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#projectmanagement

#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#BlackHistoryMonth

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

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

#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.

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

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

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.

#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

⚠️ 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

#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.

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#SCSFAQ:#lifelonglearning

⚠️ Weather Alert: Due to severe weather conditions, @utm.utoronto.ca, @utsc.utoronto.ca and #UofT St. George campuses are closed today. All scheduled campus activities are cancelled. For details, visit our website at https://www.utoronto.ca/campus-status

STARTS FEBRUARY 2: My in-class course on Richard III: Monstrous or Misunderstood @uoftscs.bsky.social learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Curious minds have a lot to look forward to this winter! Join us at the University Lecture Series for thought-provoking discussions that span the worlds of business, publishing, politics, cinema, AI, and beyond. https://twp.ai/4itjsc

Did you know the word "strengths" is the longest word in the English language with only one vowel? #TriviaTuesday www.guinnessworldrec...

Did you know that while Papua New Guinea only has a population of about 8 million, the country has over 800 languages? #TriviaTuesday #LearnSomethingNewEveryDay http://ow.ly/njl150H...#TriviaTuesday

Did you know that before they landed on the name "Google", the creators of the search engine were initially planning to call it "Backrub"? #TriviaTuesday

SCS will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 23. At 12:00pm EST. Online registration remains open and our office will reopen on Jan. 6. Wishing you all a peaceful, happy holiday and a very happy new year!

Congratulations to SCS #CreativeWriting learner María Fernanda Rodríguez on publishing her first collection of short stories!

#SCSFAQ Do you offer customized training for organizations? A: Yes! SCS offers a variety of customised training options for upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling for your corporate teams. To find out more, get in touch with our team: learn.utoronto.ca/we...#SCSFAQ

When journalist Maria Zhartovska arrived in Canada, she faced the challenge of building her career in a new country. Read how she found skills, confidence, and a supportive community that helped her launch a global storytelling platform for Ukrainian entrepreneurs: learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Did you know Agatha Christie came up with plot ideas for her mysteries while eating apples in the bathtub? Where do you find your creative inspiration? #TriviaTuesday

Today we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to honour the lives of the 14 women killed in a devastating act of misogyny at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. ow.ly/IBcg50QaQOl

"This program exceeded my expectations by giving me a fuller picture of energy economics, building systems, and Canada’s energy landscape." - U of T engineer Al Amin shares how the Energy Management Certificate at SCS transformed how he approaches his work. learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Register for my February-March 2026 in-class course @uoftscs.bsky.social - Richard III: Monstrous or Misunderstood learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Did you know that according the to the UN, one in every five women is likely to experience disability in her life, while one in every ten children is a child with a disability? www.who.int/campaign...

Did you know the average cloud weighs 1.1 billion pounds? #TriviaTuesday http://ow.ly/Kpu350H...#TriviaTuesday

Did you know that "new car smell" is made up of 50 to 60 volatile organic compounds? #TriviaTuesday http://ow.ly/jkun50H...#TriviaTuesday

This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the memory of those whose lives have been taken by perpetrators of transphobic violence.

Did you know that when tomatoes were introduced in Europe, many people were afraid to eat them? Turns out what they should have been afraid of was pewter dishware. #TriviaTuesday ow.ly/vefe50XfJuP

This Remembrance Day, we honour and remember our veterans, our service members, and all those impacted by the horrors of war. We thank them for their sacrifices, and commit to fostering and upholding peace.

It has been estimated that as many as 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people served with the Canadian military in the great wars of the 20th century. Today we remember and thank them for their service. #IndigenousVeteransDay #CanadaRemembers www.veterans.gc.ca/e...

So fun to see how people from around the world like SCS English Language program learners Elena Haegel and Maïwenn Langevin got into the baseball spirit along with the rest of Toronto during the World Series! ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...?

Our thoughts are with the communities across the Caribbean as they courageously face Hurricane Melissa. OISE Dean Erica Walker and the Alumni Association are organizing a donation drive to collect new and unused essential items. We thank you for your generosity and compassion. #OISEUofT

Curious about a career in #DataScience? Join us online for Industry Insights: Careers in Data Science on Wednesday, November 19. Hear from expert instructors as they share what skills matter most, and how you can break into this fast-growing, high-impact field.

Discover the Power of #journalism in #PublicHealth Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in Oct 2025! Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. 👉 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana...

Nov. 19 | Black Table Talk Join in celebrating Black students, staff, faculty and librarians for an empowering and insightful exploration of Blackness at the #UTM. ⏰ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 MN3230 Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xc6Y82

#UofT Indigenous Research Network fosters partnerships to launch global Indigenous research consortium 🌎 buff.ly/mVBHNyS #UofTIRN #UofTIndigenous

Happy Halloween! Need some spooky reading or watching to set the tone? Our #CreativeWriting instructors have you covered: ow.ly/597T50Xkwx0