People are counting on you. People need you to step up and lead like never before. You need new ideas, fresh perspectives, and ways of delivering that are at once cutting-edge and tried-and-true. IOG courses are here for you.
Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP) is designed for leaders at all levels of government who want to understand the challenges and opportunities for the public sector in the digital era. Led by experienced practitioners in public sector digital transformation, this program helps build digital literacy and leadership skills, including exploring innovative project management approaches and the impact of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) equips Directors and Senior Directors in Canada’s federal public service to navigate the demands of
modern, complex governance. Through a mix of expert led discussions, peer dialogue, and reflective learning, participants explore six core themes of: Resilience, Vision and Strategy, Ambiguity, Collaboration,
Complexity, and Innovation and Change.
Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation (LDPSI) focuses on the science and policy interface to support collaboration across science, technology, innovation, and policy, for better public-sector decisions. This program blends theory, guest speakers, hands-on learning, self-awareness tools, coaching, mentorship, and a group project assignment to provide a rich and intensive learning experience.
Stepping Into the Executive Cadre (SIEC) prepares public servants in manager and senior analyst roles for leadership at the executive level. Participants engage with insights from practitioners, expert guest
speakers, self-awareness tools, and group coaching, all led by experienced executives who bring real-world insights into the classroom and as part of a leadership study tour to Montreal or Toronto.
Master the essentials of digital government, data science, global trends, technology policies, innovation, ethics, and remote team collaboration in this comprehensive course.
If you work in government or in an organization that often deals with government, this webinar is a must-take to guide you through the structures, players and processes that make up government.
Gain insight into how Canada’s Parliament works and how politics shape laws and policies. This course explores key conventions, party dynamics, and the relationship between the public service and elected officials.
Review and practice the process employed in the development of MCs, as well as gain an appreciation of the purpose, structure and mandate of Cabinet and its key committees.
Join us for the next step in our Policy webinar series! This session is all about enhancing your policy-making skills to help you confidently navigate complex policies. We'll dive into evidence-based policy-making, environmental scanning, and effective collaboration & engagement practices.
In this third step of our policy webinar series, you will gain the crucial knowledge and skills to enhance your policy-making skills and confidently navigate intricate policy paths. We will dive into diverse policy formulation models and understand the art of providing effective advice to decision-makers.
In this concluding webinar of our Policy series, dive into cutting-edge policy-making techniques rooted in human-centered design and behavioral insights, often known as "Nudge." Immerse yourself in hands-on exploration of innovative policy strategies and discover how to effectively apply behavioral insights to your own projects.
This course introduces the fundamentals of project management, including key agile project management concepts, helping participants understand how projects are planned, delivered, and adapted in a public sector context. The session focuses on practical tools, roles, and decision-making approaches that support successful project delivery.
Gain practical tips and strategies for understanding, addressing and working with the reporting and accountability requirements of the current Expenditure Management System.
Explore how values and ethics shape public service. Through real-world examples and discussion, this course offers practical guidance on accountability, responsible communication, and ethical decision-making in today’s evolving public sector.
