Learning catalogue

This online self-paced course examines the key characteristics of big data, the types of data it incorporates, the benefits it can provide, and the different ways it can be applied. Participants will explore some of the fundamental security challenges of big data and review best practices for managing big data throughout its information life cycle.

This online self-paced course examines the data analysis process and introduces the most common basic and advanced analytic methods, such as data mining. Participants will learn about the common big data tools and their uses, and consider some of the challenges in undertaking big data analysis activities in their organizations.

After the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, the United States took action to better control the identities of those who were coming into their country on a temporary basis.

Once an issue has been identified as requiring action and the internal players have been defined, the public service must consult and propose the means by which to solve the problem.

With the first consultations completed and options considered, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration was ready to present the plan to fellow Cabinet members on moving forward with the Biometrics Project.

With the Cabinet’s approval of the MC in hand, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration would have received “policy authority” for the Biometrics Program and Parliament’s go-ahead for the necessary legislative changes.

While approval of a TB submission provided the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration with spending authority, a performance and evaluation plan was also developed to ensure that the Temporary Resident Biometrics Program produced the intended results.

This online self-paced course presents different ways to apply design thinking strategies to reframe problems, brainstorm solutions and decide when to use prototypes. Participants will learn best practices for user testing, and how to gather and review feedback to help solve problems effectively and best meet the needs of their customers.

This online self-paced course presents strategies for building and leading teams towards the achievement of a shared vision. Participants will apply this knowledge by further exploring methods to avoid conflict and mitigate team dysfunction.

This online self-paced course explains the process of creating career development programs for everyone from new employees to experienced leaders, including how to maintain a qualified talent pipeline through effective succession planning. Participants will review key development and mentoring concepts and learn how to create and implement a succession planning program and analyze its success.

This online self-paced course introduces the importance of committing to innovation, including aspects such as experimentation, risk management and project execution. Participants will learn about business innovation cultures, innovation leadership and ways to attract and nurture innovation in their organizations.

With governments across Canada committed to modernizing service delivery, internal service providers (e.g. in property management, procurement, logistics, HR or finance) are doing more and more to support priorities across the enterprise.