Our Programs and Courses

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 practical tips and strategies for understanding, addressing and working with the reporting and accountability requirements of the current Expenditure Management System.

This three-afternoon webinar will give you insight into the world of an executive. It will enable you, in a safe space, to practice your skills and ascertain your state of readiness for the next step in your career.

Set your projects up for success using a project management approach, from scoping to planning to execution and evaluation. Use the best practices with actual public sector examples.

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.

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.

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.

Build the foundations and expand your knowledge as a skilled and confident policy analyst in a complex and changing policy environment.

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

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.

Explore concepts and practical applications of design thinking, integrative thinking, lateral thinking and other creative ways of re-imagining policy problems.

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

Build your skills, explore key tools, and practice writing effective briefing notes.

Explore and practice skills and tips on how your oral briefs can support your senior decision-makers.

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

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is designed for Directors and Senior Directors in the Canadian public service who are navigating the demands of modern, complex governance. First launched in 2012, the program is delivered through a blended format of in-person and virtual sessions. Facilitated by experienced public sector leaders, ELP fosters meaningful peer dialogue, expert-led discussions, and reflective learning.

Society’s relationship with science is changing. The interface between science, innovation, and policy making must change, too.

Governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with the unprecedented disruptions of the digital era. This program is for any leader who wants to better understand how technology is pushing the public service to modernize in order to meet rising expectations. Our premise is that in today’s world, “digital” impacts everyone in government!

One-day refresher workshop for DELP Alumni

Join a two-day intermediate-level exploration of the integration of science, innovation, and policy to drive evidence-informed decisions.