Courses & Events

Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CPLE795: Local Economic Development Fundamentals Intensive Online (May 10 - 19 , 2 weekends Fri/ Sat/Sun)

With an average run time of 36 minutes and retention rate of 65% to the end, podcasts offer a unique opportunity for economic development organizations to tell stories that are too complex or nuanced to condense to a short video or social media post. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to start a podcast for your organization. We’ll cover how to pick the best theme and format to fit your goals, what kind of tech you’ll need, strategies to reach your target audience, and how to measure success.

Sustainability: Quality of Life, Engagement and Growth Self-paced online, 1 hour completion time

Inclusion: Overcoming the Digital Divide Self-paced online, 1 hour completion time

Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for Growth Self-paced online, 1 hour completion time

Knowledge Work: Building a Ladder of Opportunity Self-paced online, 1 hour completion time

Connectivity: Foundation of Digital Opportunity Self-paced online, 1 hour completion time