Online Learning

Local Metro Instructors

Take an online class with the local Metro instructors you know and love! Choose from topics in art, cooking, languages, health & wellness, computers & technology and personal finance.

UGotClass

Explore instructor-led individual courses and multi-course certificates with UGotClass!

Access the classroom anytime, and engage in readings, instructor presentations and self-quizzes.

ed2go

Explore online classes developed by industry experts and delivered through an interactive platform called ed2go.

Choose from a variety of self-paced or instructor-led courses to learn your way and on your schedule.

Impressionism for Everyone

Instructor: Izabella Orzelski-Konikowski
8 online sessions | Mondays, May 3 - June 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | $179

Using oils or acrylics, learn how to paint in the style of impressionist masters such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Brushes and palette knives will be used to apply heavy layers of paint, while choosing colours to create powerful, beautiful compositions. You’ll complete at least three paintings during this fun course. Open to beginner, intermediate and advanced painters.

Supplies are needed.

Introduction to Sushi Making

Instructor: Hung Ly
1 online session | Thursday, May 13 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | $49

Fresh, healthy and aesthetically pleasing—sushi is all about letting beautiful ingredients shine. Join Hung Ly as he teaches you how to make the perfect sushi rice and then create cucumber, fresh salmon, avocado maki and California rolls.

Ingredients are needed.

Thai Cooking

Instructor: Hung Ly
1 online session | Wednesday, May 19 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | $49

Longing for an escape to a tropical paradise? Join us for an exotic evening of culinary fun! Learn to make some of Thailand's star dishes: spicy som tam (papaya salad) and fragrant red curry chicken with rice.

Ingredients are needed.

American Sign Language (ASL) Units 1 & 2

Instructor: Shauna Durston
8 online sessions | Tuesdays, April 27 - June 15, 2021 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $175 + $120 textbook

This course will enable you to express basic vocabulary in ASL through body movement, gestures, facial expressions, finger spelling and basic signs. It is essential to attend the first class because it provides the necessary understanding of learning ASL as a second language.

Spanish Level 1

Instructor: Angela Camacho
8 online sessions | Mondays, April 26 - June 21, 2021 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $175 + $22 textbook

This course will get you on your way to communicating your basic needs in Spanish. We'll cover the essentials of grammar and pronunciation.

Gentle Yoga

Instructor: Annemarie van Oploo
6 online sessions | Wednesdays, May 5 - June 9, 2021 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | $69

Gentle yoga is ideal for anyone seeking the benefits of a relaxing and restorative experience. Intended to rejuvenate and heal the body, this class is held at a slower pace and focuses on improving range of motion and joint mobility, as well as reducing pain and the effects of stress. Students who are new to yoga, or who have medical injuries or concerns such as arthritis or other chronic conditions or limitations, will enjoy this soothing practice.

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, block and strap, a small blanket, and a water bottle.

Introduction to Crystal Gridding

Instructor: Sage Stone Mala and Meditations
1 online session | Saturday, May 29, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $59 + $60 materials

Are you a lover and collector of gemstones? Join Annie Hunting of Sage Stone Mala and Meditations for an introduction to sacred geometry, crystal energy and combining the two to create powerful grids that draw on all the stones included. Participate in a short guided meditation, then intuitively design your grid, choosing from a large variety of gemstone options. Finally, set your grid into a shadow box frame that you can hang on the wall.

Beginner Guitar Series Part 2: Playing Your First Song - Online

Instructor: Justin Khuong
4 online sessions | Tuesdays, April 6 - 27, 2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | $69

Are you a beginner guitar player wanting to learn how to strum along to some classic songs? Join Justin as he introduces you to basic strumming patterns and rhythm, what it means to keep time and change chords and then shows you how to put it all together to start playing some beginner songs. Previous basic experience recommended or completion of Metro’s Beginner Guitar Series Part 1: The Basics.

Please have a guitar, tuner, pick (optional), and capo (recommended).

Google Overview

Instructor: Shawn Gramiak
1 online session | Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $69 + $20 manual

Have you made the move from Microsoft Office to the G Suite? In this session, participants will start by learning the basics of Google Meet, the Google video conferencing platform. From there, they will be taken on a tour of cloud storage in Google Drive and be introduced to the word processor, spreadsheet and presentation programs hidden within. Along the way, sharing files and folders will be discussed. We'll also cover Gmail and Google Calendar.

Gmail: Tips & Tricks

Instructor: Shawn Gramiak
1 online session | Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $69 + $20 manual

In today's busy work world, it is easy to find yourself drowning in emails. Keep your head above water as you learn there is a lot more to Gmail than simply sending and receiving emails. A variety of skills and topics will be covered to help you become more efficient using Gmail, including: message rules, searching and organizing, labels and categories and mailing lists. At the end of the session, you will walk away with more confidence and tips and tricks you can start implementing immediately, to better manage your Gmail account.

Google Docs Formatting Magic

Instructor: Esther Pettigrew
1 online session | Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $69 + $20 manual

Take control of the text in your documents with fabulous formatting, lovely lists, top-notch tabs, clever columns, and timeless tables. Then amaze everyone with a few handy speed tricks to make text editing and formatting a breeze. Discover all the things you wish you knew yesterday.

Google Drive: Time Saving Organizational Tips

Instructor: Shawn Gramiak
1 online session | Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $69 + $20 manual

Take control of the text in your documents with fabulous formatting, lovely lists, top-notch tabs, clever columns, and timeless tables. Then amaze everyone with a few handy speed tricks to make text editing and formatting a breeze. Discover all the things you wish you knew yesterday.

Google Sheets: Data Basics

Instructor: Esther Pettigrew
1 online session | Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $69 + $20 manual

Make your data behave using Google Sheets! Whether you're managing a list of names, addresses, phone numbers, dollar values or all of the above, prevent data entry errors with Data Validation. Present your data accurately with proper date, percentage, and number formatting. Present it cleanly with text and cell formatting and take advantage of some formatting shortcuts. Find what you need quickly and easily with search, sort, and filter.

Investing 101

Instructor: John Yamamoto
2 online sessions | Wednesdays, May 5 & 12, 2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $99 or $159 for two

This course is developed and delivered in conjunction with the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC). Investing can be a complicated and sometimes overwhelming process. The key is to understand the risks and to make an investment decision that makes sense for you. If you are an investor or are thinking about investing, this plain-language, non-promotional course provides you with an overview of investing. Gain basic knowledge to make a well-informed decision when you are presented with an investment opportunity.

Financial Planning for Retirement

Instructor: John Yamamoto
2 online sessions | Wednesdays, May 19 & 26, 2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $99 or $159 for two

Gear up financially for life after work. Explore the different sources of retirement income and learn to develop an abundant income stream for yourself. Discover types of investment income, pensions and tax-smart strategies for RRSPs and RRIFs. Learn the elements to help you create a plan that will ease your mind and put your finances in order. Please complete the Preparing for Retirement Worksheet before coming to class.