Online On-Demand Courses
Online on-demand courses, also known as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), are engaging courses that you can take at any time.
The º£½ÇÉçÇø has partnered with to develop on-demand rigorous versions of these courses to the general public as well as for-credit for º£½ÇÉçÇø students and potentially for other students in other institutions.
On-Demand Courses & Alberta Curriculum Alignment
The º£½ÇÉçÇø is proud to offer free open online courses to the community. At home or on the go, these courses are a great resource for keeping ourselves and our families learning and having fun.
See how our on-demand align with the Alberta curriculum »
Arctic: Peoples and Cultures
Arctic: Peoples and Cultures is a 5-hour course created through a unique partnership between º£½ÇÉçÇø, UArctic, and UiT Arctic University of Norway. Learners will get to know the people living in the Arctic, and gain understanding of what the Arctic means to thousands of individuals.

Arctic: Development
Arctic: Development is a 4-week course created through a unique partnership between the º£½ÇÉçÇø and UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Learners will explore the problems and opportunities facing northern communities and how these affect regional development in a changing Arctic.

21st Century Energy Transition
The climate crisis, and the transition to energy sources with fewer negative effects on the environment will be one of the defining global challenges of our time. In this short, 6-module course, we will be asking the tough questions for the road ahead in the 21st century energy transition.

Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures is a four-module, on-demand micro-course tackling anti-Black racism in Canada.
This micro-course explores some of the major histories, migrations, artists and activists that have contributed to the presence and survival of Black people in Canada.

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles
Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a 4-lesson course exploring evolutionary changes occurring when air-breathing terrestrial animals return to water.
This course examines the diversity, adaptations, convergence, and phylogenetic relationships of extinct marine reptiles.

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a 4-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origin of vertebrates.
This course examines the evolution of major vertebrate novelties including the origin of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. Students also explore key Canadian fossil localities.

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a 5-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds.
This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds.

Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games
Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games is a 12-lesson introduction to computer science and programming in Python.
This course explores key computer science concepts such as problem solving (computational thinking), problem decomposition, algorithms, abstraction, and software quality.