experiences and are an "essential component of the online ecosystem."

The systems are most often used to recommend books, movies, potential friends, food recipes, and more to users.

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