Ontario Universities Are Offering So Many Free Courses & Here Are 6 You Can Try

Learn without the debt.

Queen's University during a sunny day. Right: The University of Toronto during the springtime.

Queen's University during a sunny day. Right: The University of Toronto during the springtime.

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Do you love to learn but can't afford to take on more debt? Well, good news! As it turns out, several Ontario universities are offering free online courses right now, and signing up is ridiculously easy.

Knowledge-hungry individuals can expand their minds by taking various open courses with topics ranging from account management to personal health.

Don't believe us? Take a look at the list below and see for yourself.

Death 101: Shaping the Future of Global Health

School: University of Toronto

Who Should Apply: Anyone interested in analyzing the world’s biggest health problems by diving into the most prominent causes of death.

Apply Here

Behavioural Economics in Action

School: University of Toronto

Who Should Apply: You can learn to use behavioural economics to help change behaviours, improve welfare and more.

Apply Here

Enterprise Selling

School: Queen's University

Who Should Apply: If you want a career in sales, this crash course will help you learn essential concepts to align marketing and sales strategies.

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Sales Enablement & Analytics

School: Queen's University

Who Should Apply: If you're hoping to become a sales leader, this course will show you how to use the data and tools needed to do so.

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Strategic Account Management

School: Queen's University

Who Should Apply: Those who wish to develop the skills required to maintain, retain and grow existing business partnerships and customers.

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Teaching for Critical Action: Empowering Students in Challenging Times

School: University of Toronto

Who Should Apply: Anyone hoping to develop practical approaches and strategies for addressing complex socio-environmental issues in the classroom.

Apply Here

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