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Pre-Posting Session: Moving Abroad with Teens/Tweens For Teens/Tweens
Teens/tweens usually have very strong opinions about moving abroad. Some are keen, others not so much. This course will provide teens/tweens the opportunity to connect with other people their age who will also be going abroad and to exchange on topic
Next session: Jun 12, 2023 | 1 more dates

Pre-Posting Session: Moving With Children
Although many would say that children can adapt to anything, the reality is that moving to a different country has an impact on them. How can we, as parents, better prepare them for the challenges ahead: leaving their friends and their school, adapti
Next session: May 23, 2023 | 1 more dates

Pre-Posting Session: Refresher on the Foreign Service Directives
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs) and their application and interpretation. This course is highly recommended for those who have been on posting previously. Upon completion of this course, partici
Next session: May 01, 2023 | 2 more dates

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course examines the legal, policy and operational aspects of the protection of civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Founded on international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law, the course will provide diverse perspectives from humanitarian organizations as well as subject matter experts from the department with extensive policy and field experience.

Protocol Fundamentals for Missions: Official Visits and Events
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This online course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to apply official protocol guidelines when organizing official events and visits abroad. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to

Psychological Awareness of Mental Health Problems
The goal of this course is to equip employees in the face of mental illness problems of Canadian clients in distress. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Identify emotional reactions of Canadian clien
Next session: Mar 07, 2023

Public Financial Management for International Development
This course aims to increase participants' knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFM) systems, practices, institutions and related topics in a developing country context, and improve their capacity to monitor and contribute meaningfully to dialogue on PFM issues with partner country governments and other donors.

Readiness Manager Training
The course is designed to familiarize employees who are readiness managers (RMs) or deputy readiness managers (DRMs) with the roles they will have to take on at mission with regard to the security of personnel, information and assets, as well as emer
Next session: May 08, 2023

Readiness Program Manager Training
The course covers all Readiness Program Manager (RPM) responsibilities and touches on the soft skills required for their role. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Explain their role in ensuring that t
Next session: May 01, 2023