The Art of Briefing
Upcoming sessions
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September 24, 2024
Virtual
9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET)
Bilingual
October 07, 2024
Virtual
9:00 pm to 11:59 pm (ET)
English
November 12, 2024
Virtual
9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET)
French
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Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Virtual Classroom
Duration
1.5 days
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employee
Description
Participants will receive practical guidance and engage in activities to strengthen their writing and decision-making skills when crafting strategic briefs for senior officials and ministers.
This course targets new and experienced officers working in the areas of political, commercial and international assistance as well as others who wish to improve the strategic focus and clarity in written communications.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness of practical usage and context when drafting briefing materials
- apply strategic approach to selecting and organizing fit-for-purpose content
- employ best practices to write clear, concise, and accurate briefs
- incorporate self and peer-editing practices
Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca
Legacy course code: 00027439
Additional upcoming sessions
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-BIL-2024-001 | Virtual | Bilingual | 316 | Sign in to register |
| October 07, 2024, 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-2024-001 | Virtual | English | 470 | Sign in to register |
| November 12, 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-FR-2024-001 | Virtual | French | 474 | Sign in to register |
| December 02, 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-BIL-2024-003 | Virtual | Bilingual | 474 | Sign in to register |
| January 13, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) | CC4814-BIL-2024-002 | Virtual | Bilingual | 475 | Sign in to register |
| February 03, 2025, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-2024-002 | Virtual | English | 473 | Sign in to register |
| February 24, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) | CC4814-FR-2024-002 | Virtual | French | 475 | Sign in to register |
| March 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-2024-003 | Virtual | English | 475 | Sign in to register |
