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Courses

Index (A-Z)

The following is an alphabetical listing of all courses - classroom and online - offered by the Canada School of Public Service.

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  • C'est la vie! (FSL) (C156) Online course Public Servants 
    This online activity uses illustrations and sounds to help participants develop listening skills and the ability to choose French expressions that are appropriate in real-life social situations.
  • Canada in the World: An Introduction (G205) Managers Senior Managers 
    This course provides a practical understanding of the relevance of Canada's international activities and their global impact.
  • Client Service and Communication for OC Advisors - Part I (P913) Functional Specialists 
    This course (part I of II) studies the primary steps of the client consultation process through a team case study exercise.
  • Client Service and Staffing (P210) Public Servants Functional Specialists 
    This course provides an overview of the basic client service and staffing competencies needed to deal with the challenges pertaining to the quality of staffing and client services.
  • Coaching for Effective Leadership (D101) Managers 
    This workshop provides a thorough grounding in the essentials of coaching and an opportunity to immerse in its practice.
  • Collaborating Using GCPEDIA (B171) Public Servants 
    This online course introduces the use of GCPEDIA as an enabler for developing collaborative work environments and for helping public servants to better serve Canadians through workplace renewal.
  • Communication Essentials (ESL) (C183) Online course Public Servants 
    This online tool focuses on essential communication functions and related expressions through the use of themes and practical scenarios which allow participants to review common English expressions used in everyday situations.
  • Conducting Structured Interviews (P502) Supervisors Managers 
    This course explains how to plan and conduct structured interviews using common assessment tools for evaluating candidates.
  • Contract Management (M720) Functional Specialists 
    This course provides the tools and best practices needed to manage activities throughout the four phases of the procurement process.
  • Core Management Skills for Managers (G601) Managers 
    This course provides managers with opportunities to explore techniques to develop their skills in applying the key leadership competencies to core management practices.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis for Federal Regulators (R004) Functional Specialists Supervisors Managers Senior Managers 
    This course presents the introductory skills needed to apply CBA and RA as part of the development of regulatory initiatives and throughout the regulatory life cycle.
  • Courage to Lead in the Public Service (L109) Senior Managers 
    This course introduces practical leadership concepts and tools that will help to reconnect participants with the essence of their leadership through the application of coaching principles.
  • Creating a Respectful Workplace (T916) Public Servants Managers 
    This course explores potential harassment situations, what it means to create a respectful workplace and how to promote attitudes and behaviours that will discourage conflict in the workplace.
  • Creating Powerful Presentations (T037) Public Servants 
    This course explores the steps involved in planning, preparing, designing and delivering memorable presentations with impact.

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  • Having Difficult Conversations (G131) Managers 
    This workshop provides managers with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to better manage difficult conversations with empathy and influence towards reaching common and practical goals.
  • How Ottawa Works (G203) Public Servants Supervisors Managers Senior Managers 
    This course explores how government works with the help of guest speakers and the analysis of current legislation.
  • How the European Union Works (G101) Managers Senior Managers 
    This program for public service leaders explores the EU machinery and how the EU's interests intersect with Canada's international interests.
  • How Washington Really Works (Z114) Senior Managers 
    This course outlines how the U.S. political, legislative and regulatory systems work to advance Canadian interests.
  • How Washington Really Works for Senior Leaders (Z131) Senior Leaders 
    This custom designed course outlines how the U.S. political, legislative and regulatory systems work to advance Canadian interests from the perspective of Associate Deputy Ministers.
  • Human Resources Planning (P702) Functional Specialists 
    This course explores the fundamentals of HR planning, setting priorities, initiating strategies and taking action from an HR perspective in the federal public service.

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  • Idioms 1 (ESL) (C120) Online course Public Servants 
    This online tool provides an introduction to everyday idiomatic expressions in English with tests and answer keys.
  • Idioms 2 (ESL) (C121) Online course Public Servants 
    This online tool complements Idioms 1 with additional everyday idiomatic expressions in English, tests and answer keys.
  • Improving Listening Skills (T022) Public Servants 
    This course breaks down the selective listening process into understandable parts where participants are taught how to control distractions, concentrate on the message and interpret messages as they listen.
  • Independent Project Review: Methodology and Approach (I735) Senior Managers 
    This course explores the Treasury Board Secretariat's Independent Project Review Program which was developed as an actionable step to address the primary causes and frequency of issues leading to the failure of IT-enabled business projects.
  • Informal Discussion in the Appointment Process (P107) Supervisors Managers Senior Managers 
    This course explains the appointment process and helps managers to increase their comfort level in conducting informal discussions with employees.
  • Information Management: Assessment and Evaluation (I210) Functional Specialists 
    This course examines the roles, responsibilities and methods used to assess and measure organizational capacity and readiness related to information management.
  • Information Management: Environment and Vision in the Government of Canada (I110) Public Servants Functional Specialists 
    This course examines the strategic role, principles and infrastructure of government information management (IM) systems.
  • Information Management: Legal and Policy Framework (I120) Public Servants Functional Specialists 
    This course provides an overview of IM legislation, policies and the roles and responsibilities of key decision makers within the federal government context.
  • Instructional Design of a Learning Activity (V706) Public Servants 
    This course explains how to design and develop quality learning activities that apply established learning principles, methods and objectives.
  • Integrated Planning in the Public Service: An Overview (T188) Public Servants Supervisors Managers 
    This course supports the development of integrated plans by capturing the relevance of integrated planning, its components and its implications for middle managers and supervisors with operational responsibilities.
  • Intensive French as a Second Language - Module 1 (B129) Public Servants 
    This first of five independent modules is part of an intensive three-week series that establishes the foundations of the French language and serves as an introduction and review for learners who wish to take steps towards acquiring or maintaining their desired language levels in French as a second language (FSL).
  • Intensive French as a Second Language - Module 2 (B130) Public Servants 
    This second of five independent modules is part of an intensive three-week series that establishes the foundations of the French language and serves as an introduction and review for learners who wish to take steps towards acquiring or maintaining their desired language levels in French as a second language (FSL).
  • Intensive French as a Second Language - Module 3 (B131) Public Servants 
    This third of five independent modules is part of an intensive three-week series that establishes the foundations of the French language and serves as an introduction and review for learners who wish to take steps towards acquiring or maintaining their desired language levels in French as a second language (FSL).
  • Intensive French as a Second Language - Module 4 (B166) Public Servants 
    This fourth of five independent modules is part of an intensive three-week series that establishes the foundations of the French language and serves as an introduction and review for learners who wish to take steps towards acquiring or maintaining their desired language levels in French as a second language (FSL).
  • Intensive French as a Second Language - Module 5 (B182) Public Servants 
    This fifth of five independent modules is part of an intensive three-week series that establishes the foundations of the French language and serves as an introduction and review for learners who wish to take steps towards acquiring or maintaining their desired language levels in French as a second language (FSL).
  • Interactive Reading in French (B104) Public Servants 
    This course provides participants with an opportunity to explore fresh ideas through reading, reflection and discussion with the objectives of practicing confident reading in French as a second language (FSL) and maintaining their skill level.
  • Internal Audit Orientation Workshop (A705) Functional Specialists 
    This orientation workshop provides concrete applications and small group exercises with an overview focus on auditing within the federal government.
  • Internal Policy Development (T724) Functional Specialists 
    This course provides a framework for developing internal policies with a specific focus on administrative policies.
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills (P607) Public Servants Supervisors Managers 
    This course explains how to convey a clear message using active communication and how to check whether recipients have understood that message through their verbal and non-verbal cues.
  • Introduction to Business Process Redesign (G307) Public Servants Supervisors Managers Senior Managers 
    This course allows participants to learn how to simplify an organization's processes and improve operations.
  • Introduction to Commodity Management (C279) Online course Functional Specialists 
    This introductory course provides an overview of a modern commodity management approach to managing procurement activities by exploring its benefits, functions and governance processes.
  • Introduction to Employment Equity and Diversity (P720) Public Servants Functional Specialists Supervisors Managers 
    This introductory course explores the issues, organizational requirements and legal obligations related to the implementation of the Employment Equity Act.
  • Introduction to Fleet Management (C281) Online course Functional Specialists 
    This introductory course explores the common guidelines, policies and best practices for the management of vehicles within the federal fleet.
  • Introduction to Human Resources (P001) Public Servants Functional Specialists Supervisors Managers 
    This introductory course outlines the HR management disciplines, the interrelationship between HR specialties and the roles and responsibilities of key HR stakeholders.
  • Introduction to Official Languages (P714) Functional Specialists Managers 
    This introductory course examines the Official Languages Act, its regulations and the fundamental principle of linguistic equality.
  • Introduction to Personal Learning Plans (C230E) Online course Public Servants 
    This online course introduces the key elements of personal learning plans and includes a section for managers on the importance of these plans, how to prepare them and how to put learning into action.
  • Introduction to Public Policy Development (T718) Functional Specialists 
    This introductory course provides the tools and reference materials needed to stay abreast of government policies and encourages participants to share their knowledge of the policy development field.
  • Introduction to Regulating (R001) Functional Specialists 
    This introductory course provides an overview of the different aspects of the regulation process including the requirements for the development, implementation, evaluation and review of federal regulations under the CDSR.
  • Investigating Harassment Complaints (T703) Functional Specialists Supervisors Managers 
    This course examines relevant Treasury Board policies and demonstrates how to recognize potential harassment situations, prepare an investigation, conduct interviews, analyze data and present the findings of a harassment investigation.

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  • Navigating Through Change (E236) Public Servants 
    This workshop will help participants better understand how change can impact individuals and their workplace.
  • Negotiating Skills (T006) Public Servants Supervisors Managers Senior Managers 
    This course presents the entire negotiation process from planning to the signing of a negotiated final agreement.

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  • Teaching Techniques for Occasional Trainers (V707) Public Servants Supervisors Managers 
    This course provides occasional trainers with an opportunity to prepare and present short training sessions along with receiving constructive feedback on their techniques.
  • Telephone Gambits (ESL) (C115) Online course Public Servants 
    This online activity focuses on the type of language needed to conduct telephone conversations in English in a confident manner, to control the flow of the discussion and to reduce misunderstandings.
  • That's Life (ESL) (C159) Online course Public Servants 
    This online activity uses illustrations and sounds to help participants develop listening skills and the ability to choose English expressions that are appropriate in real-life social situations.
  • The Core of Change Management (E237) Public Servants 
    This workshop provides a comprehensive guide to leading a change project, including engaging employees throughout the process to achieve results.
  • The Solicitation Process (M004) Public Servants Functional Specialists 
    This course provides an overview of the RFP process and summarizes the preparation and management of an RFP and related activities.
  • Theories, Techniques and Tools of Supervision (G501) Supervisors 
    This course provides an overview and practical application of the theories, techniques and tools of supervision.
  • Total Recall (ESL) (C158) Online course Public Servants 
    This online tool enables participants to recall and test their knowledge of the B level English objectives found in the seven books of the Interface Canada learning guide.

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  • Web Accessibility Standard for the Government of Canada (T710) Functional Specialists 
    This course outlines federal standards and guidelines on Web accessibility and emphasizes the requirements, roles and responsibilities for compliance with this standard.
  • Who We Work For (C218E-2) Online course Public Servants 
    This online course examines the functions and the organizational relationships between Parliament, the Government of Canada and the federal public service.
  • Words in Play (ESL) (C174) Online course Public Servants 
    This set of online word puzzles is designed to review and reinforce vocabulary, spelling and grammar in English for beginner to advanced levels.
  • Workforce Management (P013) Functional Specialists Managers 
    This course allows participants to learn the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in a workforce management process and how to meet budgetary constraints and assess their impact, as well as how to make and communicate staffing decisions.
  • Workforce Management: Train the Trainer (P022) Functional Specialists 
    This course provides trainers, with experience in human resources and workforce management, with the knowledge required to teach the course Workforce Management (P013) in their own organization. Participants will also acquire effective delivery skills and tools.

  • Workplace Stress and Strategies (T601) Public Servants 
    This course explores the three major themes surrounding stress management in the workplace and introduces strategies to help manage stress related issues.
  • Write Right (ESL) (C164) Online course Public Servants 
    This online tool is comprised of 325 sentences for error analysis and allows participants to practice their English writing and editing skills in a timed mode, an untimed mode or as a random simulation exercise.
  • Write This Down (ESL) (C153) Online course Public Servants 
    This online dictation tool allows participants to practice listening and writing skills pertaining to work situations and is intended to be used to maintain proficiency levels B and C in English or as a complementary part of the ESL program.
  • Writing Agendas, Minutes and Records (T011) Public Servants 
    This course demonstrates how to use practical strategies to prepare accurate agendas and minutes.
  • Writing E-mails with Expertise (T603) Public Servants 
    This course presents the step-by-step process from planning a message to sending it out using specialized software and electronic messaging technologies.
  • Writing in Clear and Concise Language (T008) Public Servants 
    This course offers practical lessons on how to write in a structured and simplified manner.
  • Writing Performance Agreements for Managers (G133) Managers 
    This workshop provides managers with an overview of the performance management process and assists in the development of clear and measurable performance agreements.
  • Writing Professionally in English: Basic Skills (T009) Public Servants 
    This course deals with the basics of writing in English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and paragraph construction.
  • Writing Professionally in French: Basic Skills (T005) Public Servants 
    This course reviews the basics of writing in French, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and paragraph construction.
  • Writing Reports Strategically (T015) Public Servants Functional Specialists Managers 
    This course outlines the process and techniques needed to write precise, pertinent and complete reports and executive summaries oriented toward readability.
  • Writing Targeted Briefing Notes (T034) Public Servants Supervisors Managers 
    This course develops the skills and knowledge needed when writing targeted briefing notes to meet specific communication objectives.

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