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CEBU 1150

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* The expression "You're in business" means everything's in great shape. In the real business world, that only happens when you've mastered the essentials. And this course is a great place to start. Your instructor has the hands-on experience to teach you about the principal functions of business, its organizational aspects, the elements of business that are controllable, and more importantly, those that aren't. You'll develop your business language and learn the essentials of entrepreneurship. Seriously, if you want a career in business, either for a company or yourself, don't miss this first crucial step. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Explain the various business functions and how they relate to day-to-day activities of the organization • Apply business concepts in a real-world managerial and/or entrepreneurial context; • Analyze, plan for, and respond to the uncontrollable environments that impact an organization; • Recognize and consider the ethical and social implications of decision-making. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. NEW: As of fall 2018, this course will be blended, so you can take your learning to a new height with 10-hours of online content and interaction. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of business. • Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot. • Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures. • Foreign business students who want to improve their North American business vocabulary and understanding.

CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

CEBU 1160

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Montréal is truly a cosmopolitan city, with highly diverse cultures coming together in the workplace and people from here travelling abroad to work. It's a vital source of enrichment, but it's also one that has its challenges. You might already be familiar with them. If that's the case, this is the perfect course. In it, you'll learn about the cultural dimensions involved in managing a diverse work setting, integrating into a foreign work setting, communicating with foreign business associates effectively and with sensitivity, and successfully navigating culture shock and the related stress when you return home. In short, you'll learn about respect, and that's a vital asset in any organization. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Train, motivate and lead in a diverse workplace setting; • Prepare for work in a company with opportunities to conduct business abroad; • Employ appropriate and effective communication styles, given specific cultural contexts; • Negotiate effectively in a cross-cultural teams or settings; • Heighten awareness of cultural differences in working abroad; • Anticipate and control for culture shock in the workplace. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to managing diversity in the workplace. • Anyone working in or considering a career in HR or employee training. • Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business. • Students or employees who are planning a move to a new culture. • Public speakers who want to better understand culturally diverse audiences. • Anyone who has to negotiate with people from another culture. • Foreign business-students who want to improve their North American business culture.

BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

CEBU 1170

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Poor accounting skills can lead to heavy losses and far, far worse. In this course, the numbers add up to a distinct gain for you, no matter what type of business you might go into. You'll learn the fundamentals of basic accounting principles and statements, and you'll better understand the role of accounting information as it relates to decision-making (we could all use that!). You'll gain competency in journal-entry processing and in the preparation and interpretation of income statements, balance sheets and more. And that can only help your bottom line. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Analyze business transactions; • Record financial transactions using journal entries; • Prepare adjusting and closing entries; • Prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork and problem-solving are the key here. Sure, there will be regular assignments on your own, but you'll also be part of ad-hoc teams discussing real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the fundamentals of business accounting. • Students who want to pursue an accounting education or a career in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot. • Foreign business students who want to understand the principles of business accounting in Canada.

BUSINESS LAW

CEBU 1180

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Before you sign on the dotted line, you might want to read the contract. And before you do that, you might want to take this course. In it, you'll learn about the general and emerging legal principles that apply to business in Québec and Canada. You'll develop your ability to identify and analyze those legal issues that are pertinent to your day-to-day business transactions and relationships. In short, you'll learn how to stay on the right side of the law. By the way, if you're looking for fine print, you won't find any here. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify and produce a binding and enforceable contract; • Employ the relevant articles of the Civil Code of Québec as they apply to specific business scenarios; • Determine the most suitable form of business ownership for a new or existing enterprise; • Develop legally acceptable employment conditions in the workplace. *APP* Your classes will consist of lectures and dynamic discussions on emerging legal topics presented by an experience business lawyer. You'll be strongly encouraged to participate, share your point of view and make your case. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of business law. • Students who want to pursue a career or studies in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to understand business law and reduce their liability. • HR employees and business owners who want to understand the law in the context of the workplace. • Banking or engineering employees who want to move up through the ranks. • Young students considering law school and looking for a stepping-stone. • Anyone who might have to enter into a business contract. • Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures. • Foreign business students who want to learn the basics of Québec Civil code as it relates to business.

AUTOCAD - 3D MODELING

CECD 329

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course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* It's simple: if you can't model it, you can't make it. In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD for 3D modeling. You'll learn industry-standard concepts and skills like 3D construction, lines, faces and poly, coordinate systems, surface meshes, wireframe versus solid modeling and tons of other high-tech tricks of the trade as you work towards mastering this powerful software suite. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Gain a comprehensive understanding of AutoCAD's 3D modeling capabilities; • Understand the fundamentals of 3D construction; • Learn basic techniques for creating and modeling CAD geometry; • Produce models and drawings required for manufacturing; • Develop professional-level skills and techniques. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from an experienced pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this online. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of 3D modeling. • Students who want to learn AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CATIA. • Students who want to pursue a job in modeling, 3D modeling, 3D printing, any type of engineering, architecture, drafting, manufacturing, designers, draftspersons, machinists and woodworkers or other related fields. • Students who want to pursue a job in modeling, 3D modeling, 3D printing, any type of engineering, architecture, drafting, manufacturing or other related fields. • Engineering undergraduates and graduate students in Industrial and mechanical specializations. • CEGEP students who want to prepare for undergraduate degrees and employment. • Professional and technical staff and engineers who want to update their design techniques and skills.

SOLIDWORKS I

CECD 459

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course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* If you're interested in 3D and computer-aided design, you obviously have great spatial awareness and a keen desire to get down to work. This course is a great place to start. You'll familiarize yourself with the parametric design philosophy (don't worry, it's cooler than it sounds) of SolidWorks, including sketching, part modeling, assembly and detailing, as well as geometric and dimensional constraints. You'll work hands-on with the latest equipment to develop professional skills and techniques using SolidWorks features and concepts. At the end of the course, you'll be ready to tackle new design challenges, like gaining proficiency in SolidWorks Level II, one of the world's most popular CAD/MCAD programs. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Familiarize yourself with the parametric design philosophy of SolidWorks; • Understand the basic principles of parametric modeling, including geometric and dimensional constraints; • Learn basic techniques for creating and modeling CAD geometry; • Produce models and drawings required for manufacturing; • Develop professional-level skills and techniques. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from an experienced pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this online. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of parametric modeling. • Students who want to learn AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CATIA. • Students who want to pursue a job in modeling, 3D modeling, 3D printing, any type of engineering, architecture, drafting, manufacturing or other related fields. • Engineering undergraduates and graduate students in Industrial and mechanical specializations. • CEGEP students who want to prepare for undergraduate degrees and employment. • Professional and technical staff and engineers who want to update their design techniques and skills.

GRAPHIC DESIGN II

CEDP 210

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course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* In CEDP 110, you learned the fundamentals of graphic design, layout, typography, colour and visual identity. In this course, you'll dig a little deeper, learning about branding strategies and acquiring some of the practical tools you'll need to work in advertising and communications. Project-based sessions will help you explore the power of branding and corporate identity applied through diverse media. You'll get the opportunity to experiment with the creative process from briefing to production. All work will be computer-based and will cover an exciting array of graphic applications from logos and brochures to websites and motion graphics. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify and understand the fundamentals of branding strategies; • Apply the practical tools needed in advertising and communications; • Develop a critical thinking method and apply it to visual communication; • Design visual elements to serve a specific message; • Create visual identities; • Design graphics for diverse media and advertising materials. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who completed CEDP 110 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students looking onward to an academic path in design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

CEDP 365

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course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Ever had trouble navigating a website? Felt lost as you moved from section to section and just left the site out of frustration? We all have. Chances are, the designers of those sites didn't have much experience with User Interface Design, also known as GUI. In this course, you'll be introduced to the basics of GUI and User Experience (UX). You'll be using Photoshop to prepare interface design for website creation and mock-ups and for mobile interfaces. You'll also examine screen-based image optimization and page layout techniques in detail. So, hopefully, people navigate your sites with smiles on their faces. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Create graphic user interfaces with Photoshop; • Optimize graphics for web publication; • Understand and apply user experience design; • Prepare UX designs for websites, tablets, phones, watches and TVs. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of user interface design or desktop publishing. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students looking onward to an academic path in design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

ADOBE INDESIGN III : DIGITAL PUBLICATION

CEDP 380

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course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* This 20-hour course is the third and final course in the InDesign program and its core focus is digital. Here, you'll hone your skills while learning how to create publications for mobile devices like smart phones and tablets. You'll take advantage of the enhanced digital publishing workflow offered in Creative Suite 6 to add interactivity, screen-size reflow, audio and video, as well as eBook designing and interactive pdf solutions for web clients. Today, everything's going digital and if you don't want to get left behind, this course is for you. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the market shift from conventional print books to digital electronic publications; • Understand the different formats, screen sizes and requirements for mobile devices; • Convert regular book publications to digital formats; • Add interactivity to e-publications. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who completed Adobe InDesign II and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students looking onward to an academic path in design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

ENGLISH INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY ONE

CEEI 310

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course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* Skill Up! If you have a basic knowledge of English and some ability to communicate—let's say, order a latté or ask for directions—and you want to improve, this is the course for you. You'll work on your listening and speaking skills as you build your confidence. You'll also focus on reading and writing, grammar and pronunciation. But most of all, you'll interact with classmates in conversations and activities designed to bring learning to life. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Improve your listening skills so you can discuss ideas and answer questions; • Increase your ability to speak with ease and confidence; • Help you read more quickly and efficiently; • Become a better writer, using complete sentences and formal paragraphs; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Work towards meeting the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. (add hyperlink to website) *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • Elementary-level students who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

ENGLISH INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY TWO

CEEI 410

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course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* Past, Present and Future. This is step two on your road to becoming more competent in English. And as you move through the course, you'll hone your ability to speak about everyday situations and on topics of current interest. In other words, you'll be able to communicate the way you want to. Readings and simple books of general interest will help you build your vocabulary in preparation for living outside the classroom and moving on to the next course, as you work towards your certificate of proficiency. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Improve note-taking from listening and reading; • Increase your ability to speak with ease and confidence; • Read more quickly and efficiently; • Speak about a topic or give an opinion with explanations; • Identify and correct common grammatical errors; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Work towards meeting the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • Elementary-level speakers who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

ENGLISH INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE ONE

CEEI 510

Type

course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* Media Radar. At this point, you probably understand most English texts and you feel comfortable communicating in a variety of situations both in and outside the classroom. This course will go further, to help you develop your speaking skills in group discussions on topics of general interest and current events. You'll also be watching current media content and the news as the stimulus for short writing projects that will help you sharpen your view of the future and feel more confident as an English speaker. How does that sound? *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Improve your active listening skills; • Increase your ability to speak with ease and confidence; • Communicate spontaneously outside the classroom; • Speak about a topic or give an opinion with explanations; • Construct sentences with correct word order, spelling and punctuation; • Write short essays with well-organized paragraphs; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Work towards meeting the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • Intermediate-level speakers who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

ENGLISH INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE TWO

CEEI 610

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course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* Global Citizenship. This course is your first major step towards competency in academic or professional English. Here, you'll examine social and cultural issues. You'll step outside the classroom to conduct surveys. And you'll use input from sources like the TED talks to do research and conduct discussions and presentations on topics such as addiction, health, workplace issues and more. If you want to further your studies in university or simply further your life in a professional field, this course is a must. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Refine your English to succeed in university or the workplace; • Discuss topics of current interest in a thoughtful manner; • Communicate spontaneously in a variety of contexts outside the classroom; • Construct sentences with correct word order, spelling and punctuation; • Write short essays with well-developed, well-organized paragraphs; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Work towards meeting the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • High-intermediate speakers who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

ENGLISH INTENSIVE ADVANCED ONE

CEEI 710

Type

course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* Relate and Debate. You now have a strong foundation in listening, speaking, reading and writing. You're also quite comfortable with challenging topics and material. But you're not going to stop now, are you? Good, because it's time to get down to business. This course focuses on lively debates and persuasion through individual and panel presentations. You'll conduct interviews outside the classroom then present your findings in class. You'll study topics related to the workplace, education and community, refining the skills you'll need to function in a university or professional setting. The Advanced One Course will be a breakthrough in understanding the role English will play in your life and career. It's also the last step in your preparation for your last course and your certificate of competency. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop critical listening skills and strategies in a real-world context; • Speak with fluency and clarity on a variety of academic and professional topics; • Construct sentences with correct word order, spelling and punctuation; • Write short essays with well-developed, well-organized paragraphs; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Work towards meeting the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • Advanced speakers who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

INTENSIVE ENGLISH: ADVANCED TWO

CEEI 810

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course

Duration

260h

*VID* *KEYB* On Top of Your Game. At this level, you're quite proficient in English and want to go to university. Or perhaps you simply want to enhance your professional potential. Either way, this course if for you. Here, you'll read a contemporary Canadian novel and work on a related in-depth project. You'll conduct library research, write a research paper and make a formal presentation before the class. Individual attention from your teacher will help you develop your critical thinking skills as you gain confidence and independence in your academic ability. Then, at the end of the class, you'll celebrate with your classmates who, like you, will have earned their language-proficiency requirements for university entrance. Congratulations. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop critical listening skills and strategies in a real-world context; • Develop your library and research skills for university or the workplace; • Speak with fluency and clarity on a variety of in-depth social, academic and professional topics; • Construct complex, compound sentences with correct word order, spelling and punctuation; • Employ appropriate expressions and transitions in writing and speech; • Gain confidence living and working in English; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons; • Have the intercultural experience of a lifetime; • Meet the language-proficiency requirements to enter Concordia University. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living in English. *WHO* • High-advanced speakers who want to improve their English. • Students who want to work towards their certificate of proficiency. • Students who want to go on to university in North America. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the English culture in Canada. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

IELTS 6+ - THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

CEEN 166

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Congratulations! You're doing everything you can to improve your IELTS score. That makes a lot of sense because countless colleges, universities, professional organizations and employers base their entrance requirements and hiring practices on the IELTS score. So there are plenty of great reasons to enroll. The most important of which is this: you'll get a wealth of expert guidance and online tutorials to help you do your very best in the four key areas of the exam: reading, listening, speaking and writing. You'll also get the opportunity to challenge your abilities through mini exams and simulated test questions. In short, you'll get the preparation you need to increase your score to its full potential. How high can you score? Let's find out. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Improve your performance and score on the IELTS exam; • Practice and improve the four components of the test: reading, listening, speaking and writing; • Gain proficiency and confidence in your English skills; *APP* This is a skills-based, student-centred preparatory course, so you'll be learning through lectures, exercises, assignments and simulated test questions. Practice and preparation are one of the keys to preparing for your IELTS exam. *WHO* • Anyone applying for a work visa, professional recognition or for permanent residency in Canada. • Students who plan to enroll in studies at Concordia University or another institution. • Applicants and international graduates seeking professional registration. • Candidates for scholarships and/or professional certifications. • English-language learners who want to track their progress. • Students and workers applying for visas in countries that require IELTS test results.

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE - NIVEAU DÉBUTANT

CEFR 25

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Learning French starts here... If you don't speak or write French but you'd really love to learn, this is the place to start. It's also the prerequisite course for French Conversation Level 1. Think of it as an introduction, a chance to learn basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. You'll also acquire a foundation in French so you can function in the classroom and in the most basic situations outside the classroom. Ready to start? *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Begin to understand basic information; • Follow simple instructions; • Structure simple sentences; • Build basic vocabulary; • Build a foundation for continued learning. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to start learning French. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 1

CEFR 125

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me, myself and I. If you're someone with a very limited knowledge of French, we've got one word for you: "bienvenue." You've come to the right place. This course will help you learn to speak about yourself: who you are, what you like and don't like, where you're from, etc. And because conversation is a two-way street, you'll also learn to ask people about themselves and improve your ability to understand their answers. In simple terms, you'll learn the basics of getting by and that alone will open up whole new experiences for you here in Montréal. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Follow simple instructions and give simple descriptions; • Describe yourself in detail and ask others about themselves; • Become more spontaneous when speaking; • Structure simple written sentences; • Build vocabulary and choose the right words; • Understand the Québécois accent; • Broaden your academic, social and professional horizons. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to start learning French. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 2

CEFR 225

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course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me and my surroundings Très bien! You completed your first course in French and you want to keep going. Or maybe you already have some knowledge of French and simply want to improve. Either way, this course will help you function in everyday situations outside the classroom. You'll learn how to tell the world about your life in Montréal: where you live, where you went, who you met, etc. You'll work on basic grammar, spelling and pronunciation, but mostly, you'll learn by having fun in role-playing, listening and speaking activities designed to help you exchange information with others. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Describe people, places and surroundings; • Summarize written and spoken information; • Take part in simple conversations; • Become more spontaneous when speaking; • Improve your spelling; • Build vocabulary and choose the right words; • Improve your understanding of the Québécois accent. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve on their elementary-level French. • Students moving on from CEFR 125. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 3

CEFR 325

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me and my life in Québec Level 3 means you already have some basic ability in French. Now it's time to build on it. And what better way than by learning how to vivre au Québec! In this course, you'll learn how to give and take directions (très important!) You'll gain practice speaking on the telephone, ordering food at a restaurant, talking about trips, films you've seen or an activity you took part in. In short, you'll do what the locals do: chat with friends. Sure, there will be some formal exercises, but mostly, you'll be interacting with people... en français! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Summarize written and spoken information with greater precision; • Interact outside the classroom with more confidence; • Express yourself spontaneously, without fumbling for your words; • Read at a more relaxed, regular rhythm; • Build your vocabulary related to identity, leisure, travel, living, etc.; • Improve your understanding of the Québécois accent. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve their elementary-level French. • Students moving on from CEFR 225. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 4

CEFR 425

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me and my workplace. If you're like many students, you need a job. But a job interview can be a challenge, especially if French isn't your langue maternelle. This class can make a big difference by helping you improve your ability to communicate in a variety of everyday situations. It will help you build the confidence you need to answer questions with ease. Topics of general interest, newspapers, magazines and short videos will be used to enrich your vocabulary and stimulate discussions. Completing this class will mean you're two thirds of the way to earning your certificate of proficiency. Ne lâchez pas! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Improve your ability to enumerate, describe and explain; • Interact outside the classroom in more varied situations; • Express yourself spontaneously, using more complex expressions; • Read at a more relaxed, regular rhythm; • Build your vocabulary related to the workplace, health, family, love, etc.; • Prepare for a job interview. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en francais. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve their elementary-level French. • Students moving on from CEFR 325. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 5

CEFR 525

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me and my future in Québec. This is the first level of francais intermédiare. That means you're feeling pretty comfortable. But there's still work to be done. In this course, you'll continue to refine your speaking skills and gain confidence through group discussions, debates and presentations. You'll be thinking more often in French, forming opinions and expressing them with growing ease. You might even start imagining your futur au Québec. Best of all, you'll be able to share your dreams with others... en français. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Analyze and present more complex ideas; • Interact outside the classroom in more diverse contexts; • Express yourself more spontaneously and comfortably using appropriate idioms and expressions; • Read at a more relaxed, regular rhythm without hesitations; • Build your vocabulary related to flora and fauna, employment, learning strategies, etc.; • Prepare for and take part in a job interview; • Enrich your understanding of life and culture in Québec. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve their intermediate-level French. • Students moving on from CEFR 425. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 6

CEFR 625

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Me and my accomplishments. Félicitations! If you've made it to this course, you have a good knowledge of French and can express yourself with relative ease. Now it's time to build on that by refining your speaking skills and becoming a better, more confident communicator in social and workplace situations. In this course, you'll take part in and lead discussion groups and you'll enrich your understanding of la culture et la vie quotidienne au Québec. You'll share information and opinions with your classmates. And then you'll celebrate when you've successfully completed the program and earned your certificat de compétence en français. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Summarize written and spoken information; • Interact with greater ease in more diverse contexts; • Express yourself spontaneously in spoken and written French; • Express your agreement or disagreement and support your positions with clear, well-developed arguments; • Build your vocabulary related to news stories, Québec geography, public services, vacations, etc.; • Prepare for and take part in a job interview. *APP* This program takes an integrative approach to language learning that is collaborative, experiential, student-centered and community-based. In short, you’ll learn by doing, sharing, exchanging and… living en français. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve their intermediate -level French. • Students moving on from CEFR 525. • People trying to enter the job market or improve their employment opportunities. • Anyone who wants to discover the French-Canadian culture. • Students who want to work towards a Certificate of Proficiency in French. *ADD* A placement test will be given prior to registration to ensure you end up in the course that's right for you. The program is offered 4 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

INTRO TO HUMAN RESOURCES

CEHR 1150

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* There is far more to Human Resources than just hiring employees. In fact, it's a profession that covers everything from staff selection, orientation and training, to wage and salary administration, benefits management and pension plans. And you'll learn all about those subjects and more in this engaging course. You'll be introduced to the critical components of HR management, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage employment relationships, and you'll develop your ability to perform the functions of a human resource professional. Then you can do the hiring. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Assess human resources problems within the context of the organization; • Develop recruitment, selection, orientation, and training plans; • Implement an effective performance evaluation system; • Create an equitable compensation system; • Develop human resources communications skills. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. NEW: As of fall 2018, this course will be blended, so you can take your learning to a new height with 10-hours of online content and interaction. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of human resources. • Students who want to pursue studies in human resources. • Anyone who wants a career in human resources. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to understand how to hire and retain employees. • Foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian human resources. • Any employer or employee who wants to understand the basics of human resources.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

CEHR 1250

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* 34 people applied for the job but only one will get it. Aside from the obvious factors like experience, what criteria do you use to select the best candidates? Well, you're about to find out because the focus of this course is on developing a strategic recruitment approach, screening, assessment and evaluation of candidates while complying with labour laws. You'll learn how to locate qualified candidates and employ appropriate recruitment channels while improving the overall efficiency of the recruitment process. If that sounds interesting, you're a perfect candidate for this course. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify the elements that impact an organization’s recruitment and selection of qualified candidates; • Develop recruitment and selection plans, employing appropriate resources and tools; • Create job descriptions and job specifications based on a thorough job analysis; • Employ non-discriminatory screening procedures and processes that satisfy legal requirements; • Conduct effective interviews using appropriate technique based on a particular hiring situation; • Use effective testing methods during the selection process. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEHR 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of recruitment and selection. • Students who want to pursue studies in human resources. • Anyone who wants a career in human resources. • Any employer or employee who wants to understand the basics of recruitment • Foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of recruitment in Canada.

CREATIVE WRITING

CEJN 116

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Ever wanted to tap into that wellspring of creativity that bubbles beneath the surface? It's a refreshing, satisfying, enriching process, one that you can begin right here in this course. Creative Writing uses exercises that focus on your senses, character development, dialogue and object personification to help develop your own natural writing skills and progressively improve existing ones. There's a story inside you waiting to be told. This course just might help you give it the voice it deserves. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop and expand your creativity; • Hone your unique approach to writing; • Improve your ability to critique your own writing and that of others; • Achieve focus and discipline with regard to deadlines and story completion; • Develop a complete short story of your own. *APP* This is a writing class, so you'll be doing a lot of it. You'll also learn through interactive workshops, exercises, group discussions, periodic lectures and weekly assignments. Enthusiastic participation and effort are the keys to enjoyment and success in this course. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. • Anyone considering a career as a writer. • Writers who want to hone their skills. • Anyone working in advertising, communications, marketing or sales who wants to add new flair to their communications. • Foreign students who want to improve their written English. • Retirees or busy executives who want to try something new to balance out their lives. • Anyone with a story to tell.

INTRO TO PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA

CEJV 416

Type

course

Duration

60h

*VID* *KEYB* This course is the gateway to the Java and Web Programming programs. Do you think they named it Java because programmers are renowned for their coffee habit? Regardless, this course is a definite stimulant. You'll be introduced to Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using Java. You'll learn fundamental programming structures including data types, operators, branching and looping structures, user-defined methods and basic data structures. You'll also develop classes that use OOP features like encapsulation, inheritance, interfaces, overloading, overriding and polymorphism. You don't need any programming background to take this class but once you're finished, you're sure to want more. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Model data with primitive and user-defined data types; • Use loops for iterative processing; • Make decisions using control structures; • Use the Java language to implement algorithms to solve problems; • Apply object-oriented methodology to program design; • Write programs that use basic GUI components; • Access data in relational databases using JDBC. *APP* In this program, you'll delve into the world of Java, led by engaging industry experts who'll guide you through active-learning assignments and projects while encouraging you to get enthusiastically involved in class discussions. Success here requires active participation and a commitment to writing code and solving problems. You should expect to be very hands-on. *WHO* • Anyone who wants or needs to learn the fundamentals of programming. • Graduate students who need develop software as part of their course work or thesis. • Students in any university program who wish to acquire practical and hands-on skills in programming. • Web Designers, UX Designers and Quality Assurance Specialists who want to better understand the software development process. • Developers currently working in another programming language who want to learn Java in an instructor-led setting. • Developers who want to expand their knowledge of Java in an instructor-led setting.

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH JAVA

CEJV 559

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* If you're thinking of taking this course, you're already pretty Java-savvy. But you're not the type of person to stop partway. You want more. Well, you're about to get it. This course focuses on developing Java Enterprise Edition web components for dynamic web applications. You'll learn how to use the JavaServer Faces framework, how to create online shopping carts, validate and persist form-data, generate dynamic AJAX-style content and create CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete). After all, who doesn't want to create crud! By the time you successfully complete this course, you'll be able to design, create and deploy robust, secure web applications. And that's pretty cool. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop Model View Controller (MVC) applications that are coded as JavaServer Faces and Facelets; • Use Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) to create managed beans; • Use Arquillian and JUnit to test managed beans; • Use ORM with JPA to access data from a relational database in a web context. *APP* In this program, you'll delve into the world of Java, led by engaging industry experts who'll guide you through active-learning assignments and projects while encouraging you to get enthusiastically involved in class discussions. Success here requires active participation and a commitment to writing code and solving problems. You should expect to be very hands-on. *WHO* • Anyone who wants or needs to learn the fundamentals of programming. • Graduate students who need develop software as part of their course work or thesis. • Students in any university program who wish to acquire practical and hands-on skills in programming. • Web Designers, UX Designers and Quality Assurance Specialists who want to better understand the software development process. • Developers currently working in another programming language who want to learn Java in an instructor-led setting. • Developers who want to expand their knowledge of Java in an instructor-led setting.

ANDROID: INTRO TO MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT

CEJV 669

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* There's nothing quite as frustrating as trying to use a mobile app that doesn't work properly. So please, we need your help! This course will teach you how to analyze, design, construct and implement an effective mobile application using the Android mobile development environment. You'll cover fundamental programming principles, software architecture and user experience considerations (we need more of that!) and their development environments. Are you ready to take up the challenge and make mobile apps all they can be? Yes! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Set up and understand your Android Development Environment; • Work with the all-important Activity Class and its life-cycle-implementing intents and permissions; • Run multiple activities with the Fragment Class and its lifecycle; • Work with screen configurations and multiple screen sizes; • Create user interfaces to make your apps run smoothly; • Use Android localization features. *APP* In this program, you'll delve into the world of Java, led by engaging industry experts who'll guide you through active-learning assignments and projects while encouraging you to get enthusiastically involved in class discussions. Success here requires active participation and a commitment to writing code and solving problems. You should expect to be very hands-on. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEWP 329 and CEJV 569 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants or needs to learn the fundamentals of programming. • Graduate students who need develop software as part of their course work or thesis. • Students in any university program who wish to acquire practical and hands-on skills in programming. • Web Designers, UX Designers and Quality Assurance Specialists who want to better understand the software development process. • Developers currently working in another programming language who want to learn Java in an instructor-led setting. • Developers who want to expand their knowledge of Java in an instructor-led setting. *ADD* Students will be required to have an Android device, such as a phone or tablet, that run Android OS version 4.1

GMAT TEST PREP COURSE

CELS 100

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* You are more than a number. Remember that. On the other hand, if you want to get into the MBA program at the John Molson School of Business or any other graduate business school, you need your GMAT numbers to be as high as possible. And this two-part course will help you do just that. Intensive weekend sessions will focus on the verbal comprehension portion of the test and on the quantitative mathematical components. Do you dream of adding the initials M.B.A. to your title? This is your best chance of making it happen. Dream big. Work hard. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop the skills and strategies you'll need to improve your performance; • Gain experience by solving actual GMAT problems and taking mini practice tests; • Enhance your ability to reason quantitatively; • Improve your verbal and linguistic comprehension skills; • Practice your analytical writing and integrated reasoning; • Build confidence in your ability to succeed. *APP* This course is designed to help you improve your test performance. You'll work individually and collaboratively, with your instructor and your peers, to develop strategies and skills to help you succeed on your GMAT exam. This is an intensive course; active participation is paramount. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to enroll in an MBA program. • Graduates who want to remain at the peak of their intellectual game while they consider career or academic options. • Foreign students or graduates who want to improve their verbal comprehension and familiarize themselves with the types of questions found in the GMAT. • Anyone working in business who wants to further their career. IMPORTANT DETAILS An undergraduate degree in any discipline is required to take this course. A fair of knowledge of high school math and English is essential to take this course.

SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING

CEMK 175

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Trying to find something on the web can be a little like navigating a maze. But it doesn't have to be that way if people understand the basics of search engine marketing the way you will once you've completed this course. In just ten short classes, you'll learn how to increase traffic and brand awareness through organic and paid search engine marketing techniques. You'll get practical training on web optimization tools, and learn how to manage and measure paid advertising with Google Analytics and AdWords. You'll also learn best practices for display ads, how to write ad copy and calls to action, as well as strategies for keyword research and more. If you want to learn the fundamentals of search engine marketing, search no more. It's right here in this course. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Create, optimize and measure Adwords and PPC social-media campaigns; • Research keywords and write effective ad and landing page copy; • Implement digital marketing strategies to increase web traffic and brand awareness. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world skills and best practices from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn by doing. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of SEM. • Students who want to work in advertising, social media, public relations, website creation, writing for the web and management. • Copywriters who want to learn how to write effectively for the web. • Students moving onward to an academic path in the web world. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small-business owners, entrepreneurs or association members who manage their own communications. • Website owners/managers who want to maximize their reach on the web.

INTRO TO MARKETING

CEMK 1150

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* The advent of the internet has given marketers new tools, new media, but it hasn't changed the fundamentals. And those are exactly what you'll learn in this introductory course. Are you in? Say yes, if you'd like to learn about the critical components of marketing or the situations in which a marketing manager must thrive. Say yes, if you want to learn about strategic marketing planning, decision-making, market segmentation and positioning. Say yes, if you'd like to lay the foundation for continued studies in marketing. You see, that's what marketing is all about: getting consumers to say yes. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop and implement a marketing plan; • Respond to changing and evolving business-related situations with appropriate marketing strategies; • Narrowly define a desired target market; • Effectively position an organization's offer; • Develop marketing communication skills. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the essentials of marketing. • Students who want to work in marketing, advertising, promotions, retail or sales, or pursue studies in those areas. • Entrepreneurs who want to market their products or services. • Students moving onward to an academic path in marketing. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small-business owners or association members who manage their own marketing and communications.

ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES

CENT 1250

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Right. So you took Business Essentials and now you want to go further. Smart move. Because somewhere between 70 to 80% of new businesses fail. And most of the time, it's because of poor planning or lack of knowledge. This course can go a long way to helping you ensure success. Here, the focus is on strategic development for entrepreneurial ventures. Strong emphasis is placed on tactical application. Case studies and analyses are used to study best business practices for both new companies and recent start-ups. Once you've finished this class, you'll be ready for more courses, each of which will increase your chances of starting a business and staying in business. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify and correct problems faced by small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures; • Design promotional, pricing, branding, distribution, human resource, financing, growth and exit strategies while abiding by budgetary guidelines; • Appraise effectiveness of marketing and business plans; • Present a compelling plan of action using current technology. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEBU 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Student who want an introduction to entrepreneurial strategies. • Students who want to pursue studies in business. • Students who want to go into business later on. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to succeed. • Anyone working in a small- to medium-sized business. • Members of the chamber of commerce. • Young lawyers, bankers or bank employees. • Newcomers to Canada or foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian business.

CAMERA I - VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

CEPH 109

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Just because you have a camera on your smart phone, doesn't make you a photographer. Or does it? Maybe you'd like to find out? This course can help. In it, you'll examine photography from a social context. You'll study the tendencies in commercial, fine art and digital photography while viewing photos from some of the world's finest photographers. You'll learn the technical basics like exposure, lenses and focal lengths, f-stops and more. Then, when you've finished the course, you can say you're on your way to becoming a photographer. If that sounds like it might be fun, you know what to do: "Smile!" *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Acquire basic knowledge about the operation of a camera; • Experiment with photography for visual investigation and artistic creation; • Familiarize yourself with a wide variety of works from well-known photographers; • Learn about digital imaging and advertising; • Become familiar with a range of photographic techniques; • Gain confidence critiquing photos and supporting your point of view. *APP* In this course, slide shows will give you the chance to view, reflect upon and discuss a wide range of photographic works. You'll also have plenty of hands-on learning with cameras as you explore your creative potential. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of photography. • Anyone who wants to put photography into a social context. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography. • Anyone looking for a new hobby. *ADD* Students are required to have their own digital single lens reflex, 35mm or medium-format 120 camera.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY I

CEPH 210

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Fashion modeling and photography is a huge business. Just look at any magazine rack. Now look behind the scenes and you'll discover what it takes to get that pixel-perfect pose and lighting. Now picture yourself behind the lens at an exotic location or directing a photo session in studio. If that kind of creative expression excites you, this course is a perfect fit. You'll learn the basics of lighting—and lighting is everything!—how to pose your models in studio and how to manage a photo session. This is a very hands-on course and a great way to focus on your future in fashion. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Acquire the basic technical and professional skills of lighting for fashion photography; • Learn how to pose your models for particular styles of photography; • Gain experience managing workflow in the studio; • Evaluate fashion photos for artistic and technical quality. *APP* In this course, you'll gain in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and the latest industry techniques from seasoned pros. You’ll also get plenty of opportunity to explore your creative potential shaping light on location and in professional-quality photo studios. *WHO* • Anyone considering a career in fashion photography. • Anyone who wants to broaden their photographic abilities. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Art directors working in advertising, marketing, sales or communication. *ADD* Students are required to have their own digital single lens reflex, 35mm or medium-format 120 camera.

PHOTOSHOP I & II - DIGITAL DIMENSIONS

CEPH 219

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Ever looked at a photo and said to yourself, "It would be an awesome shot if that road sign wasn't in the way," or "I wish I could make my teeth a little whiter." Well, you can, with a little help from the world's most popular professional digital-imaging program. In this course, taught by an industry pro, you'll learn all the tricks of the trade, from the basics of image manipulation like the ones mentioned above, right through to the creation of sophisticated multi-layered images, rasterized text and portrait retouching. Reality never looked so good. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn the essentials of Adobe Photoshop; • Create modern, edgy photographic looks with Photoshop; • Learn to choose and use the appropriate Photoshop tools, such as special effects, channels and filters; • Gain experience with Photoshop commands; • Understand layers and use them effectively; • Develop your skills blending images using masks; • Analyze images and properly determine the required corrections or manipulations to be applied. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography, graphic design and visual communications. • Anyone working in advertising, marketing, promotions, sales or communications. *ADD* Computer knowledge and familiarity with Mac OSX is required to take this course.

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY I

CEPH 220

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* There's an old saying in advertising: you don't sell the steak, you sell the sizzle. That's what good product photography does. But it's not as easy as you might think. In fact, it's both an art form and a science. So if you're a bit of an artist who likes a little science, this might just be the course for you. You'll learn the basics of lighting for table-top and product photography, both of which are crucial for today's e-commerce economy where shopping is done online and the image does the selling. Ready? Lights. Camera. Sales. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Demonstrate a working knowledge of small-product photography; • Understand lighting for table-top photography; • Learn the basic rules of design in photography; • Familiarize yourself with the concepts and techniques for photographing metals, liquids and glass; • Gain experience managing workflow techniques for post-production and outputs. *APP* In this course, you'll gain in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and the latest industry techniques from seasoned pros. You’ll also get plenty of opportunity to explore your creative potential shaping light on location and in professional-quality photo studios. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEPH 109 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone considering a career in photography. • Anyone who wants to broaden their photographic abilities. • Photographers who want to expand their professional offer. • Art directors working in advertising, marketing, sales or communication. • Entrepreneurs who manage their own visual communications. *ADD* Students are required to have their own DSLR, 35mm or medium-format camera.

PHOTOSHOP III & IV - DIGITAL DIMENSIONS

CEPH 419

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* You took Photoshop I & II and you loved it. Now, you're hungry for more. You want to learn all about channels, layers, advanced photo-retouching techniques, creating textures, creating cast shadows, rendering metallic type, and artistic layer compositing. You can't get enough of this stuff, can you? That's understandable. Photoshop is the world's most popular digital imaging program and you're on your way to mastering it. You're also crafting your vision of what you want to see as a final image and learning everything you need to know to make it happen. Hit "save" on everything you've learned and "open" for the course. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Stimulate your creativity; • Integrate numerous advanced Photoshop tools; • Familiarize yourself with digital cosmetic retouching; • Understand layers and use them effectively; • Gain skill using tonal adjustments for proper exposure and contrast; • Develop your sense of vision and ability to sketch out what you want. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest digital-imaging software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEPH 219 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to improve their ability to manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography. • Anyone working in advertising, marketing, promotions, sales or communications.

PHOTOSHOP - PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC & LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

CEPH 550

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Can you imagine how awesome it would be to have your photos featured in a leading magazine? Well, someone has to do it and it might as well be you. Sure, you've learned a lot about photography and digital manipulation using Photoshop, and you've really sharpened your skills. But now it's time to get down to business and go commercial. In this course, you'll learn how to manipulate images to accent specific areas of a photo; create smooth, flawless skin; enhance the make-up on a model’s face; use advanced burning and dodging techniques; and enhance glamour lighting on portraits. If there were a PhD in commercial photography, this course would be it. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Build your professional-quality photo portfolio; • Focus on specific details in a photo for added effect; • Create the appearance of smooth, flawless skin; • Hone your skills creating professional-looking, magazine-quality photos; • Produce beautiful toning effects in black and white or colour; • Learn how to interact with professional photographers in a real-world scenario. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest digital-imaging software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEPH 419 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to improve their ability to manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons or seek out commercial contracts. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography. • Anyone working in advertising, marketing, promotions, sales or communications.

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING

CEPR 115

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Your hands are clammy, you're sweating, you're breathing heavily and your heart rate is through the roof. Either you just ran a 20k race or you're about to give a speech in front of 100 people. It's true: public speaking can be daunting, but this course will help you overcome your fears and hone your skills. You'll learn how to develop and organize your ideas and prepare your support material. You'll practice rehearsing properly to make your presentation as effective as possible. And you'll try different types of speaking to get the feedback, practice and confidence you need to succeed. You see! Your pulse is back to normal already. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Create and present a speech on how to inform and convince; • Understand how to use the power of storytelling to develop compelling presentations; • Demonstrate effective evaluation and constructive criticism; • Understand and integrate the steps required to deliver a clearly organized speech; • Learn the techniques to create and deliver an effective sales pitch; • Learn how to integrate research into a speech and how to properly use visual aids. *APP* This course brings PR to life through active learning to simulate interconnected, real-world cases, assignments, discussions with the instructor and peers . *WHO* • Students exploring studies and/or careers in media, advertising or public relations. • C-suite executives who need to lead teams and have them buy into the company's direction. • Managers who want to better communicate with their departments. • Researchers who need to present their research to their peers and the public. • Anyone who wants to improve their ability to present with ease and conviction. • Entrepreneurs who need to sell their ideas and passion to raise venture capital. • Corporate employees who want to climb the corporate ladder into management. • Second language speakers of English who want to brush up on their speaking skills.

SOCIAL MEDIA - NETWORKS AND CONCEPTS

CEPR 125

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Online footprints have never been so large. That can work for you or against you. If you want to learn how to harness the power of social media to your advantage, this is the place to start. You'll gain practical, real-world knowledge about consumer-generated media and hands-on training on how to use it effectively. In this platform-based course, you'll concentrate on the tactical differences between the main social media sites to complement traditional mass media techniques. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create an integrated social media strategy. No more posting in the dark. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Use social media effectively; • Build your profile on the top social networks: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube; • Gain knowledge about the top social networks and their audiences, tactical differences and strengths; • Evaluate target markets and choose the right social networks; • Build a case for choosing the best social channels in a marketing mix and present your findings; • Create an integrated social media strategy. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through hands-on training from industry experts with a wealth of experience. Individual and group activities are very hands-on, bridging the gap between theory and practice. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of social media. • Students who want to work in public relations, advertising, website creation, management, or virtually any other field that communicates online. • Public relations professionals who want to broaden their own reach or that of their clients. • Students moving onward to an academic path in the web world. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small-business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Website owners/managers who want to maximize their reach on the web.

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

CEPR 135

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* Marketing is one of those words that gets used in dozens of different ways. And communications touches on virtually every aspect of business. Thankfully, this course will help you make perfect sense of both and use them together in a streamlined, synthesized approach to building brands. With a focus on promotional strategy and execution, this IMC course will teach you the basics of public relations, sales promotion, personal selling, experiential marketing, branding, advertising, creative strategy, media selection and budgeting. It's a comprehensive overview of an exciting profession at the core of business today. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify key components of the communication process; • Employ advertising principles and methods effectively; • Recognize how promotional tools integrate with other marketing strategy elements; • Apply promotional techniques to satisfy public relations objectives; • Budget strategically. *APP* This program brings PR to life through active learning to simulate interconnected, real-world cases, featuring leading PR guest speakers, team projects and group activities. If you've got spin, this is your chance to use it. *WHO* • Students exploring studies and/or careers in media, advertising or public relations. • Anyone who wants to quickly grasp PR principles without lengthy theories. • Anyone who works in HR or manages other employees or teams. • C-Suite executives who need to find new ways to get buy-in. • Business leaders or politicians who need to sway public opinion. • Entrepreneurs who need to sell their ideas and passion to VCs. • Managers who want to improve communication and efficiency. • Corporate employees who want to move into management. • Anyone who works in media, advertising or PR and wants to broaden their skill-set. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales. • Copywriters who want to refine their skills for specific media. • Anyone considering a career in the public sector or politics.

ADOBE IMAGING BASICS: PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

CEWD 229

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Pixel-perfect images. That's what you get when you learn how to use Photoshop and Illustrator, which is exactly what you'll do when you take this course. Before you know it, you'll be creating raster and vector images, managing layers, applying masks, using the various selection tools and optimizing images like a seasoned pro. No matter what type of work you do, these skills are sure to be an asset. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Work with raster and vector images; • Create interface designs for desktop and mobile platforms; • Gain greater understanding of graphic design for the web; • Optimize images for insertion into web pages; • Use blend modes, masking, layer styles and symbols; • Understand the use of a grid system for UI design. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world skills and best practices from seasoned industry experts. Better still, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. No online tutorial even comes close to this type of education. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of web page creation. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students following an academic path in web design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

ADOBE DREAMWEAVER - INTERFACE DESIGN

CEWD 319

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Ready for the next level of dream weaving? Great. This time, the course focuses on more advanced features of website design, like the creation of mobile websites, design patterns, information architecture and interface design to create vibrant, dynamic sites that bridge aesthetics with user expectation and context. Once you've completed this course, you'll have the tools you need to design the website of your dreams. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Work with grid systems for interface design; • Create websites for various devices and platforms; • Gain greater understanding of graphic design for the web; • Use CSS3 transitions and web fonts; • Use video and audio in an online environment; • Learn how to use Dreamweaver's Spry framework; • Work with basic jQuery. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world skills and best practices from seasoned industry experts. Better still, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. No online tutorial even comes close to this type of education. *WHO* • Students who completed CEWD 219 and want to continue their studies. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students following an academic path in web design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT WITH WORDPRESS

CEWD 419

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* With WordPress, virtually anyone can create dynamic, interactive websites. And you're no exception. With this in-depth course, you'll learn all the secrets: how to set up and deploy a WordPress site, how to apply and customize themes, tag posts, install plug-ins, display photo galleries, save and retrieve survey data, add shopping cart functionality and tons of other cool stuff. In fact, once you're finished, you'll be the person everyone turns to when they need a website. If only they'd taken this course like you. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Install and run WordPress; • Build beautiful, accessible websites that people of almost any ability can manage; • Use HTML and CSS to design more responsive, interactive websites; • Build a WordPress theme from scratch; • Add images and tags to create a more interesting user experience; • Keep WordPress sites secure using best practices and plug-ins. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world skills and best practices from seasoned industry experts. Better still, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. No online tutorial even comes close to this type of education. *WHO* • Students who completed CEWD 219 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of web page creation. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students following an academic path in web design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

SQL ESSENTIALS

CEWP 215

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* When it comes to slick, highly functional sites, web designers get most of the credit. But they couldn't do what they do without the programmers, the unsung heroes of the web. If you're someone who likes to get inside the machine and see how it really works, this course is for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of Structured Query Language, relational database management, database storage structures and information retrieval. This course serves as the foundation for further studies in programming. And if you're reading this on the web, someone, maybe someone like you, took a course just like this and now has a pretty cool job. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn the fundamentals of SQL; • Familiarize yourself with basic database management and access; • Understand the basics of relational database management theory; • Gain an understanding of database storage structures; • Gain skills retrieving information using SQL Select. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world knowledge through active hands-on learning led by seasoned pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll be using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of web programming. • Anyone looking to pursue studies or employment in the field of big data Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, website creation and management. • Students looking onward to an academic path in web programming. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications.

JAVASCRIPT AND AJAX

CEWP 339

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* If you've gotten this far, you obviously have a strong background in HTML and CSS. This time, you'll dig deeper into a complete study of JavaScript to create Rich Internet Applications (RIA). Once you've mastered JavaScript constructs and syntax, you'll learn how to make server connections with XMLHttpRequest objects. You'll handle Extensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data, modify the Document Object Model (DOM), update page formatting and content, validate form-data and create simple animations. Once you've mastered all those acronyms and their underlying concepts, you'll be able to design and develop dynamic web pages using JavaScript and Ajax. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the role of client-side scripting in the browser; • Develop and integrate JavaScript into web applications; • Use JavaScript operators, expressions and control-data structures; • Create user-defined objects and functions; • Understand JavaScript objects, properties, methods and object notation; • Use Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) techniques; • Access and interact with the Document Object Model (DOM) to make dynamic web pages; • Identify and use JavaScript events, and event listeners to build event handlers; • Use XMLHttpRequest object to develop Ajax applications; • Understand XML and JSON document structures. *APP* In this program, you'll delve into the world of Java, led by industry experts who'll guide you through active-learning assignments and projects while encouraging you to get enthusiastically involved in class discussions. You should expect to be very hands-on. *WHO* • Students who completed CEJV 416 and CEWP 329 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants or needs to learn the fundamentals of programming. • Graduate students who need develop software as part of their course work or thesis. • Students in any university program who wish to acquire practical and hands-on skills in programming. • Web Designers, UX Designers and Quality Assurance Specialists who want to better understand the software development process. • Developers currently working in another programming language who want to learn Java in an instructor-led setting. • Developers who want to expand their knowledge of Java in an instructor-led setting.

PHP PROGRAMMING WITH MYSQL I

CEWP 459

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Great websites are like magic. They make everything seem effortless. The truth is, a team of people spent a great deal of time writing every line of code: the programmers. If you're here, it's probably because you want to be one of them. Good move. This course moves beyond what you've learned already to teach you all about database-driven web application development using PHP and MySQL. Specific topics include how to create databases, tables, indexes and storage procedures, how to manage users, replicate tables and other geeky stuff. By the end of this course you'll be able to create PHP-based web applications that persist data to and retrieve data from a MySQL database. Pretty awesome, right? *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL; • Create dynamic web pages; • Learn object-oriented programming; • Use different arrays within your program; • Perform basic administration of a MySQL database; • Create various types of database objects, like schemas, tables, users, indexes, etc.; • Use PHP to persist data to and retrieve data from a MySQL database. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world knowledge through active hands-on learning led by seasoned pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll be using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEWP 215, CEWP 329 and CEJV 416, and want to continue their studies. • Anyone looking to pursue studies or employment in the field of big data • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of web programming. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, website creation and management. • Students looking onward to an academic path in web programming. • Beginning web programmers with basic programming knowledge. • Intermediate web programmers who wish to improve their PHP knowledge • Java, .NET, C++ programmers wanting to learn a new language. • HTML programmers/designers transitioning to learn back-end programming in PHP. • Project managers wanting to familiarize themselves with PHP development. • QA testers who wish to learn best practice coding and testing procedures. • Technical business analysts who would like to build prototypes quickly. • Hobbyists wanting to incorporate PHP into their personal projects.

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