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Contract Management Practices
This course, designed for experienced procurement and materiel management specialists, offers advanced tools and practices for the management of procurement activities throughout the four phases of the procurement process. Participants will learn to minimize the risks associated with the procurement process by better understanding and applying established contracting rules, regulations and policies.
Next session: May 12, 2023 | 2 more dates

Control the Project Schedule (PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition)
This online self-paced course examines the Control Schedule process used to monitor, update and adjust a project according to its expected timeline and outputs. Participants will learn how to create a work schedule using fast-tracking and resource-management techniques before comparing it against anticipated project outcomes.

Controlling Conflict, Stress and Time in a Customer Service Environment
This online self-paced course, intended for customer service representatives and help desk agents, provides guidance on how to identify and resolve conflict, negotiate with customers, and develop strategies to better manage time and stress. Participants will benefit from helpful insights into how a positive approach and attitude can benefit customer interactions and lead to more satisfactory conclusions with clients.

Create Work Breakdown Structure (PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition)
This online self-paced course introduces the characteristics and purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which breaks down project tasks into manageable components. Participants will learn to create and use a WBS, as well as examine the activities involved in decomposing project requirements and deliverables.

Creating a Plan for Performance Management
This online self-paced course explains the nature and benefits of performance management plans and outlines the five phases of a performance management system. Participants will learn to recognize critical success factors, key performance indicators and the benefits of developing role profiles.

Creating a Project Budget (PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition)
This online self-paced course explores the planning of a project budget and the project's resource requirements using the Plan Cost Management, Estimate Costs, and Determine Budget processes. Participants will learn how to estimate costs and establish a realistic cost baseline for their project.

Creating Engagement with Virtual Reality
This online self-paced course examines the characteristics of virtual reality (VR) and its many different business applications, as well as the equipment typically used for both mobile and high-powered VR experiences. Participants will explore the different levels of the immersive experience and the factors affecting the VR participant's sense of presence and engagement.

CSPS Data Demo Week: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation with Digital Public Square
The Digital Public Square, a not-for-profit organization, uses approaches like gamification, digital storytelling and crowdsourcing, in Canada and internationally, to build empathy and trust and to engage communities. Tune in for a demonstration of the It's Contagious project by CEO and co-founder Farhaan Ladhani of the Digital Public Square. The presentation is followed by a rich Q&A session on the implications of such technologies for organizations across the federal public service.