Art of Briefing Notes
Upcoming sessions
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September 23, 2025
Virtual
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)
English
October 06, 2025
Virtual
10:00 pm to 11:59 pm (ET)
English
October 20, 2025
Virtual
10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)
French
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Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Virtual Classroom
Duration
7.5 hours (3 sessions of 2.5 hours)
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employees
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-FR-20260126 | Virtual | French | 200 | Sign in to register |
| February 23, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-20260223 | Virtual | English | 200 | Sign in to register |
| September 23, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-20250923 | Virtual | English | 149 | Sign in to register |
| October 06, 2025, 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm (ET) | CC4814-EN-20251006 | Virtual | English | 188 | Sign in to register |
| October 20, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-FR-20251020 | Virtual | French | 188 | Sign in to register |
| November 03, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-BIL-20251103 | Virtual | Bilingual | 199 | Sign in to register |
| January 12, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | CC4814-BIL-20260112 | Virtual | Bilingual | 200 | Sign in to register |
