The Enterprise Project Management Training and Curriculum
The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) has a suite of courses that relate to project management at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). These courses cover a range of project management knowledge areas that are used by project managers in their day-to-day work.
The EPMO courses are included in the Project Management Competency Development (PMCD) program curriculum and are identified below by the 
symbol. The courses are open to all employees of ESDC so you do not need to be registered in the PMCD program to benefit from these courses.
PMCD Curriculum
PMCD is a professional development program with the objective to enhance project management skills at ESDC. Once the PMCD participant has completed the assessment process, they will be provided with a personalized learning path (PLP) based on previous learning and work experiences.
The Practitioner curriculum (PMCD level 1) consists of 33 courses, which equates to 80 hours of training. Participants will not be asked to repeat them and will only have to complete the courses identified in their PLP.
The curriculum includes courses from the Canada School of Public Service, Employment and Social Development Canada as well as a select number from third party providers. The majority of the courses are online with only a handful of classroom courses.
The PMCD curriculum includes learning activities that cover three core competencies: Technical, Functional and Behavioural.
Technical Icon
The skills and abilities within the technical competence are consistent with the project management knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) Guide® and are also consistent with ESDC's investment project environment.
Functional
These competencies relate to the functional areas of project management, as they are performed at ESDC.
Behavioral
These competencies are behaviors, attitudes, and core personality characteristics that contribute to a person's ability to manage projects.
The courses in the PMCD curriculum build on each other and, as such, most courses have pre-requisites.
Courses that are eligible for Professional Development Units (PDU) are noted below.
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Project Management
Project management is a critical addition to the skillset of every leader, regardless of their level. This course provides learners with general knowledge of project management and how it can be used to coordinate and carry out all of the activities required to complete a project. It is intended for all public servants, particularly those who have little or no knowledge of project management.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify how to carry out a project as compared to a project management approach
- Describe a few general notions and concepts of project management
- Recognize comprehensively the phases involved in carrying out a project and the use of certain project documents
- Name the key stakeholders involved in carrying out a government project
- Recognize the importance of applying project management principles for a project's success
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- R200
- Pre-requisites:
- None
Project Management in a Government Context
This course will provide an overview of the Policy on the Planning and Management of Investments and the Directive on the Management of Projects and Programmes. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in carrying out projects within the Government of Canada.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- List the roles and responsibilities of project managers, stakeholders and other individuals involved in project management for the Government of Canada projects
- Describe the key assessment tools that support the Policy on the Planning and Management of Investments
- Apply project management skills and knowledge in a government context
- Describe key project management concepts and terminology as it relates to managing a project in the government context
- Explain the Government of Canada's policies, directives, and mandatory procedures related to project management
- Duration:
- TBD
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- R280
- Competencies:
- Governance and Project Life Cycle
- Pre-requisites:
- None
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Project Management in Practice
This course will provide public servants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage projects in the federal public service. Through a guided workshop, participants will improve their competencies by collaborating as they put into practice the project management tools, concepts, methods, approaches, and knowledge they have acquired through the pre-requisite courses in this Project Management series.
The workshop will also include an introductory module to Agile.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Manage a project through the five project management phases
- Determine the project scope and plan for requirements management
- Establish a project plan including plans for the ten knowledge areas
- Select the appropriate strategy to be applied to a category/group of stakeholders
- Identify and execute project risk and risk mitigation strategies
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Methodology:
- Instructor-led classroom
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- R275
- Competencies:
- Project Methodologies
- Pre-requisites:
- Project Management in a Government Context R280
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Technical Foundations
Project Initiation and Planning
This course introduces Project Integration Management activities, including developing the Project Charter and Project Management Plan processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the role of Project Integration Management in a project
- Recognize relationships and interactions within the Project Integration Management processes
- Recognize the relationship between the project charter and the project management plan
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T919
- Pre-requisites:
- None
- Competencies:
- Project Integration Management
Managing Project Work
This course covers the Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, and Monitor and Control Project Work processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize Direct and Manage Project Work process activities
- Identify the tools and techniques used in the Direct and Manage Project Work process
- Demonstrate your understanding of the Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, and Monitor and Control Project Work processes
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T920
- Pre-requisites:
- Project Initiation and Planning – T919
- Competencies:
- Project Integration Management
Plan and Define Project Scope
This course covers the Plan Scope Management, Collect Requirements, and Define Scope processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan and define project scope
- Recognize elements to include in the scope management plan and requirements management plan
- Distinguish between the components to include in a project scope statement
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T922
- Pre-requisites:
- Managing Project Work - T920
- Competencies:
- Project Scope Management
Plan and Acquire Resources
This course covers the Plan Resource Management, Estimate Activity Resources, and Acquire Resources project management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan and Acquire Project Resources
- Recognize examples of inputs to the Plan Resource Management process
- Recognize examples of information that should be included in the roles and responsibilities section of a resource management plan
- Identify the tools and techniques you use to acquire resources for a project
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1.3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T928
- Pre-requisites:
- Plan and Define Project Scope - T922
- Competencies:
- Project Resource Management
Create Work Breakdown Structure
This course introduces the characteristics and purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and covers the Create WBS process.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Create and use a WBS
- Identify inputs to the Create WBS process
- Recognize best practices for decomposing project deliverables
- Identify the key activity for finalizing a WBS
- Identify the components of the scope baseline
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T923
- Pre-requisites:
- Plan and Define Project Scope - T922
- Competencies:
- Project Scope Management
Define and Sequence Activities
This course covers the Plan Schedule Management, Define Activities, and Sequence Activities project schedule management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan project activity schedules
- Recognize the role of each of the tools and techniques that are used to create the schedule management plan
- Choose the appropriate technique to define activities for a given project
- Recognize the roles that the activity list and activity attributes play in project management
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T924
- Pre-requisites:
- Create Work Breakdown Structure - T923
- Competencies:
- Project Schedule Management
Develop the Project Schedule
This course covers the Estimate Activity Durations and Develop Schedule project schedule management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Determine Durations and the Schedule
- Identify the inputs to the Estimate Activity Durations process
- Identify the elements of a typical project schedule
- Recognize characteristics of the critical path method
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1.5 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T925
- Pre-requisites:
- Define and Sequence Activities - T924
- Competencies:
- Project Schedule Management
MS Project 2016
ESDC uses MS Project as its project management scheduling software. This course will demonstrate how to use MS Project to plan, organize and deliver on projects.
At the end of the two-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- Create and define projects and work with tasks
- Create and update dependencies, resources and costs
- Create project reports to report on project progress and completion
- Duration:
- 2 days
- Methodology:
- Instructor-led classroom
- Provider:
- Algonquin College
- Course ID:
- 00059344
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop the Project Schedule - T925
- Competencies:
- Project Schedule Management
Creating a Project Budget
This course covers the Plan Cost Management, Estimate Costs, and Determine Budget of the Project Cost Management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify activities that are part of the Project Cost Management knowledge area
- Identify inputs and outputs to the Plan Cost Management, Estimate Costs and Determine Budget processes
- Use the bottom-up estimating technique to estimate project costs
- Identify the tools and techniques used to estimate project costs and Determine Budget Process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-Based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T927
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop the Project Schedule - T925
- Competencies:
- Project Cost Management
PRINCE2® Project Quality and Control
PRINCE2® is a structured, process-based methodology for managing projects using proven best practices. This online self-paced course explores the PRINCE2® themes of quality, change and progress. Participants will learn how to carefully plan the quality control process through all stages of the project life cycle.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize quality control activities
- Identify the characteristics and purpose of the quality review
- Explain the purpose of the change and progress themes
- Define the responsibilities of a project board in controlling project change
- Establish and maintain project controls
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 0.7 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-Based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T944
- Pre-requisites:
- Creating a Project Budget - T927
- Competencies:
- Project Quality Management
Overview of Procurement
There are many important elements to consider when acquiring goods, services or property. This course provides an overview of the procurement functions, the policies relevant to procurement and the roles and responsibilities of key players. After completing this course, participants will have a better understanding of the various phases of the procurement process.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the Procurement Framework
- Describe the four phases of procurement
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- C235
- Pre-requisites:
- None
- Competencies:
- Project Procurement Management
Project Management at ESDC
PjM-100 - An Introduction to the Management of Investment Projects at ESDC: Project and Programme Management Practice
This course provides an overview of the management of investment projects at ESDC which is based on the Project and Programme Management Practice (PPMP). The target audience is all project managers and project team members, especially those working on investment projects. Participants should have a basic knowledge of project management before taking this course.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Distinguish between a project and a programme
- Identify enabling partners who can provide expertise on project related activities and when to engage with them
- Identify the role of governance in the management of investment projects and describe the project life cycle of investment projects.
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Enterprise Project Management Office
- Course ID:
- 0000073068
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop the Project Schedule - T925
- Competencies:
- Governance and Project Life Cycle
PjM-102 - Introduction to PMIS
The Project Management Information Solution (PMIS) is the department's central repository of project information for ESDC projects.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of PMIS
- Identify and describe how to use the three (3) PMIS components: Project Web App (PWA), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft SharePoint (Project Site)
- Create reports through business intelligence
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Course ID:
- 00058214
- Provider:
- Enterprise Project Management Office
- Pre-requisites:
- None
- Competencies:
- Project Management Information Solution
myEMS (SAP) Project Manager for Investment Projects
This curriculum provides an overview of myEMS (SAP) as it relates to project financials in project management. This curriculum is designed for project managers of investment projects and is mandatory to gain access to the PS Module in SAP.
PS01e Project Systems Overview
This course is designed to provide a high-level overview of managing project financials in myEMS (SAP).
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the myEMS (SAP) Project System (PS) module and the integration points with other modules
- Describe the new processes involved in planning, collecting, analyzing and evaluating costs during the life cycle of a project
- Identify and describe the master data elements in the myEMS (SAP) PS module
- Describe how the myEMS (SAP) PS module supports the structure of the Department's Project Management Information Solution (PMIS)
- Describe how the myEMS (SAP) PS module is used in the Project Portfolio Management process (PPMP)
- Duration:
- 1.5 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 00062775
- Pre-requisites:
- SAP1e Overview and Basic Navigation
- Competencies:
- Governance and Project Life Cycle
PS02e Building and Managing Projects
This course is designed to provide a high-level overview on managing project financials in myEMS (SAP).
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the project management process at ESDC, including the project life cycle for major, minor and small projects
- Understand the object structure in the Project System (PS) module
- Understand the purpose and activities within the stages of a project
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the gates within a project
- Describe the high level procedure of how costs are charged to a project
- Create a project definition and work breakdown structure (WBS) elements
- Change planning cost elements in a project
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 00056866
- Pre-requisites:
- PS01e - Project Systems Overview
- Competencies:
- Governance and Project Life Cycle
PS03 Project Systems Report for Project Managers
This course is designed for project managers who are required to manage projects, analyze the financial progress of projects and understand the variances between project actuals and plans.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of the reports
- Choose the appropriate selections to retrieve and execute the reports
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within the stages/gates
- Analyze the data in the project reports
- Duration:
- 0.5 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 00056867
- Pre-requisites:
- PS02e - Building and Managing Projects
- Competencies:
- Governance and Project Life Cycle
ESDC Procurement Awareness Session
This course will provide an overview of the procurement process at ESDC and will cover:
- Chief Financial Officer Branch (CFOB) roles and responsibilities and key accountabilities
- How to manage clients' expectations in regards to procurement processing times
- The ways in which CFOB Procurement Team can assist
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Instructor-led classroom
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 10001034
- Pre-requisites:
- Overview of Procurement - C235
- Competencies:
- Contracting and Procurement
- Tools/Job aids:
- Training and Client Engagement Sessions
Technical Project Management
Project Changes and Closing
This course covers the Perform Integrated Change Control and Close Project or Phase processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Manage changing and closing the project
- Describe key principles of how to control change during a project
- Recognize how tools and techniques are used to close a project or project phase
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T921
- Pre-requisites:
- Plan and Acquire Resources - T928
- Competencies:
- Project Integration Management
Planning Risk Management
This course covers the Plan Risk Management project management process.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan Risk Management
- Define what is meant by project risk
- Identify three factors about a risk you need to determine in order to reduce uncertainty
- Identify the tools and techniques used for the Plan Risk Management process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T932
- Pre-requisites:
- Project Changes and Closing - T921
- Competencies:
- Project Risk Management
Analyzing Risk
This course covers the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis and Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis project management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Identify the tools and techniques you can use for the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process
- Identify the sections of the risk report you typically update as a result of the Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T933
- Pre-requisites:
- Planning Risk Management - T932
- Competencies:
- Project Risk Management
Responding to Risk
This course covers the Plan Risk Responses, Implement Risk Responses, and Monitor Risks project management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan and Respond to Risks
- Identify strategies for responding to negative and positive risks
- Recognize the purpose of the Implement Risk Responses process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T934
- Pre-requisites:
- Analyzing Risk - T933
- Competencies:
- Project Risk Management
Plan and Manage Communications
This course covers the Plan Communications Management and Manage Communications project management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Plan and Manage Project Communications
- Identify guidelines for planning an appropriate approach to project communications management
- Calculate the potential number of communication channels for a project, given the number of stakeholders involved
- Identify the tools and techniques of the Manage Communications process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T930
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop the Project Schedule - T925
- Competencies:
- Project Communications Management
Monitor Project Communications
This course covers the Monitor Communications project management process.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Monitor project communications
- Identify the characteristics of the Monitor Communications process
- Distinguish between the tools and techniques you can use to monitor project communications
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 0.8 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T931
- Pre-requisites:
- Plan and Manage Communications – T930
- Competencies:
- Project Communications Management; Effectiveness
Navigating through Changes and Conflicts in Projects
Of all the different types of skills and competencies a project manager uses, soft skills are the most important. The ability to communicate effectively with team members and negotiate between conflicting demands so stakeholders remain positive can mean the difference between success and failure.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Sequence the steps for controlling changes on a project
- Recognize the types of information that should be included in a communication plan
- Recognize methods for managing conflict
- Describe how to keep stakeholders positively engaged in a project
- Recognize methods for managing project change, communication, and stakeholders
- Duration:
- 0.5 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T044
- Pre-requisites:
- Monitor Project Communications – T931
- Competencies:
- Project Stakeholder Management
Develop and Manage Resources
This course covers the Develop Team, Manage Team, and Control Resources project management processes.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Develop, Manage, and Control Resources
- Recognize the tools and techniques you can use to develop teams
- Identify the tools and techniques you can use to manage the team
- Recognize effective techniques of the Control Resources process
This course is eligible for PDUs.
- Duration:
- 1.3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- T929
- Pre-requisites:
- Plan and Acquire Resources - T928
- Competencies:
- Project Resource Management
Introduction to Organization and Classification
This course offers learners a better understanding of the impact of classification decisions and changes to organizational structure and job descriptions, as well as the scope of classification action requests. Participants will explore basic concepts related to each of these topics. They will also become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the main players involved.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Better understand the impact of classification decisions, changes to the organizational structure and job descriptions, as well as grasp the scope of classification action requests.
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- P930
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Human Resources for Project Management
- Tools/Job Aids:
- Human Resources Authorities
Behavioural
Managing Your Company's Talent
Talent management focuses on recruiting, developing and retaining the right talent to drive organizational performance. This course examines the importance of having an effective talent management plan, and how to implement it. Participants will explore the key activities associated with talent management and the role of managers in pursuing a talent management strategy.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the importance of effective talent management planning
- Acquire, develop, manage and retain talented employees
- Create a strong and rewarding work environment that values employees
- Motivate employees and help them thrive as high-performing team members
- Duration:
- 0.5 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- G031
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Managing People
The First Steps in Negotiating
In this course, you'll learn how to sharpen your negotiating skills through effective preparation and by focusing on the important issues at hand. You'll explore the tools that will help you communicate for success. You'll also learn common best practices for countering ineffective negotiation techniques, and for overcoming negotiation challenges.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Prepare to negotiate
- Communicate effectively when negotiating
- Apply best practices for negotiating
- Overcome negotiation challenges
- Duration:
- 0.4 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- X183
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Negotiation
Using Strategic Thinking to Consider the Big Picture
Big-picture thinking stretches beyond the short term to consider how an organization can succeed in the longer term. This course describes how the ideas of systems thinking can help you elevate your perspective, become skillful at making sense of opposites and contradictions, and better understand cause and effect while managing your department. It also explains actions you can take to encourage big-picture thinking and how understanding the organizational value chain can help you connect to the organization's strategy and strategic plans and implement them more effectively.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize ways to get a sense of the bigger picture by elevating your perspective
- Identify examples illustrating how paradoxes helps in gaining a big-picture view of your organization
- Identify the steps to take in considering internal and external factors to gain a big-picture view of your organization
- Recognize how assessing your organization's value and supply chains can help you develop big-picture thinking
- Duration:
- 0.5 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- G028
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Choosing and Using the Best Solution
The time has come to make a final decision. In this course, you'll learn how to make smart decisions based on key criteria and decision-making styles. You'll also learn how to plan, manage, evaluate and celebrate solution implementation.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize criteria that can help you select the best solution to a problem
- Choose the appropriate decision-making style for a situation
- Recall best practices for preparing for the implementation of a solution
- Recognize how to make a decision and follow through with its implementation
- Duration:
- 0.5 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- D007
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Optional
P901 Staffing: A Resourcing Tool for Managers
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the staffing process in the context of human resources (HR) responsibilities under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). Participants will acquire a common understanding of the importance of using staffing as a management tool to meet current and future HR needs.
Staffing sub-delegation training must be completed as part of the ESDC Essential Training Curriculum for Managers.
This course will cover:
- Use of effective resourcing strategies and options
- Selection, notifications and appointments
- Assessment and informal discussions
- Managing staffing through integrated HR planning and establishing merit criteria
- Duration:
- 15 hours
- Methodology:
- Instructor-led classroom
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- P901
- Pre-requisites:
- Develop and Manage Resources - T929
- Competencies:
- Human Resources for Project Management
Becoming a Manager: The Basics
Becoming a Manager: The Basics gives you the basic knowledge to meet the demands of your new management role in the public service of Canada. In this online self-paced course, you will cover leadership and management skills and reflect on your own learning and development.
This course is a prerequisite for the virtual edition of the Management Development Program (MDPv).
- Duration:
- 9 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- G412
- Pre-requisites:
- Talent Management: Developing and Engaging Talent – X041
- Competencies:
- Managing People
Procurement 201: Statements of Work
Procurement (purchasing and contracting) training for ESDC employees about how to define requirements and draft the statement of work document, as well as evaluation criteria.
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- ESDC Procurement Awareness Session
- Course ID:
- 10001300
- Pre-requisites:
- ESDC Procurement Awareness Session
- Competencies:
- Contracting and Procurement
Procurement 202: Managing Contracts
Procurement (purchasing and contracting) training for ESDC employees about how to manage contracts, including amendments and invoices.
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 10001301
- Pre-requisites:
- ESDC Procurement Awareness Session
- Competencies:
- Contracting and Procurement
Aligning Goals and Priorities to Manage Time
Meeting targets and achieving goals consistently, regardless of the business situation, isn't easy. A big part of doing this successfully is managing your time. In this course, you will learn why it's important to align your goals with the goals of your organization—and how to do this using a goal alignment worksheet. You'll also learn how to ask questions to clarify goals and how to establish priorities based on these goals.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Sequence examples of the steps for using a goal alignment worksheet to align your goals with organizational goals
- Identify some guiding principles that can help you prioritize your work effectively
- Match tasks to their appropriate level of urgency and importance as defined in a Priority Matrix
- Determine your goals and then prioritize your work tasks according to their importance and urgency
- Duration:
- 0.5 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- G006
- Pre-requisites:
- Using Strategic Thinking to Consider the Big Picture – G028
- Competencies:
- Effectiveness
Orientation Session for Staffing Sub-Delegation at ESDC
The goal of this course is to give you, as a sub-delegated manager, the knowledge and competencies to exercise your sub-delegated authorities as per ESDC's Staffing Direction policies and guidelines and the Public Service Commission's (PSC) Appointment Framework. This 1 hour WebEx course is mandatory for managers requiring sub-delegation in staffing or who could need it in the future. This course also serves as the mandatory "refresher course" which sub-delegated managers must complete every 5 years. At the end of this course, you will be required to complete a 10 question test and obtain a minimum score of 70% to pass this course.
Staffing sub-delegation training must be completed as part of the ESDC Essential Training Curriculum for Managers.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the staffing system
- Provide an overview of the Public Service Commission's (PSC) Appointment Framework
- Provide an overview of ESDC's staffing approach and direction
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Course ID:
- 0005857
- Pre-requisites:
- Staffing: A Resourcing Tool for Managers – P901
- Competencies:
- Human Resources for Project Management
Section 34 of the FAA Certification for Processing Agents
The goal of this course is to meet the required training set out by Treasury Board for functional specialists to have the skills and competencies to properly exercise their financial delegation in accordance with the Financial Administration Act.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Certify and verify statutory payments under section 34(1)(b) of the FAA.
- Approve benefit payments in accordance with section 34(1)(b) of the FAA.
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Methodology:
- Web-based
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- 00002980
- Pre-requisites:
- None
- Competencies:
- Human Resources for Project Management
Project and Programme Sponsorship Workshop
Project and Programme Sponsorship Workshop
This full-day workshop provides an opportunity for executive project sponsors to better understand their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in sponsoring projects and large-scale change initiatives in the Government of Canada.
This workshop will discuss the change environment in which projects and large-scale change initiatives operate, and how sponsors can support successful delivery of change within a programme or project environment.
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the change environment within which Programmes and Projects operate
- Explain the Sponsor's role, responsibilities, and accountabilities
- Summarize the responsibilities of key supporting Sponsor roles within a Programme or Project environment
- Recognize the value of Programme or Project reviews, especially how they can support the Sponsor and the successful delivery of change.
- Duration:
- 6 hours
- Methodology:
- Instructor-led classroom
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Course ID:
- N/A
Contact nc-bgpe-epmo-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca for registration information.
Additional Reading
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBok® Guide)
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBok® Guide) is the knowledge within the profession of project management and includes proven traditional practices that are widely applied in project management.
- Duration:
- 793 pages
- Methodology:
- Reading
- Course ID:
- N/A
Contact Us
To reach us, please contact the PMCD team in the EPMO's generic mailbox at: nc-bgpe-epmo-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.