Upcoming Programs and Courses

This webinar acts as a “user guide” for scientists and researchers working with or in the federal government. Learn the foundations of how the federal government works, and your unique role as a science-based public servant.

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.

Giving feedback is a key skill. Learn these skills to enhance trust and avoid the minefield caused by poor communication.

Includes a mix of in-class modules, a travel study tour, and group coaching sessions.

Develop empowering and dynamic communication skills to increase team members’ motivation and commitment.

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.

Be an innovative public servant and learn how to use experimentation to explore new ways of designing and delivering public policy and services.

We will lead you through interactive discussions and real-life case studies, and take you through the guide to preparing Treasury Board Submissions.

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.

Our flagship Executive Leadership Program (ELP) prepares federal public sector leaders across departments, and across Canada, to navigate the rapid and complex changes of our times. As leaders, you will be called to develop and implement complex new policies and programs for emerging public sector challenges. The ELP will challenge your strategic thinking, will expand your understanding of complex and challenging issues, and give you practical insight and skills to help you succeed.

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.

Master the essentials of digital government, data science, global trends, technology policies, innovation, ethics, and remote team collaboration in this comprehensive course.

How do principles of good governance work in Canada? How is citizens trust impacted? Why is it important? Join us for a dynamic and engaging exploration of how public sector governance works and why it matters so much.