This course will introduce health sciences students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking.
Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro. provides learners with an understanding of the importance of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources. This micro-credential will provide a basic introduction to...
Remote Signing of Estate Planning Documents provides learners with an understanding of the changes to current estate legislation including a review of the enacting statute, and the processes and standards involved to for an estate planning practice. Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating e-laws and applying legislation to office procedures with an emphasis on best practices. This micro...
Students learn advanced JavaScript techniques and good standard coding conventions. Students code a full stack web framework entirely in JavaScript. Node.js, MongoDB (NoSQL), and GraphQL are incorporated on the backend in conjunction with React.js components on the front end. Front end work also includes use of Material Design components to produce full featured progressive web applications...
Students will have the opportunity to explore and apply the basic foundations of marketing an eco-tourism experience. During this condensed course, students will understand the effectiveness of social media, and how to develop a campaign that utilizes the variety of social marketing platforms. By combining their skills of photography, program development and field sessions students will develop...
This course is designed to introduce the student to the valuable role that Interpreters have by connecting visitors to natural, cultural and historical resources. Using a variety of techniques including story telling, visual displays and demonstrations students will understand that the essence of interpretation is to inspire, provoke and spark a flame in the audience.
Desktop publishers arrange text, graphics and images to produce effective print communication. Learn how professional graphic designers create attractive, persuasive brochures, ads, posters, and newsletters via computer-assisted design. This course examines the elements and principles of design, the fundamentals of colour, typography and photographic images, and the intricacies of printing...
Laboratory Skills Fundamentals is designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of basic laboratory skills and techniques. Through a hands-on practical approach, participants will gain proficiency in industry related lab equipment and essential laboratory tasks. The course aims to equip participants with the foundational skills necessary for success in various laboratory...
Industrial Designs in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of industrial designs as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to industrial designs, as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources pertaining...
Trade Secrets in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of trade secrets and confidential information as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to trade secrets and confidential information. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to copyright in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the...