Catalogue of Employee Learning Offerings

Welcome to the Algonquin College Catalogue of Employee Learning Offerings! This fulsome collection is composed of the ongoing employee learning opportunities provided by four of the key learning and development players at the college: AC Online, Centre for Organizational Learning, Corporate Training, and Learning and Teaching Services. For employees to successfully enrol in their desired offering a comprehensive list of enrolment instructions for each areas’ offerings has been provided under the “Employee Enrolment Processes” heading.

The offerings have been divided into seven categories: Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Diversity, Leadership, Legislated Training, Teaching & Learning, Technology, and Workplace Skills.

Employee Enrolment Processes

Note: The learning offerings listed are offered at various times. If the View Offerings link states “No listings found”, it means that no offerings are currently scheduled. If you would like more information about these learning opportunities or you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact employeelearning@algonquincollege.com.

Category	Offered Through	Category	Name	Description	Delivery	Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification	ITIL is a widely accepted approach to IT service management (ITSM), which has been adopted by individuals and organizations across the world. It provides a cohesive set of best practice, drawn from the public and private sectors internationally. The ITIL4 release identifies how IT Service Management has evolved as you explore the key elements, concepts and terminology of ITIL.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Managing Benefits™ Foundation Certification	"Managing Benefits" aims to help organizations address the problem of demonstrating return on investments. This is an exam preparation course that requires pre-reading and study in the evenings as you proceed through the course.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Managing Benefits™ Practitioner Certification	"Managing Benefits" aims to help organizations address the problem of demonstrating return on investments. This is an exam preparation course that requires pre-reading and study in the evenings as you proceed through the course.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Managing Benefits™ Foundation and Practitioner Certification	Learn how to implement effective benefits management practices and sustain progress.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		MSP® Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner Certification	If you are in charge of a program whether in implementation of new technologies, regulatory or organizational transformation, MSP certification is for you. MSP provides an effective and proven methodology for transformational program management. The MSP framework helps organizations deliver complex programs that transform them. This methodology is based on experiences in both the public and private sector and has quickly become the reference in program management.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		MSP® Managing Successful Programmes Foundation Certification	MSP - Managing Successful Programmes provides an effective and proven methodology for transformational program management. The MSP framework helps organizations deliver complex programs that transform them.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		MSP® Managing Successful Programmes Foundation and Practitioner Certification	MSP - Managing Successful Programmes provides an effective and proven methodology for transformational program management. The MSP framework helps organizations deliver complex programs that transform them.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Management of Portfolios® Practitioner Certification	The Foundation certification confirms that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Office or in a range of portfolio management roles. The Foundation level is also a pre-requisite for the Practitioner certification. The exam voucher is included in the cost of the course.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Management of Portfolios® Foundation Certification	The Foundation certification confirms that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Office or in a range of portfolio management roles. The Foundation level is also a pre-requisite for the Practitioner certification. The exam voucher is included in the cost of the course.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Management of Portfolios® Foundation and Practitioner Certification	The Foundation certification confirms that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Office or in a range of portfolio management roles. The Foundation level is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner certification.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Microsoft Excel Level 3: Spreadsheet Analysis (2016, 2019)	Learn advanced spreadsheet analysis by mastering Excel functions, Goal Seek, Data Tables, Scenario concepts and reports, Solver tool, and workbook auditing.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Microsoft Excel Level 3: Data Management (2016, 2019)	Learn how to manage your data in Excel using forms, filters, database functions, PivotTables, PivotCharts and Slicers.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Microsoft Excel: Level 2 (2016, 2019)	Learn to organize, protect and display data using formulas and functions, multiple workbooks, charts, and advanced formatting.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Microsoft Excel: Level 1 (2016, 2019)	Learn to create and manage Excel worksheets, organize columns and cells, calculate values with basic formulas, and change the setup for viewing and printing.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Change Management Practitioner Certification	Learn the professional knowledge expected of an effective change manager.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Change Management Foundation Certification	Learn the professional knowledge expected of an effective change manager.	Virtual	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Succession Planning and Knowledge Transfer	Business sustainability and succession planning go hand-in-hand. This 2-day workshop will give you the expertise and tools you need to manage the knowledge transfer requirements in your team expertly.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Generations in the Workplace	In the modern workplace, you need to understand how to meet the needs of multi-generational employees in order to lead with confidence. This workshop will help you do just that.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		Transitioning to Leadership	Transition into your new leadership role faster and equip yourself with the skills you need to create enthusiastic and confident employees.	Virtual, Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		Risk Management and Rocket Science: What They Have in Common	This workshop will explain the fundamentals of Risk Management and the College Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, using the College Policy and guideline for ERM as a backdrop. Participants are introduced to the risk management process including risk identification, risk analysis and risk assessment and will gain an understanding for College risk appetite in terms of the College risk categories of Strategic / Reputation, Financial, Legal/Compliance and Operational/Hazard.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Centre for Organizational Learning		Course Material Adoption System Training	This training course supports participant familiarity with Policy AD04 Adoption and Ordering of Course Materials, and the impacts this policy has on the Course Material Adoption Process. Through this training you will review the Course Material Adoption Process and apply knowledge to real-life scenarios. Completion of this training program is required prior to submitting any Course Material Requests. If you have questions about this training, or the Course Material Adoption process, please send an e-mail to cms@algonquincollege.com.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		Information Security Awareness and Training	This information security awareness and training program has been developed to help you understand how to protect sensitive college information and reduce the risks to our IT assets. You will have the opportunity to educate yourself about protective measures and initiatives to defend against these risks.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		AODA Accessibility in Teaching and Learning	What is AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is provincial legislation with the goal of removing barriers for people with disabilities by 2025. This online module covers Accessibility in Teaching and Learning within the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulation of the AODA.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		AODA Accessibility in Employment for Administrators	What is AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is provincial legislation with the goal of removing barriers for people with disabilities by 2025. This online module covers the Employment standards within the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulation of the AODA.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		AODA Accessibility in Customer Service	What is AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is provincial legislation with the goal of removing barriers for people with disabilities by 2025. This online module provides customer service training and must be completed by all Ontario-based College employees.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Introduction to Inclusion & Diversity at Algonquin College	In this first HR micro-course, learners will explore inclusion and diversity at Algonquin College. After defining what those terms mean, this course will set the foundation for their journey into inclusion and diversity by outlining why inclusion and diversity are crucial to Algonquin College's success and how this can empower College employees.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	Centre for Organizational Learning		Mental Health First Aid	Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Many of us feel unsure how to recognize and support a decline in mental well-being or mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is certified by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to give you tools and confidence to make a difference.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	Centre for Organizational Learning		Creating & Promoting Mental Wellness	Employee wellness impacts performance, morale and engagement. Research shows that we can make a difference in our workplaces through early intervention and supportive policies and practices. Open communication, effective leadership and the reduction of stigma are key to effectively managing and assisting employees. Participants in this workshop will have an opportunity to gain information on this topic as well as share effective practices with colleagues from across the College.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	AC Online		MGT2396 Occupational Health and Safety	The technical practices and legislation surrounding workplace health and safety are explored. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Students also study the role the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) plays in Canada and Ontario. Furthermore, regulatory compliance, accident and injury prevention, incident investigation, risk assessment, hazardous agents, employee education and wellness programs are discussed.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	AC Online		OFF2378 Interpersonal Relations	In the context of increased use of technology in today's workplace, the human touch remains a cornerstone of business interactions and the successful achievement of goals. Students analyze interpersonal relations and effective digital communication in the workplace. Discussions and projects investigate important contemporary topics including cultural diversity, teamwork and problem solving. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop productivity, stress-management skills and other competencies for building relationships in the workplace.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	AC Online		EDU2002 Developing Online Course Content	The development of online course content requires an in-depth understanding of personal learning, the incorporation of digital competencies for the 21st century and compliance with ethical principles and current compliancy standards. The development of interactive content and activities that engage learners to practise and extend their knowledge and skills is emphasized. Students explore instructional media to create rich elements that are visually appealing and fully engage the learner with the content, fellow students and their facilitator.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	AC Online		EDU2003 Online Course Delivery	Facilitating online courses is a methodology that requires the knowledge and skills of proven strategies that involve students in active learning. Students learn synchronous and asynchronous communication strategies and create effective communication processes for online learners to enable them to construct new knowledge in collaboration with peers. Students research best practices in online student engagement and use key functions of content management systems.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	AC Online		CST8116 Intro to Computer Programming	Possessing the fundamentals of logic, problem-solving and programming language structure provides a solid foundation for further study in the field. Students develop introductory knowledge of computer programming with emphasis on problem analysis and design, using algorithms, pseudocode, flowcharts, UML Class Diagrams and testing, with the Java programming language used as a means to implement problem solution designs. Through an introduction to the Java programming language students use sequential structures, selection structures, repetition structures, variables, constants, methods, constructors, one-dimensional arrays, object-oriented programming, classes, objects, abstraction, encapsulation, inputs, outputs, coding conventions and documentation. Theory is reinforced with application by means of practical laboratory assessments.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	AC Online		MGT5079 Project Definition and Planning	Defining and managing a project scope ensures that the project includes all the required work. Students learn practical skills and knowledge related to project definition and planning, creation of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource allocation, development of the project budget and close-out management techniques. Through group exercises and case study analysis, students acquire project management planning skills and concepts.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	AC Online		MGT5083 Project Management and the Human Interface	Human resources management is important to organizing, leading and managing project teams. Students explore various leadership techniques necessary to control the human dynamic within the project life cycle. Through a series of workshops and exercises, students study the key concepts, tools and techniques for motivating high performance in project teams, such as teambuilding and motivation, leadership and conflict control. Students develop an understanding of the importance of blending sound project management techniques with effective leadership skills.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	AC Online		MGT5084 Project Management Scheduling & Software	Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through the application of project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to manage successful projects.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	AC Online		MGT5164 Introduction to Project Management	Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of project management knowledge and theory.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	AC Online		OFF2377 Computer and Presentation Applications	Efficient use of computers and office productivity tools is essential for the timely completion of assigned tasks in the workplace. Students develop their software skills through a series of activities and practical tests, and increase their abilities with presentation software, ensuring that they are following instructions, proofreading and using software functions correctly. Beginning with the operating system, students develop a range of valuable skills for computer operation, file management, email and electronic calendaring techniques.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	Centre for Organizational Learning		Being Well by Cultivating Our Resilience	Examine and learn about the importance of building resiliency within ourselves, with the benefit of allowing us to ably bounce back during challenging times. You are also invited to participate in a 0.5 hour weekly Peer Learning Exchange to share your thoughts and ideas on the topic of building resiliency. Each week you will be requested to review short chunks of information including videos that are focused on a particular aspect of resiliency.	Hybrid	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	Centre for Organizational Learning		Supporting Student Mental Health Workshop	This two hour session covers awareness and skills for recognizing, responding and referring students in mental health distress. Particular emphasis is given to the unique challenges of giving support in the virtual world.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Bridging Cultural Differences in Diverse Teams	This series of training videos chronicle workplace integration from the perspectives of employers, immigrant professionals, and established Canadians. Through their stories, learn how they work out the challenges related to integrating immigrant professionals into the workplace.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Building Relationships: Learning about Truth and Reconciliation	This self-paced multi-media course provides a basic, foundational knowledge on Truth and Reconciliation that nearly all Canadians missed during their education journey, and is intended for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. This 2.5 to 3 - hour course offers you a concise primer on the truths and implications of the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous Peoples and those who settled on their lands in Canada.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Ethical Upstander Training for Inclusion Leaders	This is an advanced training that provides participants with the basic skills to become an active bystander. This training includes short videos, partner sharing, small group activities, templates for challenging discussions and scenarios and activities for practice. At the completion of EUT, participants will be able to: 1. Identify commonly targeted social identity groups 2. Understand and counter the bystander effect psychology at the root of inaction 3. Recognize the conditions which promote and inhibit bystander intervention 4. Use a variety of strategies to effectively interrupt potentially harmful situations 5. Respectfully support those who have been targeted 6. Effectively call in those in our community who are doing the harm Please note: All attendees must have completed the Introduction to Inclusion and Diversity at Algonquin College course.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Fair and Effective Interviews	Targeted to people Managers at Algonquin College, Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion with Vern Myers is a video driven and self-paced course structured to provide you with full flexibility - It should take you less than 40 minutes to complete and you can come back and re-watch as needed. The content is developed to be both interesting and useful as you lead fair and equitable hiring competitions. Outline 1. Introduction to Fair and Effective Interviewing 2. Accounting for Our Cultural Diversity Lens 3. Overcoming Our Discomfort with Difference 4. Checking Our Stereotypes and Biases 5. Tips for Fair and Effective Interviewing	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Introduction to Gender and Sexual Diversity	Come join this interactive and conversational workshop to learn more about gender and sexual diversity. The course facilitators will guide the participants through an introduction to the key terms and concepts related to sex, sexuality and gender; provide some practical tips on inclusive and respectful behaviors, and practice application with case studies. This workshop is open for any employee who wants to become more inclusive to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Kaleidoscope College Conference	What is Kaleidoscope? Recognizing the wealth of talent and knowledge within our own College, workshops and sessions are developed and facilitated primarily by Algonquin employees essentially, learning by the people for the people. Participating in the Kaleidoscope Conference, will provide employees the opportunity to: gain insight into challenges and opportunities network and connect through fun, informal events make new contacts and build relationships across the College re-energize both professionally and personally reaffirm the AC culture of commitment to excellence in post-secondary education.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Knowledge Centre for 2SLGBTQ	As members of this association, Algonquin College employees are welcome to access this content to learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. As new content is added, you will receive a notification.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Knowledge Centre for Inclusion Infusions	Inclusion Infusions Live events aim to spark your curiosity about others, challenge your thinking about inclusion and diversity, and inspire you to reflect on your own values and behaviours.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Knowledge Centre for Student Academic Accommodations	This repository is a tool that provides leadership, guidance, and support to help faculty and employees. The goal of this Knowledge Centre is to provide a foundation of learning towards a fully accessible and inclusive academic environment.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		AC CARES Service Excellence Model	The AC People Plan states in 1.3 Our People Promise, People come to work at Algonquin College, and continue their careers here, because they have a strong commitment to service, life-long learning and helping our clients, the learners, become leaders of tomorrow. Participants in this interactive workshop will work both individually, and as a team, to reflect on AC's Customer Service Standards (CARES) and review various scenarios to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of service delivery excellence. Participants will discuss and have the opportunity to examine service delivery best practices and share some of their own proven techniques for dealing with customers effectively.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Algonquin Leadership in Education Institute (ALEI)	In support of the College's commitment to provide an opportunity for all employees to develop and grow their leadership capabilities, the Algonquin Leadership in Education Institute focuses on the knowledge and skills related to leadership in higher education and provides opportunities for their application. The Algonquin Leadership in Education Institute (ALEI) consists of three separate programs: The Leader in Me (ALEI 1), Leading with Others (ALEI 2) and Organizational Leadership (ALEI 3).	Hybrid	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Building Collaborative Union - Management Relationships	*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is restricted to administrative staff with supervisory responsibility only. Administrators recognize the importance of adhering to Collective Agreements yet, sometimes, find it difficult when dealing with the challenges that come with the effective management of their team members. In this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to further develop the skills necessary to meet the challenges of managing in a unionized environment through exploring key information, small group discussion and the sharing of effective practice. By the end of the workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Learn key information about collective agreements to leverage stronger relationships; Create a network with other managers across the college for further support; and Better understand the support available to managers from Human Resources.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Courageous Conversations	Communication can take all kinds of forms and, when done effectively, can help us to build strong relationships both at work and in our personal lives. Often, we are presented with situations that require a difficult and/or uncomfortable conversation. Sometimes it takes courage to initiate such conversations. Through the sharing of effective practice and key strategies for success, participants will have an opportunity to learn and apply strategies that will make courageous conversations more positive and productive. Participants will be asked to bring along a scenario of a difficult conversation they need to have with a colleague, family, and/or friend. The Interpersonal Skills and Relationship Building Workshop compliments this one well. By the end of the workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Use a courageous conversation framework to prepare for a difficult conversation; Discover techniques to turn difficult conversations into productive conversations; Prepare and practice a 60 second opening statement for a difficult conversation; Connect with others who are willing to share effective practice and provide support in this area in the future.	Hybrid	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Financial Literacy - Learn to Optimize the Finance Infrastructure for Success	This introductory session will provide participants with an overview of the Finance Department of Algonquin College, as well as the Budgeting Process, Strategic Long Term Forecasting, and Funding models used by the College. This interactive session is intended to provide key information to new College employees so that they understand the fundamental financial components and accounting processes of Algonquin College, and to share Finance Department information to support employees in succeeding in their new roles with Algonquin College. By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Explore the budget process at Algonquin; Investigate the ways in which RCM are applied to the budget process; and Understand the implications for individual departmental budgets.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Internal Control-Financial Integrity	Over many years, organizations develop standards and guidelines to help them create their internal control environment. While there may be some differences in the standards and guidelines they adopt, organizations strive to institute a control framework that promotes ethical and equitable asset management while being operationally efficient and transparent. As with any business, operational risks and inefficiencies can threaten their ability to achieve success. The College's ability to take advantage of opportunities while effectively mitigate operational risks has a significant impact on our ability to remain financially sustainable. By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Understand the College's Internal Control Framework; Discuss Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Explore the concept of operating with Financial Integrity; and Identify where they can find support when faced with difficult financial decisions.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Introduction to the AC Way	This course will equip you with a foundational understanding of the AC Way, the College’s culture of continuous improvement. Come and see what continuous improvement means to Algonquin College, and how you can begin your journey with the 8 types of Painpoints and the DMAIC improvement framework.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Leadership Development for Women	This is a repository of resources from the Leadership Development for Women networking community	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Living in Change - A Practical Approach	A successful change environment requires trust and takes strong guidance and leadership. An event like the adoption of a Strategic Plan or a new way of working requires transition from the known to the unknown. Statistically, change initiatives have a high degree of failure and can serve to polarize those who welcome the change from those that oppose it. Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to discuss the methodology and to identify the natural reactions to change. Participants will learn the value of both positive and negative reactions and understand how each are important to the change process. By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Explore effective models and strategies that facilitate change; Discuss resistance as an important part of the change process and its importance in achieving success; and Consider effective strategies for specific working environments.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Program Quality Assurance	The participants in this workshop examine how the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Binding Policy Directive Framework for Programs of Instruction' guides and informs key Algonquin College policies, processes, practices and tools related to new program development and ongoing quality assurance activities. These core activities ensure the College maintains program quality and currency, and meets the expectations set out by the Ministry and the Board of Governors. Session Goals: To provide guidance and support to new and near-new Chairs and Managers on academic quality assurance and related processes. To develop capacity and understanding amongst Chairs and Managers about academic quality assurance. To engage Chairs and Managers in discussions about academic quality assurance including best practices and common challenges.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Salary Calculations	*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is restricted to administrative staff with supervisory responsibility only. Designed for all academic managers, this workshop will provide an in-depth review of starting step placement calculations and the requirements of the collective agreement. Managers will be able to practice using samples and will be coached on best practices for a review of experience and credentials as it relates to discussions with job applicants. By the end of the workshop participants will have had the opportunity to: Review starting salary calculations within the parameters of the collective agreement; Apply starting step salaries in a variety of situations; and Share best practices.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Standard Workload Formula (SWFs)	*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is restricted to administrative staff with supervisory responsibility only. During this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore and discuss the provisions of articles 11.01 and 11.02 of the Academic Collective Agreement when developing workload assignments for full-time professors and instructors. This workshop will provide participants with the college's interpretation of these provisions for reference when developing Standard Workload Forms (SWFs) By the end of this workshop, participants will have had the opportunity to: Understand the Article 11 SWF formula and how it is used to assign academic workload to Professors and Instructors; Gain knowledge of the process and timelines for assigning academic workload and submitting SWFs; and Understand the dispute resolution process related to SWFs.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Centre for Organizational Learning		Support Staff Classifications	*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is restricted to administrative staff with supervisory responsibility only. This workshop will provide an overview of the purpose and structure of the Position Description Form (PDF) for Support Staff. Managers will understand the function of the pointing process as a broader compensation structure in the CAAT system. Managers will be provided with sample PDFs in order to develop analytical and critical thinking skills, best practices related to PDF updates will be reviewed, and the arbitration process will be discussed. By the end of the workshop participants will have had the opportunity to: Investigate the purpose and structure of the PDF; Explore the pointing process; and Understand and share best practices for writing and updating PDFs.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		Ontario Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness (OSHSA)	Among other topics, this training course introduces employees to the roles and responsibilities of workplace parties, duties and rights of workers and supervisors and general workplace hazards.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence Policy Awareness	This mandatory training course introduces all employees to Algonquin's, Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence Policy Awareness (SA16), protocols and procedures, as well as supports all employees in responding to incidences of sexual violence within the College community.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Legislated Training	Centre for Organizational Learning		WHMIS Online Course	Ontario Health & Safety Awareness Training: Among other topics, this course teaches employees about the roles and responsibilities of workplace parties, duties and rights of workers and supervisors and general workplace hazards. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS & WHMIS 2015) Training: This course teaches employees about the WHMIS regulations and how to identify and work safely with controlled products and chemical hazards in the workplace.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft SharePoint Online Essentials	This self-paced training serves several roles for our college community, from creating engaging learning spaces to managing projects. This training is chalked full of tips and tricks to ensure you use SharePoint as efficiently as possible.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft Planning Essentials	This self-paced course explores Microsoft Planner, Lists, and To Do. These tools have the potential to list, track, delegate, prioritize, and share project/task progression. Through a curation of online articles, videos, and scenarios, AC colleagues will identify which tool meets their unique project/task management needs.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft Client Support Essentials	This self-paced course explores Microsoft Bookings and Forms. These tools have the potential for clients and client service professionals to seamlessly book and manage their service appointments and gather client feedback. Through a curation of online articles and videos, AC colleagues will identify which tool meets their unique client service needs.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft Excel Essentials	This is a self-paced course that focuses on common functions and features available in Microsoft Excel. The content for this course has been assembled using LinkedIn Learning instructional videos and has been divided into two separate modules, Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft Teams Essentials	Participants will explore the processes used to create and manage teams while also considering methods for effectively collaborating in Algonquin College’s approved chat and collaboration solution, Microsoft Teams. Through a curation of videos, readings, guidelines, and scenarios you will receive practical familiarity with the features, functions, and adherence to Algonquin College best-practices in Teams.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft OneDrive Essentials	Ease of access to work files via cloud storage and ensuring file security have become a major priority at Algonquin College. Participants in this training will explore the file storing, sharing, and management capabilities of Algonquin College's approved cloud storage solution, Microsoft OneDrive. Through video, interactive imagery, written instructions, and best-practices documentation you will receive practical familiarity with the features, functions, and adherence to Algonquin College best-practices in Microsoft OneDrive.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Microsoft Copilot Essentials	Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming an integral part of how we work. As an employee, whether you have a technical background or not, a foundational understanding of the capabilities, recommended uses, and commercial data protection that governs our adopted AI tools is essential. Through a curation of online video, written best-practice resources, and Microsoft Support links, employees will learn how to best interact with the generative AI tool Microsoft Copilot in this training.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		Knowledge Centre for New Employees	The Knowledge Centre for New Employees is designed to provide you with access to the information you will need to get you off to a good start working at Algonquin College. This repository shares general information and resources common to ALL Algonquin College employees who work at the Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth campuses.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		New Employee College Orientation	As requested in your HR Onboarding letter - Thank you for your registration to attend your upcoming College Orientation. We are thrilled to welcome you to this half-day session scheduled from 9:00am-11:30am. The New Employee Orientation Session provides an overview of the College vision, mission and values; strategic plan and organizational structure. The session also reviews key policies and legislated and mandatory training guidelines. The New Employee College Orientation Session introduces services and departments which can assist new employees with support, information and tools.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		Certified Local Change Agent	Help your peers, managers and teams to embrace and implement change successfully.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		Change Management Foundation & Practitioner Certification	Learn the professional knowledge expected of an effective change manager.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		Managing Benefits™ Foundation & Practitioner Certification	Managing Benefits aims to help organizations address the problem of demonstrating return on investments. This is an exam preparation course that requires pre-reading and study in the evenings as you proceed through the course.	Virtual	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		Leadership and Management for Women	Learn how to advance your career by identifying your leadership style and managerial strengths.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Leadership	Corporate Training		PMI® PMP® Exam Preparation	For those with working experience in project management. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfully manage projects.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Agile: Implementing an Agile Project	Learn the fundamentals of Agile project management, including the key processes involved.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE1: Fundamentals of Business Analysis	Explore the roles, responsibilities and techniques of high-performing business analysts today.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE2: Accelerated Requirements Elicitation and Analysis	Learn to accelerate the cycle of requirements elicitation and analysis with collaborative techniques.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE3: Facilitation Techniques for Business Analysts	Learn to prepare a workshop agenda to encourage participation and the articulation of different viewpoints.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE4: Modeling Business Processes and Workflows	Explore the key elements of a business process including governance, metrics, alignment, activities and sequences.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE5: Use Case Modeling	Explore the evolution of use cases throughout the project life cycle and learn how to plan and lead a use case workshop.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE6: Validating and Testing Requirements	Examine business analysis techniques for traceability and scope control for requirements verification and validation.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		BAE7: Business Analysis in an Agile Environment	Learn to effectively plan, manage and close requirements for a software development project using Agile Scrum practices.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Better Minute Taking	Develop your listening and recording skills in mock meeting sessions.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®) Certification	This course aims to provide participants with baseline knowledge of the Business Relationship Management role and organizational capability associated with this role.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Effective Business Writing	Develop your writing by improving editing skills and use minimal words to communicate messages effectively.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Managing Priorities, Tasks and Deadlines	Learn to adopt portable techniques for managing your time and schedule to achieve maximum productivity.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Office Productivity: Word, Excel and Outlook Time Management	Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and how to use Outlook as a time management tool.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME1: Introduction to Managing Projects	Discover the project management framework, project life cycle, processes and knowledge areas.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME2: Resource, Communications & Stakeholder Management	Learn to develop and implement communication plans to lead a high-performing team and to engage stakeholders.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME3: Project Schedule and Cost	Learn to develop a time-phased project schedule and use earned value to monitor project performance.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME4: Project Risk Management	Learn to adopt risk management strategies and activities to achieve consistent outcomes on projects.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME5: Project Quality Management	Learn to develop a quality management plan and design requirements to meet stakeholder and organizational expectations.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME6: Procurement and Contract Management	Discover how to align project procurement processes and identify elements in a contract document to allow for contract risk management.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		PME7: Project Implementation and Closure	Learn to complete a project management plan, obtain approvals, manage project change and close out project phases.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Resolving Conflict	Learn how to effectively manage conflict and improve communication in the workplace.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Take Control of Your Workday with Microsoft® Outlook®	Set up a system that allows you to focus on your overall vision, role, goals and priorities.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Corporate Training		Writing Effective Emails	Learn how to communicate information clearly and achieve the desired outcome of your messages.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Curriculum Development and Renewal Series	The Curriculum Development and Renewal Series (CDRS) provides opportunities for experienced and new program coordinators and those leading curriculum activities to enhance their understanding of curriculum development and review. The series focuses on the processes, skills and resources for curriculum activities such as Annual Curriculum Review (ACR), program outcome mapping, and course development. Participants discuss ways to leverage the input of industry through the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) as well as how to collaborate with colleagues to create and sustain quality curriculum. The series follows program curriculum through its lifecycle, allowing participants to see their role in the provincial and College processes. Coordinators contribute to and create tools and templates for a resource knowledge base.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Faculty Learning Program (FLP)	The Faculty Learning Program (FLP) is designed to introduce new full time faculty members to their roles at Algonquin College. It focuses on advanced teaching theories and skills, building a community of practice with other faculty and contributing to teaching excellence at Algonquin College. The program runs over two semesters in two courses and culminates in participants creating and sharing an original contribution to teaching for their peers and the larger college community. The program follows a teacher development framework that focuses on enhancing both theoretical knowledge of teaching and specific skills required to be an effective educator.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)	The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a Canadian, grassroots, certificate program. During this intensive three-day workshop (24 hours in total), participants will work collaboratively in a small group setting (e.g. 1 Facilitator: 5 Participants) to further develop their teaching effectiveness as well as receiving feedback on new teaching strategies and techniques. Participants will design and conduct three mini-lessons and receive reflective verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, participants are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, the selection and writing of useful learning objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for eliciting learner participation, and suggestions for evaluation of learning.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Intercultural Teaching Institute	Are you teaching an intercultural class*? Have you run into any challenges teaching intercultural students*? Are you looking for tools to better your interaction with your diverse learners? Do you have success stories to share with your peers? If your answer is "yes" to any of the questions above, you will find the Brightspace Intercultural Teaching and Learning Online Course useful to further develop your instruction toolbox.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Introduction to Teaching at Algonquin (ITAC)	The Introduction to Teaching at Algonquin College (ITAC) program (formerly the Part-Time Faculty Orientation program, PTFO) is a series of workshops designed to prepare first-time faculty members to teach at Algonquin. It covers theoretical topics related to teaching adult learners, practical skills such as using the Brightspace Learning Management System, and essential components of teaching such as assessment and delivery, while touching on Algonquin policies and procedures.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Teaching and Learning	Learning and Teaching Services		Teaching with Brightspace	Algonquin College uses Brightspace, a Learning Management System (LMS), to provide a digital learning experience for all learners. This collection of resources and teaching guides is provided so that faculty can learn (or relearn) about how they might use various features and functions of the system to engage learners and enhance their learning experiences.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Adaptive Planning: Introduction to Dashboards	This session will provide you with an introduction on how to create and view Dashboards directly in Adaptive Planning. Dashboards will allow you to present your planning data in a visual format with the ability to see the impacts of your changes in real time.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Adaptive Planning: Introduction to Matrix Reporting	This session will provide you with an introduction to be able to create Matrix reports directly in Adaptive Planning. Matrix reports can be used to meet the needs of your management reports or other internal financial reporting requirements.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Adaptive Planning: Introduction to OfficeConnect	This training session will provide you with an introduction on creating management and other internal financial reports within Excel using live Adaptive Planning data. OfficeConnect functionality gives you the ability to create reports and report templates directly within Excel, providing you with the flexibility of Excel and links to live Adaptive Planning data. The Adaptive Planning data can then be refreshed as often as you would like to provide the most up to date Adaptive Planning reports.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Technology	Centre for Organizational Learning		Adaptive Planning: Overview	An introduction to Adaptive Planning, Algonquin College's budgeting and planning tool. This workshop will provide an overview of navigating the tool including the versions, sheets and introduction to reports.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Other		Sustainability Module, Part 1	This module was designed by an advisory committee with the support of Algonquin College Curriculum Services and funded under the Sustainability Education program of Siemens Canada.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		GeneSIS Training Webpage	This webpage contains several instructive videos on how to complete common tasks in GeneSIS, our tried and true Student Information System.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Other		Sustainability Module, Part 2	In Part 2 of Algonquin College's Introduction to Sustainability, participants will dig deeper on this topic and gain greater clarity on this sometimes confusing term.	Self-paced	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		Financial Services Year-End Accrual Journal Training	Whether a newbie in a role that will require year-end accrual journal entries or whether you've experienced College year-ends before, this is an hour to review: what is an accrual journal entry, ensuring financial transactions are recognized in the appropriate fiscal year, how to enter the accrual journals in Workday, accrual journal Workday workflow (approval process), which revenue or expense spend categories to use, and what is required to ensure audit-ready, appropriate and adequate accrual journal back up.	Multimodal	View Offerings
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity	Centre for Organizational Learning		Positive Space	Positive Space Workshops are 3-hour information sessions that will help you build practical skills and knowledge to counter homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism in college settings. The sessions provide an introduction to LGBTQ culture, cover common myths and terms, illustrate the important role of an ally, and give you a chance to discuss case studies in an open, respectful environment. These sessions also provide you with resources and materials so that you can act as a Positive Space resource person.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Health and Wellness	Centre for Organizational Learning		safeTALK	safeTALK is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety.	Synchronous	View Offerings
Workplace Role Skills	Centre for Organizational Learning		Financial Services Workday Mini Boot Camp	Are you new to the College and want to learn its basic finance Workday terminology? Do you want to understand cost centre hierarchies and Workday workflow (approval process)? Would knowing how to generate a Workday income statement for a cost centre or hierarchy assist with your work? If so, this is the mini boot camp for you!	Multimodal	View Offerings

Algonquin College Policies Related to Professional Learning

The policies outlined below relate to some professional learning opportunities:

HR02 Professional Development Leave

HR03 Tuition Assistance – College Courses

HR04 Tuition Assistance – Degree Completion

HR10 New Employee Orientation

Contact

Have questions about Algonquin’s employee learning offerings? Email employeelearning@algonquincollege.com.