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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	Online	$460	Sep 20, 2026	Open	Details	Topics in this course change each term and are designed to further spoken fluency in Italian. Each course begins with a half hour of guided conversation followed by structured exercises and lessons in advanced Italian grammar and conversation. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$950	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	This four-week online course provides a deep dive into AI-powered personalization in the context of digital media. It explores the potential benefits for organizations and their audiences, and introduces learners to the processes and tools to implement AI personalization in their creative and business projects. Other start dates: Jan 11, 2027; Apr 05, 2027; Sep 20, 2027; Jan 10, 2028; Apr 03, 2028
	Online	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Arabic Beginner 1 is designed to help you gain basic communicative ability in Levantine (Syrian) Arabic, a dialect spoken in Syria that has a close relationship to many neighbouring Arabic varieties. You will also learn to read and write the beautiful Arabic alphabet. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Gain basic German conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work and your daily life. Learn grammar, pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to interact in everyday settings using primarily the present tense. Other start dates: Sep 24, 2026
	In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic German vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will begin to express yourself in the past and future tenses. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$1,620	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Explore the sustainable blue economy in this part-time online course and build practical skills for ocean and freshwater careers. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions in Italian using the present tense. Practise listening and speaking about everyday social situations such as meeting new people, describing yourself, your family members and friends, and expressing opinions. Focus on pronunciation and basic grammar in interactive and conversational classes. Other start dates: Sep 24, 2026
	Online	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Italian vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food and shopping. Respond to simple questions about likes, dislikes and past times. Using role play, order at a coffee shop and talk about your job. Learn how to communicate simple ideas orally and in writing. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions of those around you in Japanese. Learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings such as introducing yourself, discussing your family and your likes and dislikes. Begin to understand complex language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. Other start dates: Sep 22, 2026; Sep 24, 2026
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Japanese vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you begin to express yourself in the past and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of Japan. The Japanese writing system of katakana is introduced at this level. Other start dates: Sep 24, 2026
	Online	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Japanese vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language with improvement in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation. Concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Learn about nuances of the language, including correct registers of language to use in various situations. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Gain practical speaking, reading and writing skills in Korean. Build your vocabulary and grammar skills through live, interactive classes, audio recordings and videos as you learn about culture and life in modern Korea. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2026
	Online	$475	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Enhance your leadership with the Leader as Coach Development Conversations course. Articulate your approach to development conversations and opportunities. Other start dates: Jan 18, 2027
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Mandarin vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business, and focus on correct pronunciation of the tonal system. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2026
	Online In-Person	$460	Sep 21, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Mandarin vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures and refining your skills. You concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Sep 23, 2026

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