Career Introduction Courses These courses are delivered though the Plato learning system. The courses are delivered independently so there is no LIVE instructor delivering the course material. They are available 24 hours a day and can be started at anytime. The length of time it takes to complete one of these courses depends on how much time the learner can commit to it.
Contents Accounting ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Applied Medical Terminology ................................................................................................................... 2 Game Development ................................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction to Fashion Design ................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction to Social Media ..................................................................................................................... 4 Music Appreciation ................................................................................................................................... 4 Psychology............................................................................................................................................... 4 Sociology ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Career Explorations ................................................................................................................................. 5 Essential Career Skills v2.0 ...................................................................................................................... 6 Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications ........................................................... 6 Drafting and Design ................................................................................................................................. 7 Computer Programming ........................................................................................................................... 7 Principles of Information Technology........................................................................................................ 8 Professional Photography ........................................................................................................................ 8 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources............................................................................ 9 Principles of Architecture and Construction .............................................................................................. 9 Graphic Design and Illustration .............................................................................................................. 10 Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance ..................................................................................... 10 Child Development & Parenting ............................................................................................................. 11 Introduction to Finance ........................................................................................................................... 11 Principles of Health Science ................................................................................................................... 12 Principles of Hospitality and Tourism...................................................................................................... 12 Web Technologies ................................................................................................................................. 13 Principles of Manufacturing .................................................................................................................... 13 Marketing, Advertising, and Sales .......................................................................................................... 14 Principles of Engineering and Technology.............................................................................................. 14 Principles of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics........................................................................... 15 Personal Finance ................................................................................................................................... 15
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Accounting This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ●
Apply fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts to evaluate businesses Explain the fundamental accounting cycle Apply accounting principles to prepare books of accounts Prepare financial statements for businesses Explore various career options in accounting Explain the key government regulations and important internal controls in accounting
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Applied Medical Terminology This course will help you meet the following goals: ● Explore the history of medical terminology and identify the components of medical terms. ● Identify medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols. ● Understand the body structure. ● Identify the human body planes and cavities. ● Discuss the directional terminology used to describe the positions of various structures. ● Understand the structure and functions of the human body systems. ● Identify the medical terminology related to diseases and disorders for each body system. ● Identify the medical terminology related to medical procedures and treatment for each body system. ● Explore health science specializations related to each body system. Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Game Development By the end of this course, you will have done the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Reviewed the history of video games and the early devices used to play games. Increased your awareness about game and player goals, game genres, player motivations, and player demographics. Understood the use of story elements in video games, character development, gameplay challenges and strategies, and level design. Explored the various components of game interfaces, game audio, and mobile and social gaming. Increased your awareness of the phases of production and role of management in game development, and methods used for marketing games. Identified and evaluated different careers in the video game industry. Analyzed the existing trends and possible directions in video gaming.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Introduction to Fashion Design By the end of this course, you will have done the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Explored and examined fashion concepts, especially in the following areas: The history of fashion Factors influencing fashion growth The components of fashion Familiarized yourself with fashion terminology, fashion life cycles, fashion adoption theories, and consumers. Understood the various preliminary steps such as fashion research, forecasting, and the process of manufacturing fabric from fiber. Explored the various steps in garment production, from creating a sample garment to bulk manufacturing it.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Introduction to Social Media By the end of this course, you will have done the following: ● ● ● ●
Explored the technological and sociological drivers of social media Explored various types of social media, their features, and their utility Analyzed how technology and privacy laws impact social media Analyzed the impact of social media on business marketing
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Music Appreciation This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ●
Discuss the elements of music and musical notations. Trace the history and evolution of music from ancient times through to the twentieth century. Describe the contributions of popular music artists and composers. Discuss the influence of music on society and culture. Draw parallels between music and other art forms, such as dance, theater, and literature. Discuss the utility of music in television, cinema, and advertising.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Psychology This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ●
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Explore careers in the field of psychology. Familiarize yourself with how psychologists develop and evaluate theories. Understand the role of the nervous, endocrine, and sensory systems in human cognition and behavior. Analyze the influence of heredity and environment on shaping an individual, and discuss the “nature versus nurture” debate from both perspectives. Familiarize yourself with various theories relating to an individual’s cognitive, psychosocial, and moral development, intelligence, personality behavior, attitudes, motivation and emotion, and language skills. Learn strategies for dealing with stress. Understand the origins and types of abnormal behavior and past and present methods of therapy. Familiarize yourself with statistical concepts used in psychological research and testing.
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Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Sociology This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ●
Trace the growth of sociology as a distinct discipline. Describe the contributions of pioneering sociologists. Learn about sociological concepts, processes, and theories. Explore important topics in sociology such as culture, deviance, stratification, and inequality. Analyze the roles and functions of various social institutions. Learn about different theories of demography and social change.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Career Explorations By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Identify and explore career options in different career clusters and pathways Identify the academic requirements for different career pathways Identify the skills, abilities, and talents that different careers require Identify employment opportunities in different career pathways Describe the tasks that people perform in different careers Create and manage an academic and career plan that is aligned with your personal goals and interests Identify ways that you can earn college credits while you’re still in high school Identify various options for funding your education Identify and acquire basic academic skills, interpersonal skills, technology skills, workplacereadiness skills, and financial management skills for success in college and in your career Prepare a job search portfolio and acquire skills for success in job interviews
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Essential Career Skills v2.0 This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Explore ways to demonstrate work ethics and integrity at the workplace. Explore personal qualities, self-representation, creativity, and resourcefulness that employers look for in employees. Familiarize yourself with diversity, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills to avoid conflicts in the workplace. Sharpen reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for interpreting documents and communicating in the workplace. Focus on mathematical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills to analyze and accomplish tasks in the workplace. Learn about the nature and scope of organizations and skills required for providing customer satisfaction. Focus on skills required for time and resource management and maintaining a safe environment at the workplace. Explore job acquisition, advancement, and lifelong skills for improving professional skills. Focus on attaining proficiency in job-specific technologies, information technology, and the Internet. Familiarize yourself with telecommunication devices, services, and applications for performing business related tasks using technology.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications By the end of this course, you will have done the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
explored various career opportunities in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster described the elements and principles of design traced the history and evolution of various arts and media technology career pathways learned about various techniques of lighting, illustrations, and photography learned about important communication skills and techniques to develop these skills recognized the legal liabilities regarding copyright and related laws analyzed ethical and social responsibilities of communicators understood and applied safety rules and regulations
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Drafting and Design This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Analyze the evolution of technical drawing and design Explain the use and handling of drafting tools, instruments and measuring scales Identify different types of drafting media and analyze various reproduction methods Identify the types of lines, symbols and drafting formats Understand dimensioning rules and the concept of tolerancing Describe sketching and drawing techniques Explain basic CADD operations Apply geometric construction techniques Describe different types of views and projections Understand surface developments and intersections
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Computer Programming This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Familiarize yourself with career options in computer programming. Explore the use of enterprise systems for business solutions. Discuss the ethics and responsibilities of a computer programmer. Familiarize yourself with number systems used for data representation. Explore the data types used for computer programming. Describe the mathematical and statistical functions and logic used in computation. Explore how a computer executes a program. Explore different programming languages available to solve problems and develop systems. Apply procedural programming to solve a problem. Explore the concepts of object-oriented programming. Create program structures to implement algorithms. Use basic HTML commands to create and structure a web page. Enhance web pages. Familiarize yourself with the basic features of JavaScript. Create and validate forms using JavaScript.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Principles of Information Technology This course will help you meet the following goals: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Explore the basics of computer hardware and software. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of installing and configuring software and hardware. Learn about the different career opportunities in information technology. Learn how to use word processing software to create, format, and review documents. Learn how to create a desktop publishing document using basic visual design principles. Identify and describe various techniques of basic operations used in spreadsheets and in a database management system. Learn the fundamental concepts related to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Explore the role of emerging technologies in exchanging information. Familiarize yourself with privacy and legality in the context of online media and the use of professional networking for career growth.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Professional Photography This course will help you meet the following goals:
Describe the evolution of photography. Explore different types of photography and careers in photography. Operate various parts of a digital camera and produce photographs using various modes and settings available in a digital camera. Use camera support equipment. Produce photos using different types of lenses. Produce photographs of specific subjects, including still lives, portraits, and architectural subjects. Produce quality photographs with appropriate lighting. Apply the elements and principles of art and the rules of composition while taking photographs. Produce both black and white and color photographs. Organize and store images. Manipulate images using photo-editing software. Discuss and apply laws and ethics related to photography. Print photographs using a digital printer.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources This course will help you meet the following goals:
Learn about the evolution of the agriculture industry in the United States. Explore the positive work ethics, integrity, and self-representation skills needed in the agriculture industry. Examine the various aspects of soil systems. Explain the concepts of plant and crop sciences. Learn safety skills and precautions to be taken in the agriculture industry. Demonstrate reading and writing skills, speaking and listening skills, creativity, resourcefulness, and teamwork by contributing new ideas and assisting others in the workplace.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Architecture and Construction This course will help you meet the following goals:
Examine contemporary architectural styles and analyze architectural drawings. Explore physical properties of architectural structures and materials and equipment used in the construction industry. Examine career options in architecture, construction management, and interior design. Learn job acquisition and advancement skills by preparing to apply for a job and seeking promotion. Learn lifelong-learning skills by continually acquiring new industry-related information and improving professional skills. Demonstrate a positive work ethic and integrity through abiding by workplace policies and laws and demonstrating honesty and reliability. Learn positive self-representation skills by dressing appropriately and using language and manners suitable for the workplace. Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and teamwork by contributing new ideas and assisting others in the workplace.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Graphic Design and Illustration This course will help you meet the following goals:
Familiarize yourself with the evolution of graphic design. Familiarize yourself with careers in graphic design and create a résumé. Discuss the training and skills required for a graphic designer. Understand digital image concepts and the use of basic tools in graphic design software. Explore universal symbols and redesign them. Explore the properties of color and apply color-balancing techniques. Explore the effects of typography on a digital image. Apply image manipulation and rendering techniques on a digital image. Organize and store images. Familiarize yourself with laws and ethics related to graphic design. Create images using design elements and principles. Create a layout design using design principles such as emphasis, readability, balance, rhythm, and unity. Create one-point and two-point perspective images. Print images using an appropriate printer.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course will help you meet the following goals:
Describe possible career paths in the world of business. Discuss the scope and impact of marketing on business and society. Discuss the effectiveness of advertising in the field of business. Describe the working of the distribution value chain. Discuss market strategies and financial goals. Describe structure of key personal finance statements.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Child Development & Parenting This course will help you meet the following goals:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of parents and discuss myths and realities of parenthood Explore various parenting skills, including positive parenting skills Examine the role of effective communication in a parent-child relationship Describe how family plays an important role in effective parenting Explain how reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are responsible for effective communication Demonstrate a positive work ethic and integrity through abiding by workplace policies and laws and demonstrating honesty and reliability Discuss management of time, tasks and resources by organizing a proper plan Explain how technology and cultural diversity influence parenting
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Introduction to Finance This course will help you meet the following goals:
Learn about key economic concepts such as scarcity, supply, demand, opportunity costs Unemployment, and inflation, and their various roles in the world of finance Understand different types of economic systems and market structures Learn about global trade and how it influences economies Understand investment strategies, budgeting and loan creation, and business insurance Interpret financial statements and financial ratios to evaluate an enterprise’s financial position Learn the basics of personal financial planning Understand various social and psychological factors that affect financial decisions Understand why soft skills are important in the world of finance Learn about career options in the world of finance
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Principles of Health Science This course will help you meet the following goals:
Examine the technology used in different healthcare systems. Analyze the impact of cultural diversity on health care. Examine careers in therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Describe how multidisciplinary teams collaborate to deliver quality health care. Identify effective communication that is crucial in health care. Discuss effective leadership skills that are essential in health care. Analyze the ethical and legal responsibilities of the healthcare industry and healthcare professionals. Examine the rights and choices of an individual for optimal health and wellness. Examine the importance of a safe environment in the healthcare industry.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism This course will help you meet the following goals: Explore the history and social and economic importance of the hospitality and tourism industry. Identify the major divisions of the hospitality and tourism industry. Explore the food service industry and the lodging industry. Compare public and commercial recreation and leisure centers. Plan conventions. Learn about customer service, communication techniques, ethics, health and safety of customers, and legal requirements that food service establishments must follow. Examine management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry. Learn sales and marketing techniques commonly used in this industry.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Web Technologies This course will help you meet the following goals:
Describe different career choices in the field of web technology. Explore organizations that provide education, training, and certification programs in web technology. Discuss skills required to obtain a job and to exhibit in a job. Explore the effects of color and typography on a web page. Explore visual design principles. Create and edit graphics for a web page. Describe how information is transmitted on the Internet. Explore web development tools and languages used for developing web pages. Explore client-server processing. Design web pages. Describe the basic structure of a document that codes a web page, and create web pages using HTML. Create style sheets to format a web page and control its layout. Create a website. Explore the process of website development.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Manufacturing This course will help you meet the following goals:
Understand the relationship between engineering and technology. Explore the evolution of engineering and manufacturing. Identify various manufacturing processes and materials. Analyze engineering drawings. Compare different types of production systems. Understand computer-aided design and manufacturing. Identify various measuring units and instruments. Discuss the importance of time, task, and resource management. Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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Marketing, Advertising, and Sales This course will help you meet the following goals:
Understand the role and structure of financial statements. Explore the scope of various marketing functions and their impact on advertising. Analyze how segmentation and positioning are key tools for marketing success. Discuss the design and evolution of products, and the importance of marketing research. Explain the scope and working of the advertising industry. Analyze the process of selling in advertising and retail. Explain how economic theory affects marketing. Discuss the working of pricing mechanisms and their relevance to advertising. Analyze the importance of teamwork, professional communications in various industries, and leadership skills.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Principles of Engineering and Technology This course will help you meet the following goals:
Understand the relationship between engineering and technology. Explore the evolution of engineering and technology. Assess how engineering and technology influence society and the environment. Describe modern technologies and how they interact. Describe high-precision measurement technologies. Analyze job-specific technologies and discuss the ethical issues related to the use of technology. Identify the branches of engineering and the technologies associated with them. Explore various career opportunities. Discuss the importance of various employability characteristics and teamwork. Examine simple and compound machines and their mechanisms. Explain the structure and applications of fluid systems. Describe thermal systems and their functions. Examine electrical systems and analyze electrical circuits. Describe the applications of biotechnology. Examine construction technologies and analyze structural designs.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses. Revised April 2016
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Principles of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics This course will help you meet the following goals:
Explore the evolution of the transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) industry, various modes of transport used in the United States, and the role of the TDL industry in world trade and globalization. Explore TDL career options available in the United States. Learn job acquisition and advancement skills to apply for a job and seek promotion in the workplace, and examine lifelong learning skills to improve professional skills. Demonstrate positive work ethics, integrity, and self-representation skills at the workplace. Demonstrate mathematics skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to accomplish assigned tasks. Focus on communication skills to communicate effectively with employees and customers and to follow directions at the workplace. Demonstrate teamwork skills to contribute to the success of the team and assist others when needed.
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
Personal Finance This course will help you meet the following goals:
Explore the need for financial literacy to manage personal finances Explain how scarcity affects economic choices Perform cost-benefit analyses to evaluate financial decisions Understand the concepts of income, wealth, spending, budget, and debt Discuss workplace rights Describe various deductions from a paycheck Describe what entrepreneurship is Understand the importance of making career plans by evaluating priorities, analyzing abilities and interests, and assessing financial costs Analyze the benefits and tradeoffs, including personal satisfaction, of a variety of careers. Understand the importance of saving money and explore ways to save money. Understand the importance of long-term financial planning Explore different payment methods Learn how to avoid being influenced by advertising strategies and how to analyze information about products and services Understand the importance of knowing about laws that protect consumers Explain the difference between a savings account and a checking account Discuss consumer rights provided by federal and state consumer protection laws Learn how to conduct banking Evaluate various card payment and online payment options Explore various types of investments, how they work, and their benefits and drawbacks Explain the cost and benefits of obtaining a loan, and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of federal and private loans
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Explore ways to obtain a student loan and finance your college education Develop a financial plan to buy a vehicle or to buy or rent a home Understand the government’s tax policies and how income is reported to the federal and state governments, and explore strategies to reduce tax on income and investments. Understand insurance, the importance of buying insurance, and methods used by companies to make insurance more effective Learn about different types of financial advisors, such as brokers, investment advisors, and financial planners Set individual and family financial goals, and evaluate different ways of saving for children’s education Understand how personal financial decisions should reflect the economic climate in
Clients should be comfortable working with level 2 & 3 OALCF tasks. These courses take approximately 90 days to complete. Please note there are small references to American information. We encourage learners to research comparable Canadian information. We do not offer credits for these courses.
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