You can take University of Toronto courses for free and these 11 are available online
Don't pay tuition to take a few courses!
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Want to study at the University of Toronto but don't want to pay thousands of dollars for tuition?
The post-secondary school has so many free courses you can take online!
That includes classes in coding, app development, psychology, communications, health, and more areas of study.
U of T has partnered with Coursera and EdX to offer these courses, sometimes called Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs, that anyone can take.
You don't have to be enrolled at the Ontario university to take any of the University of Toronto's free online courses.
Introduction to Psychology
Course description: This course highlights psychology experiments and the implications of those studies on the understanding of the human mind and human behaviour.
It explores the brain and the cognitive abilities it supports like memory, learning, attention, perception and consciousness.
You'll also learn about human development, the effects of behaviours, and mental illness and treatments.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
iOS App Development with Swift Specialization
Course description: This specialization covers the fundamentals of iOS application development in the Swift programming language.
You'll learn how to use development tools like XCode, design interfaces and interactions and how to integrate camera, photo, and location information to enhance your app.
Then, you'll apply your skills to create a fully functioning photo editing app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age
Course description: This course gives an overview of concepts related to speaking and presenting, coordinating meetings, influencing people, and negotiating and selling ideas virtually.
It's meant to give you tools that you can practice, perfect and put to use.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Foundations of Originator and Biosimilar Biologics
Course description: This course has been developed by leading researchers and clinicians from across Canada,
It's meant to enhance knowledge and skills for patients and caregivers who are using or starting to use an originator or biosimilar biologic medicine.
Start date: May 7, 2024 — self-paced, progress at your own speed
The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs
Course description: This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts of The Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System and their relevance for everyday relationships.
It covers the basic practice principles and methods through relationship management case studies and frameworks for relationship management assessment.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose
Course description: This course will show how business models create trade-offs that impact stakeholders and why addressing environmental and social challenges is urgently needed.
Also, you'll explore tools to be used for corporate purposes, social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, corporate citizenship and stakeholder capitalism.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise
Course description: This course will introduce you to the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise.
Throughout the course, you'll explore exercise and cardiovascular disease, exercise and osteoporosis, exercise and cancer, exercise and arthritis, and common sports injuries.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Leadership Skills Development for Occupational Therapists
Course description: This course is meant to help you gain insights into your leadership potential, values and preferences.
It will explore leadership through an occupational therapy lens to enhance leadership skills and develop a future leadership vision.
Start date: Self-paced, progress at your own speed
The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
Course description: This course explores how the understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and developments around the world.
It covers mental health practices in a historical context and how mental health, mental illness and mental health services connect to what’s going on in our social environment.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code
Course description: This course focuses on writing quality code that runs correctly and efficiently.
You'll design, code and validate programs and learn how to compare programs addressing the same task.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
The City and You: Find Your Best Place
Course description: This course provides you with the knowledge and the tools needed to understand what cities do, why they matter, what's shaping urbanization, and more.
It'll cover the importance of cities and how they matter to you. Then, you'll assess your community and find the best place for you.
Start date: Flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
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