The Power of Project Management Skills
Stay ahead in your career with essential project management skills through our accredited programs.
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New to Business Analysis?
Kick-start your Business Analysis Training with our 2-day intro course!
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Space Rental at 700 Sussex
Are you planning a corporate event and looking for the perfect space to host it?
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NEW COURSE: Sustainable Project Management Certification
Gain the knowledge and tools to manage projects and deliver sustainable project outcomes by incorporating exercises, examples, and scenarios to reinforce learning.
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Free Custom Labour Market Reports Offered by Ottawa Employment Hub
Learn more about local labour market conditions, job trends, top industries & MORE!
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In-person classes resume at 700 Sussex!
We are excited to announce that in-person public professional development classes are resuming at the downtown Ottawa training centre in September.
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Making the most of your summer
Upskill this summer from the location of your choice.
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The magic formula for franchises
Training is a key to success in delivering a consistent brand across a franchise.
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Applying for your homebuilder or vendor licence?
Take the HCRA assessments from anywhere, 24/7, without having to schedule an appointment, and check out our new industry-specific courses.
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The project economy is here
January 2022 is feeling a lot like — well, most of 2021. But things have changed. Are you ready for the project economy?
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The gift of unplugging
Remote work has blurred the already thin line between our work and personal lives. You deserve a clean break this holiday.
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Getting Lean to help others get healthier
We worked with Bruyère to help them work even more efficiently.
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‘I don’t need project management training.’
Are you sure? These scenarios might help you change your mind.
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Get your ship together
Manufacturers are warning about shortages this Christmas, in part due to shipping delays. What’s causing the problems?
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Keeping your focus
Be more productive by stopping, embracing paper, listening and sleeping.
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Training is about more than productivity
Generational trends show training is increasingly important to your recruitment and retention goals.
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What skills should I have in 2021?
The world has changed but, in a lot of ways, the skills employers look for haven’t.
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Little letters with a big impact
Have you thought about adding a certification to your résumé?
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Turning the she-cession into she-covery
Women have experienced a disproportionate share of the social and economic fallout from Covid-19. We need to address that, if we truly want to get ‘back to normal.’
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Analyzing a career in business analysis
Are you good at problem solving? Enjoy technology? Check out this fast-growing field.
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Can you relate?
Want to ensure your staff, software and strategy are aligning? We have a training
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Create better conversations this fall
As some of us prepare to head back to the office, we may find there’s a need to sharpen some of our interpersonal skills.
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Ready to return to the office?
Before you go back to the office, you might think about heading ‘back to the books.’
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Digital learning for digital performance
Here’s a bit of trivia for you: how many of the world’s top 20 job roles are software- and technology-based?
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The clock is ticking
In today’s fast-paced business environment, you don’t have years to solve problems.
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Gone in a Flash
With the end of 2020 just over a month from now, it turns out the year that brought us everything from Covid-19 to “murder hornets” has one more curveball in store.
Read moreMeet the FOKRs (the Fabulous OKRs, that is)
Two out of three executives do not believe their company’s strategy will lead to success. Are you one of them?
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Working with the robots
They aren’t taking our jobs necessarily, but they are changing them. Is your organization ready for the Future of Work?
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The power of defaults
If the vast majority of your employees or clients will take the path of least resistance, where do you think that path should lead them?
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Breaking all the rules
Have you ever inspired the creation of new rules — either at your workplace, somewhere you volunteer, or maybe your childhood home?
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How a single olive can improve a company’s bottom line
Would you notice — or care — that it was missing from your meal?
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Size matters
And bigger isn’t always better, as this cautionary tale about the difference between features and benefits reminds us.
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Is your technology ready for 2020?
Covid-19 isn’t the only virus that we need to worry about this year. Experts warn there’s also an outbreak of hacking.
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Top three reasons to get your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Adding the power of three simple letters can help you improve your pay and find new opportunities.
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Planning a strategy refresh when everything seems uncertain
Whether your strategy is gathering dust in a corner or the ink is barely dry, it may be time for a refresh. But how do you get started?
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Growing from failure
An opening-day disaster didn’t spell the end for what is now one of America’s most successful companies.
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Benefits your organization could tap into during Covid-19
The federal and provincial governments have rolled out various programs to help businesses keep the lights on through the pandemic.
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Change management — as seen on TV
While you could be forgiven for thinking programs like Kitchen Nightmares are mere reality shows, have you considered them as snapshots of change management projects in action?
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How Ottawa’s construction sector is building its way to the top
Looking to build a great career? Learn more about one of Ottawa’s largest employment sectors.
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Monday Matinee: What makes a good leader?
Does asking for help actually make you a better leader? This classic TED Talk looks at the research.
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Three key takeaways from the Ottawa 2020 Manufacturing Sector Spotlight
You might be surprised by how many manufacturers are building great jobs in Ottawa.
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Three ways to use social media for learning
When you think about social media, maybe you write it off as a place where people share pictures of their lunch or their pets. How could it possibly help you learn or work better?
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Four ways to help employees retain what they’ve learned
Improved retention can help save time and money. Here’s what you can do to help employees remember what they’ve learned.
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The skills gap in Canada
Before Covid-19 hit, many Canadian organizations were having trouble filling vacant jobs.
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Microcredentialling and Gamification in Learning
Power up your learning – no cheat codes required.
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The right ingredients for growth
Are there skills you or your team members think you’ll never develop? If so, this article is for you!
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The business investment that pays handsome dividends
Your people are your only real renewable resource!
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Engaging adult learners online
Our instructor-led, virtual classroom model allows for a greater exchange of ideas suited to the needs of adult learners.
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Stay social — virtually
Don’t let your team’s social cohesion become a casualty of Covid-19.
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Read me: Summer 2020 book recommendations
Whether you find yourself on the dock, the beach or in a comfy chair this summer, curl up with these great reads to help you advance your career and help your team succeed.
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Supports and guidance for organizations re-opening during Covid-19
Whether you’re ready for stage two, still waiting in the wings or you’ve been open since day one, there are resources out there to help your team succeed.
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Overcoming a fear of change
It can feel stressful or uncomfortable when you’re working in an environment of constant change. So, how do you best support your teammates and organization in adapting to new ways of working and doing?
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Monday Matinee: What can you control?
When giving feedback to a colleague, is it better to praise their ability or their effort?
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Have a great morning
We’ve found a few tips to help you get a better start to your day.
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Monday Matinee: How to learn anything
Don’t have 10,000 hours to learn something? Josh Kaufman has good news for you!
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Don’t space out when gathering requirements
Have you heard the story about the Mars climate observing probe launched by NASA that was destroyed as it entered the red planet’s orbit?
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Cultivating an attitude of gratitute
When a loved one passes, someone we know might mention the five stages of grief.
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Protecting your time
Preserving your precious focus — and sanity — while working at home
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What do you mean by online learning?
There are many different models to deliver quality education digitally.
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The art and science of change
Change management is where the rubber meets the road in innovation.
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Feeling stressed? You’re not alone
A new Angus Reid survey shows half of Canadians believe their mental health has worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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What business are you in?
Before you answer, here are a few additional questions to consider.
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What would you do with more free time?
Think seriously about lean during seriously lean times.
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Zooming into trouble
Here’s what to do in the event your Zoom session is compromised.
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COVID-19 resources we recommend for your business
Add these to your shopping list alongside the soap and toiletries.
Don’t worry, they’re all in stock and there are no long lineups!
