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The York University School of Continuing Studies provides meaningful continuing education opportunities which combine theory with practical application. Our programs are designed to develop well-rounded professionals that employers value, with both the deep discipline-based knowledge and the broad cross-functional skills required to communicate and be effective within a multidisciplinary team. With innovative programs designed to prepare graduates to thrive in emerging careers, York University is preparing Canada’s labour force for the future of work.
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Business and Process Improvement
Documenting current state operations Assessing capabilities and creating detailed process flows Introducing automation and time/cost saving measures to boost efficiency Detect and measure defects and make recommendations to enhance performance/resilience Lead collaboration sessions to enhance team awareness and find opportunities to optimize process flow.
Data Analytics Capstone Project - Winter 2024
In the final course of the Advanced Data Science and Predictive Analytics Certificate, students spend 8 weeks creating an analytics solution/model for your organization. This capstone project includes analysis of a real-life scenario, including business problem framing, translating to an analytical problem statement, data collection, preparation, integrating, modelling and analyzing and will result in a final report/ presentation that outlines recommendations and a solution deployment plan.
Learning Experience Design (Fall 2024): E-Training Module Optimization
Optimize the performance and learning experiences of your employees. How? Our students will design innovative training modules using the Learning Experience Design (LXD*) approach. Why now? Now more than ever, employers are looking to be inspired and people are key to the success of your organization. We are excited about our 6-month certificate which will follow the process and flow of LXD professional practices... taking your learning modules from ordinary to extraordinary! Students will reinvent a current training module or design a new learning experience to fit your unique context. *LXD: Takes a "design thinking" approach to developing user-centred learning experiences. It combines traditional instructional design principles with user experience (UX) principles, in order to create effective and results-oriented training interventions that captivates a learner's attention across different mediums, includes motivational strategies, and reinforces knowledge retention and application.
Development of Experience-based Training Modules (for a topic of your choice)
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Optimize the performance and learning experiences of your employees. How? Our students will design innovative training modules using the Learning Experience Design (LXD*) approach. Why now? Now more than ever, employees are looking to be inspired and people are key to the success of your organization. We are excited about our 6-month certificate which will follow the process and flow of LXD professional practices... taking your learning modules from ordinary to extraordinary! Students will reinvent a current training module or design a new learning experience to fit your unique context. *LXD: Takes a "design thinking" approach to developing user-centred learning experiences. It combines traditional instructional design principles with user experience (UX) principles, in order to create effective and results-oriented training interventions that captivates a learner's attention across different mediums, includes motivational strategies, and reinforces knowledge retention and application.