Essentials Schedule
This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July.
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Explore schedule by Essentials stream:
| Course Name (Course Code) | Cost | Days | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring/Summer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Art of Active Listening (ESS 797) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Tue, Oct 29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Wed, Jun 4 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Mastering Self-Awareness and Behaviour in Difficult Situations (ESS 800) | $310.00 | 0.5 | — | Mon, Apr 21 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Future-Focused: Navigating Complexity with Strategic Planning (ESS 804) | $468.00 | 1 | Tue & Wed, Nov 26 - Nov 27 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Tue & Wed, Jun 10 - Jun 11 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Unconscious Bias: How We Make Decisions (ESS 805) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Thu, Oct 10 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Mon, Mar 17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Thu, Jun 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Cultivate Belonging with Personality Dimensions™ (ESS 807) | $520.00 | 1 | Mon & Tue, Dec 2 - Dec 3 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Mon & Tue, Jun 2 - Jun 3 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Gender-Inclusive Communication & Collaboration (ESS 809) | TBD | 1 | — | — | Wed & Thu, Jun 11 - Jun 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Navigating Change For Success (ESS 810) | TBD | 1 | — | — | Thu & Fri, Jun 5 - Jun 6 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Leadership Foundations - Focus on the 3 C'S (ESS 811) | $520.00 | 1 | Wed & Thu, Dec 4 - Dec 5 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Tue & Wed, Mar 4 - Mar 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Leading Change For Success (ESS 812) | $468.00 | 1 | Wed & Thu, Nov 27 - Nov 28 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Thu & Fri, May 29 - May 30 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Personal Leadership: Building From Our Strength (ESS 813) | $520.00 | 1 | Thu & Fri, Nov 14 - Nov 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Thu & Fri, Feb 6 - Feb 7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Exploring Work-Life Harmony (ESS 816) | TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Thu, Jun 12 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Exploring Modern-day Work and the Benefits of the Multi-Generational Workplace (ESS 821) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Thu, Nov 7 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Wed, Feb 26 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback (ESS 834) | $468.00 | 1 | — | Tue & Wed, Apr 22 - Apr 23 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Emotional Intelligence at Work (ESS 835) | $520.00 | 1 | — | Tue, Feb 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Tue, Jun 17 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Snapshot to Project Management (ESS 836) | $940.00 | 2 | Thu & Fri, Nov 21 - Nov 29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| Achieving Goals With SMARTS (ESS 837) | $468.00 | 1 | — | Thu & Fri, Mar 27 - Mar 28 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Delivering Powerful Presentations (ESS 838) | TBD | 1 | — | — | Wed & Thu, May 21 - May 22 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Creative & Critical Thinking (ESS 862) | TBD | 2 | — | — | Thu & Fri, Jun 5 - Jun 13 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Finance For Non-Financial Managers (ESS 874) | $940.00 | 2 | — | Tue & Wed, Apr 8 - Apr 16 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Negotiation Skills (ESS 877) | $468.00 | 1 | Wed & Thu, Nov 27 - Nov 28 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Wed & Thu, May 21 - May 22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Effective Business Writing (ESS 895) | $468.00 | 1 | Tue & Wed, Nov 19 - Nov 20 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Mon & Tue, Jun 9 - Jun 10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Navigating Workplace Conflict: Building Stronger Teams through Resolution (ESS 899) | $468.00 | 1 | Wed & Thu, Nov 20 - Nov 21 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Tue & Wed, May 13 - May 14 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Coaching and Mentoring (ESS 902) | $940.00 | 2 | Tue & Wed, Oct 15 - Oct 23 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Tue & Wed, Jan 28 - Feb 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Influencing Others with Confidence and Success (ESS 904) | $310.00 | 0.5 | — | Thu, Jan 23 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Wed, Jun 4 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Remote Work - Strategies for Efficiency (ESS 905) | TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Mon, Jun 16 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| How to Pick Up the Pieces - Leadership, Motivation and Gratitude in Action (ESS 906) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Thu, Oct 3 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Wed, Apr 23 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Mon, Jun 2 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Effective Prioritization to Improve Decision Making, Manage Workload and Improve Well-being (ESS 907) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Tue, Nov 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Thu, Apr 10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Thu, Jun 26 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Unconscious Bias: Moving from Bystander to Advocate (ESS 908) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Thu, Oct 17 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Tue, Mar 25 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Developing Your Social Media Brand with Style and Confidence (ESS 909) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Wed, Oct 30 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| Best Practices for Sustainable Living (ESS 910) | TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Tue, Jun 17 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom |
| Your Energy Currency: Enhancing and Improving Your Emotional Self-Awareness (ESS 912) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Fri, Nov 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Wed, Mar 19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| Flexible Work as a Catalyst for Organizational Agility & Well-being (ESS 913) | $310.00 | 0.5 | — | Thu, Feb 6 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Thu, May 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Tactical Humour: Leveraging the funny to build connections, camaraderie, and community (ESS 914) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Tue, Sep 10 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Tue, Feb 25 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Tue, May 13 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Scared Scriptless: Improv Bootcamp Presentation Skills Training (ESS 915) | $310.00 | 0.5 | — | Thu, Feb 27 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Tue, May 27 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Time Maximization: Unleashing Peak Productivity and Prof Efficiency through Effective Time Mgmt (ESS 916) | $310.00 | 0.5 | Thu, Oct 3 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | Tue, Jan 14 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
| TBD | 0.5 | — | — | Wed, May 14 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Strengthening Communications through Storytelling (ESS 817) | $468.00 | 1 | Thu & Fri, Dec 5 - Dec 6 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — | — |
| TBD | 1 | — | — | Mon & Tue, Jun 16 - Jun 17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | |
| Managing in a Unionized Environment (ESS 903) | $520.00 | 1 | — | Wed & Thu, Apr 23 - Apr 24 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Classroom | — |
The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.
Course cost includes course material and any applicable taxes.
Use up to two days’ worth of courses in two Essentials Programs. A completed course can be transferred once.
Please note: The following Essentials Programs courses for ESS 807, ESS 811, ESS 813, ESS 835, ESS 862 and ESS 899 include pre-work requiring the completion of online course enrollments one week prior to course start dates. All other Essentials Programs courses offer required online course registrations to be completed three days prior to course start dates.