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Online Learning

Learn a new skill or explore a new hobby—wherever and whenever works for you

Choose from a wide selection of online courses

Whether you’re looking to broaden your professional experience or discover a new pastime, online learning lets you learn from the comfort of your own home, in the way that works best for you!

Choose your learning style

We currently offer two ways for you to take online courses:

ed2go

Explore online courses developed by industry experts and delivered through an interactive platform called ed2go.

Choose from a variety of self-guided or instructor-moderated courses to learn your way and on your schedule.

UGotClass

Explore instructor-led individual courses and multi-course certificates with UGotClass!

Access the classroom anytime, and engage in readings, instructor presentations and self-quizzes.

Explore ed2go courses

How it works:

ed2go offers courses with the following two learning formats:

Instructor-moderated:

  • Designed for students who prefer a structured learning pace with instructor guidance. Courses feature an instructor-moderated discussion board, so students can interact with the session cohort and ask questions to the instructor.
  • There are no live real-time requirements or meetings.
  • Lessons are released biweekly on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Course access is approximately 6 weeks and the estimated time commitment for completion is 24 hours.

Self-guided:

  • Designed for students who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with self-guidance.
  • There are no live real-time requirements or meetings.
  • Students gain access to all course material, quizzes and the final exam at the time of enrollment.
  • Course access is 3 months and the estimated time commitment for completion is 24 hours.

What can I expect from an ed2go online course?

While content will vary depending on the subject, all ed2go courses feature instructional text and a final exam. Many courses also include supplemental learning material, such as assignments, quizzes, audio, video, and infographics.

Lots to pick from!

Choose from hundreds of ed2go courses on a wide range of topics

Explore courses

Explore UGotClass classes

How it works:

  • The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • There are no live real-time requirements or meetings.
  • For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.
  • Course content and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead or go back and review.
  • Estimated time commitment for completion:
    • One course - 16 hours over 1 month
    • Certificate (3 courses) - 48 hours over 3 months

For each unit you will:

  • Access online readings
  • Listen to an audio presentation for the unit and view the slides
  • Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned
  • Engage in written online discussion/chat with your instructor and other participants

 

Need help registering?

If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Metro customer service at 780-428-1111 or email metro@epsb.ca.