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These 6 Courses At The University Of Toronto Are Free & Here's What You Can Learn

There's even a course for teachers too!

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School may be out for undergrads but there are still free courses from Ontario universities you can take right now for those who want to continue learning.

The University of Toronto, which has been named one of the best universities in the world, is offering courses through edX.org at no cost, where you'll be able to learn about everything from topics related to medicine to teaching strategies in the classroom.

They've got professors teaching you courses that could take you as little as four weeks to complete, and some are even self-paced so you can learn at your own convenience.

Here's the full line-up of what you can sign up for right now.

Foundations in Biosimilars and Biologics

Pace: Self-paced

Duration of Study: Around 5 weeks

When Can You Start: After May 31

Who Should Apply: If you're into learning about biological drugs for diseases like diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and anemia, this course will teach you what these medicines really are and how they help people.

Apply Here

Death 101: Shaping the Future of Global Health

Pace: Self-paced

Duration of Study: Around 7 weeks

When Can You Start: April 27, and is available until Dec 16

Who Should Apply: If you've got some curiosity about health issues that affect a lot of people, then this course may be for you. You'll get a deep dive into the different causes of death that relate to HIV, chronic diseases, and more.

Apply Here

Teaching for Critical Action: Empowering Students in Challenging Times

Pace: Self-paced

Duration of Study: Around 5 weeks

When Can You Start: April 27, and available until Oct 14

Who Should Apply: Teachers looking to learn how to approach challenges in teaching students about a variety of "complex socio-environmental issues" like economic disparity and climate change should sign up for this course. They'll get the chance to collab with other educators across the globe to create and design lesson plans.

Apply Here

Leadership Skills Development for Occupational Therapists

Pace: Instructor-paced

Duration of Study: Around 5 weeks

When Can You Start: June 1, ending July 7

Who Should Apply: Calling all occupational therapists! This course will teach you how to develop and show leadership skills in your profession through interactive activities, discussions, peer feedback, and more.

Apply Here

Behavioural Economics in Action

Pace: Self-paced

Duration of Study: Around 6 weeks

When Can You Start: April 27

Who Should Apply: Ever wondered how people make choices on what they eat, how they save money and how they stay healthy overall? This course is for those who want to know how people decide to spend their money and learn how to help them make "better" choices.

Apply Here

Advanced Knowledge and Skills of Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: For Healthcare Providers

Pace: Self-paced

Duration of Study: Around 4 weeks

When Can You Start: After July 29

Who Should Apply: This is an advanced course for healthcare professionals who are currently using, or just starting to use biologics in their practice.

Apply Here

  • Editorial Assistant

    Sophie Chong was the Editorial Assistant for Narcity Media. She graduated with a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and previously worked as an intern for Narcity's Toronto desk. Her work has appeared in publications like blogTO, The Eyeopener, Folio Magazine, and more. She also has a background in social media management and B2B marketing.

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