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Learn a new skill or explore a new hobby—wherever and whenever works for you

Choose from a wide selection of online courses

Whether you’re looking to broaden your professional experience or discover a new pastime, online learning lets you learn from the comfort of your own home, in the way that works best for you!

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We currently offer four ways for you to take online classes:

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.

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

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

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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.
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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, passions & pastimes, computers & technology and personal finance.

There are no upcoming local Metro instructor classes at this time, please check back soon for updates!

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Let us know what classes you’re interested in taking with us! Submit this form and let us know how we can help you continue your learning journey.

 

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Spring classes (April – June 2021)

Art

Classes will require supplies.
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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.

Learn to Crochet

Instructor: Heather McMullin
3 online sessions | Tuesdays, May 11 - 25 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | $59

Discover how to work three basic types of crochet stitches in this beginner class: chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. Learn how to read a pattern, how to work the stitches, and how to use locking stitch markers to keep your edges straight. Bring a ball of cotton yarn and a hook and learn how to turn your yarn into three different washcloths, each with a different type of stitch. Don't worry if you’re left-handed, you can still crochet!

Supplies are needed.

Cooking

Classes will require ingredients.

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.

Languages

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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.

Health & Wellness

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.

Passions & Pastimes

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iPhone Photography Basics

Instructor: Linda Hoang
1 online session | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | $49

Do you want to learn how to take incredible photos with your iPhone camera? In this introductory and hands-on class, you will go through your phone's camera features to move beyond simple snapshots and start taking photos with style. This class is only available for iPhone smartphone users.

Please bring your iPhone to class and ensure you are logged into your Apple App Store to download photo editing apps during class.

Computers & Technology

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.

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.
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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.

Personal Finance

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.

Need help registering?

If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Metro customer service at 780-428-1111 or email metro@epsb.ca.

 

 

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