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“It helped clarify my professional direction and provided the confidence and credibility to pursue opportunities aligned with my interests and strengths.” – Nikhil Kulhalli, SCS learner shares how the Business Process Management certificate helped transform his career.
https://twp.ai/9PanIc

#SCSFAQ: Can I reschedule my final exam if I miss it?
A: If your course includes a final exam and you are unable to write it as scheduled, you may apply to write it on the next alternate exam date:

We’re curious: What is the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?

Announcing: the launch of the Angélica Zamora Ríos Award in Spanish Language Studies. Established by friends and family of beloved SCS Spanish language instructor Angélica Zamora Ríos, this award is designed to support learners in their pursuit of the Spanish language.
https://twp.ai/9PbcUr

my.demio.com PMP® Exam Prep

Join our free online Accelerated PMP® Exam Prep info session Thurs, Feb. 26, noon to 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) to learn:
Why PMP® certification matters for your career
What’s required to earn your PMP®
What’s changing in July 2026
What makes our PMP Exam Prep Course effective

#SCSFAQ: Do SCS courses have prerequisites?

A: Most of our courses are open to anyone over 18 without prerequisites. If a course does have a prerequisite or recommendation, it will be noted on the right side of the course information page.

We're pleased to announce the launch of the Access Fund for Internationally Educated Professionals! Designed to help internationally educated professionals build meaningful careers in Canada, the fund will provide recipients with up to $1,000 towards SCS courses and services. https://twp.ai/4iwSpd

Did you know the motion to officially recognize February as #BlackHistoryMonth was introduced in the House of Commons in 1995 by the first Black woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine? #TriviaTuesday https://twp.ai/9PZiur

my.demio.com PMP® Exam Prep

Join our free online Accelerated PMP® Exam Prep info session Thurs, Feb. 26, noon to 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) to learn:
Why PMP® certification matters for your career
What’s required to earn your PMP®
What’s changing in July 2026
What makes our PMP Exam Prep Course effective

Did you know Canada’s first female publisher was black? During the time of the Underground railroad, Mary Ann Shadd came to Canada and became the country’s first female publisher with her newspaper, The Provincial Freeman. https://twp.ai/9PZisa.

Did you know that 80% of people give up on their New Year's Resolutions by February? Is your goal to learn a new language, improve your #projectmanagement skills, or improve your #cognitivehealth? Here's how SCS can help you keep those resolutions and more in 2026: https://twp.ai/9PaAbT

#SCSFAQ: May I take a certificate course without completing the certificate?
A: Absolutely! If you decide later you would like to earn the certificate, you may, as long as you're able to complete the remaining courses within the timeline listed on the certificate info page.

We’re curious: What new skill do you want to master this year? Why?

Violet King was the first Black female lawyer in Canada. In 1953, she was the first Black graduate and also the only woman in her graduating class at the University of Alberta. #BlackHistoryMonth #TriviaTuesday https://twp.ai/9PZisU

Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence FREE INFO SESSION - February 4, 2026 1-2PM EST

Exciting news! The Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence (UPIE) is opening applications for its next cohort on February 2, 2026. Join our free info session to learn more!
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 4
🕐 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EST)
🔗 Register here: my.demio.com/ref/KvpipWqS...
#BHM

2989 - Richard III: Monstrous or Misunderstood? The discovery in 2012 of the remains of Richard III underneath a parking lot in Leicester revived a centuries-old debate. Is he one of history's greatest villains or the victim of Tudor propaganda? We...

STARTS NEXT WEEK: My @uoftscs.bsky.social course: Richard III: Monstrous or Misunderstood? Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

#SCSFAQ Where can I find my T2202 Tuition Certificate for tax purposes?

A: The T2202 tax form for eligible courses for the previous year will be available on your MyAccess Page at the end of February.
For details and more information, please visit: https://twp.ai/4ivLLO

#SCSFAQ: What level class will I attend while taking a full-time English Language Program course?

A: Your language proficiency will be tested on the first day of class. You will then be placed in the appropriate level for you based on the result of the test.

www.theguardian.com ‘There is a sense of things careening towards a head’: TS Eliot prize winner Karen Solie

Congratulations to our former poetry instructor Karen Solie on winning the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry!

Banner that reads: "Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence."

Save the date!
The Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence empowers Black Canadians with free training, meaningful mentorship, and personalized career support.
Applications open: Feb. 2, 2026
Info session: Feb. 4, 2026
#upskilling #uoft
https://twp.ai/9PaiHH

www.merriam-webster.com The Surprising History of 'Freelance'

Did you know the term "freelancers" was originally used in reference to self-employed, sword-wielding mercenaries: literally “free lancers"? #TriviaTuesday

"Shortly after completing the certificate, I shared it on LinkedIn, and that single post directly led to being recruited for my current role." - Emmanuel Ohiri shares how the SCS #RiskManagement certificate led him directly to a new career opportunity: https://twp.ai/9PafZL

The U of T St. George campus is closed on Monday January 26th until at least 12:00 p.m. (EST) due to the weather. Online registration remains open. If you have an in-person class scheduled for today, please check your email for updates.

University of Toronto Mississauga logo with a deer in the background and text reading 'Campus Closed'.

#UTM will remain closed for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 due to winter storm conditions and significant snowfall.

For more info, visit: www.utm.utoronto.ca/visitors/campus-status

Campus status Find out the campus status for the University of Toronto's three campuses.

⚠️ Weather Update: Due to heavy snowfall and the impacts on public transit, the #UofT St. George campus is closed until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, January 26, 2026. A status update will be posted online today by 10:00 a.m. at utoronto.ca/campus-status

"At its heart, learning is more than the pursuit of knowledge; it’s an act of connection." EDI Director Amanda Weaver shares how SCS fosters connection, inclusion, and community through learning: https://twp.ai/4ivLW1

#SCSFAQ Where can I find my T2202 Tuition Certificate for tax purposes?

A: The T2202 tax form for eligible courses for the previous year will be available on your MyAccess Page at the end of February.
For details and more information, please visit: https://twp.ai/4ivApN

#SCSFAQ: The class I want to join is full. Can I join a waitlist?

A: Yes! When a class is full, 14 days before the start date the registration button is replaced with a wait list button. Select it to be contacted if a space becomes available before the class start date.

www.huffpost.com Play-Doh Was Originally Meant For Something Very Different

Did you know Play-Doh was originally meant to be a wallpaper cleaner? The head of the company realized the non-toxic material could be great as modelling clay for children and rebranded it. A great example of what can happen when you keep an open mind about what you create!

#SCSFAQ: Can I see a sample course outline before I register for an SCS course?

A: Yes! You can request a sample course outline here: https://twp.ai/4iv4LR #lifelonglearning