Mitacs Professional Development Training

Mitacs Professional Development Training is sponsored by Mitacs. Professional Development Training. Funding program from Mitacs connecting academia with industry in Canada.

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Open to college students, undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and recent graduates (within the last two years) from Canadian institutions, as well as Mitacs participants, these free courses are led by industry experts and cover key skills like management, communication, and intrapreneurialism.

Designed to complement hands-on research initiatives such as Accelerate, Elevate, and Globalink, Mitacs Training helps you build a well-rounded skill set that enhances your professional growth. Accessible online across Canada, these courses provide the flexibility to strengthen your capabilities while advancing your academic and career goals.

Mitacs is excited to provide professional development courses that respond to modern learning preferences, and better align our content with the competencies needed by industry partners and employers. The courses are designed to complement the hands-on research skills and experience gained by participants of Mitacs programs (Accelerate, BSI, Elevate, Globalink) and Canadian college and university students.

Each course is designed to improve upon one or more core competencies and is facilitated by industry leaders. UPDATE: In February 2023 all 32 Mitacs asynchronous (online) courses will be WCAG 2. 0 AA standards compliant that Mitacs participants can access directly via the EDGE platform .

Noteworthy accessibility improvements now built-in for a seamless learning experience with assistive technology include: Consistent structure, spacing, and headings Fully accessible colour contrast ratios- Including new visually accessible graphics and integrated alternative text Accessible learning materials and resources in Word and Excel Media content suite includes subtitles and transcripts Program Details Professional Development Eligibility How To Apply FAQs Since 2008, Mitacs has been offering professional development training to advanced degree graduates, supplementing their education and research experience with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s workforce.

Each year, thousands participate in training courses to augment their university learning. Our courses and workshops revolve around eight course bundles, comprising eight online self-paced courses and seven online instructor-led workshops. The synchronous components (instructor-led workshops) are offered in an engaging and interactive learning environment, with small groups typically ranging from 10 to 24 participants.

Who are our facilitators ? Workshops are facilitated by leading business and industry professionals who have undergone a competitive selection process. Our facilitators are subject matter experts in their respective fields and understand what it takes to succeed professionally.

Facilitators deliver hands-on, engaging, and experiential learning. Courses and workshops are offered at no charge to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows currently registered at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada . Our curriculum is designed to build competencies in five key areas that are recognized as vital to professional success.

Each course addresses one or more of the following competencies: Professional & career fundamentals Benefits of the Mitacs Curriculum Flexibility: Participants have the freedom to learn at their own pace, accommodating participants in various time zones and those with diverse work schedules Accessibility: Learners with different learning styles, preferences, and time constraints can benefit from self-paced courses, promoting inclusivity.

Enhanced accessibility with animations and subtitles to support learning. Networking Opportunities: Foster a sense of community through group discussions and activities in virtual instructor-led courses. Expert guidance: Certified experts lead courses, ensuring structured learning experiences and covering essential content.

Interactive learning and Real-time feedback: Get personalized guidance from instructors, addressing questions on the spot for a dynamic learning experience. Increased employability: Continuously updated skills and knowledge make individuals more attractive to employers.

Free access for: Canadian university students of all levels, Mitacs program participants and recent graduates Bilingual language options Certification: Upon successful completion of any of our professional development courses, a certificate will be awarded for the respective course bundle.

Mitacs’s professional development program is designed to support university and college students, as well as Mitacs program participants, as they complete their research projects, prepare for leadership roles in their industry, and enhance their employability in their respective fields. Note: Each course bundle includes an interactive instructor-led workshop following an online self-paced course.

Boost your career – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1hr – 1. 5 hrs Moving from academia to the business world is not always an easy transition.

This course helps you identify and highlight your transferrable skills. This includes how best to present your skills and become adept at job search strategies and networking to better prepare you for a job in your field of expertise.

There are two self-paced online units in this course: Unit 01: Professional development plan Unit 02: Ready, set, get recruited Identify transferable skills for a non-academic career path to include in your resume Explore non-academic career paths suited to your educational background Identify core skills and competencies that can be presented confidently in an interview Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.

Mastering the elevator pitch – Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2. 5 – 3hrs Craft a valuable plan for your goals in this course by developing your Individual Development Plan (IDP).

Identify goals, competencies, interests, and strategies, creating a concrete plan to reach your aspirations. In the facilitated session, participants share and receive feedback on their IDP drafts, refining plans through peer and facilitator input.

Identify transferable skills for a non-academic career path Identify core skills and competencies for an interview Identify which of their core skills are transferrable among industries Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Boost your career”. Communication skills Register Enhance your communication skills – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 2 hrs Effective communication is crucial in all aspects of life.

This course helps you develop communication skills, especially in a private sector setting. Explore core elements and learn to shape project messaging, essential for audience engagement, gaining support, and securing partnerships and funding.

List the key elements of communications and how they impact the credibility of one’s communications Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and purpose of your communications Summarize key points and explain complex concepts to specialists and non-specialists alike Describe the different expectations a research community may have for communication vs. a one-pager for a manager in a private company or not-for-profit organization Build out the communications plan for your project, including the unique value proposition Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.

Refined project communication plan – Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2 hrs – 3 hrs For sharing your value proposition, ensuring transparency, and aligning teams and projects, a communications plan is essential. In this hands-on course, learn about its key components and build one.

Collaborate with peers to evaluate and share findings. In the facilitated session, present your project communications plan and receive feedback from both peers and the facilitator.

List the key elements of communications and how they impact credibility Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and your purpose How to summarize key points and explain the complex concepts Describe the different expectations the research community may have for communications vs. industry expectations of a one-pager Build a communication plan for your project Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Enhance your communication skills”.

Leadership skills Register High-performing leadership and teams! – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1hr – 1.

5 hrs Leadership shapes a positive workplace culture. This course explores leadership’s significance across sectors, emphasizing its role in team dynamics and how effective leaders motivate and inspire employees.

Describe the qualities and skills of effective leaders today Explain leadership styles Describe how you can be a leader in your own organization, to support the business objectives List the characteristics of successful teams Explain how to ensure an inclusive workplace Identify burnout and stress Build on the interpersonal course by digging deeper into conflict management, avoidance, and progressive principles Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building – Facilitated workshop.

Online ~ 2 hrs Management centers on execution, while leadership focuses on developing and empowering others. This course delves into effective leadership principles, exploring styles, traits, and issues affecting team dynamics and project outcomes. In a competitive world, effective leaders are vital for fostering strategic thinking, innovation, and action.

In the facilitated session, build on foundational knowledge by identifying and critiquing leadership styles in demonstrated video scenarios.

Describe the qualities of effective leaders Explain the various leadership styles Describe how you can be a leader in your own organization List the characteristics of successful teams Explain how to ensure an inclusive workplace Identify burnout and stress in your team Understand the details of conflict management and avoidance Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “High performing leadership and teams”.

Networking skills Register Advance your reach – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1. 5 hrs Networking is crucial for career advancement, with many jobs secured through personal contacts.

This course guides you in refining your online profile to establish meaningful connections, ensuring you’re well-positioned for success when a recruiter reaches out. Have the skills to transition to a new role Make your LinkedIn profile work for you Network with positive results Position yourself for a job in industry Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.

Building your project network map – Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2hrs – 2. 5 hrs In a competitive market, being proactive in networking is vital.

This interactive workshop will assist you in planning and constructing your project network map. Gain insights into strategies for organizing contacts, bridging gaps, and broadening your network.

During the session, you’ll enhance your skills in creating a thorough project network map, pinpointing crucial decision-makers, influencers, funding sources, and users across all project stages, through collaborative brainstorming with your peers.

Learn the skills to transition to a new role Make your LinkedIn profile work for you How to network with positive results for your project and career How to position yourself for a job in industry Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Advance your reach”. Project and time management Register Spur up your project management and time management skills – Self-paced e-learning.

Asynchronous course ~ 1h-2hrs Efficient time management reduces stress through organized task prioritization. This course teaches time and project management techniques to enhance performance. Evaluate personal challenges and learn to eliminate time-wasting behaviors for more effective time utilization.

Utilize time management strategies to be more effective and efficient on the job and when working remotely Describe different ways to manage email and use a calendar to schedule tasks Articulate the importance of managing stress to improve personal productivity Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session. Project and time management – Facilitated workshop.

Online ~ 3hrs Be intentional about your direction by adopting project and time management tools to guide your teams and work. In this course, practice using project status and update reports, along with a project plan, to organize, manage, and share your work. These skills enhance focus, alignment, and efficiency.

The facilitated session allows you to practice delivering project status updates to stakeholders, presenting to small groups, and receiving peer feedback.

Utilize time management strategies to be more effective when working remotely Manage email and calendar scheduling Articulate the importance of managing stress to improve productivity Understand the principles behind Waterfall and Agile project management Be able to complete a project charter, a project plan, and the Mitacs project costing template Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Spur up your project management and time management skills”.

Reconciliation and EDI Register Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1hr Everyone contributes to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. This course fosters essential ideas for a thriving professional community.

Graduates, often assuming leadership roles, must be ready to apply the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action in their positions.

Explain why reconciliation and equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) actions are needed Articulate the concepts of reconciliation and EDI (REDI) in your workplaces Recognize situations where increased REDI is needed Describe how you can play a role in improving REDI Recognize and implement ways to break down cultural barriers and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.

Incorporating REDI into your project – Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2. 5 – 3hrs As a thought leader, prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation efforts.

This course offers an opportunity to reflect on and develop strategies for implementing REDI into your project, initiating powerful first steps towards systemic and behavioral changes. Identify reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations for your project, discuss their incorporation into the project plan, and address these principles within the project team’s composition and methodology.

Explain why reconciliation and equity, diversity, and inclusion are needed principles in professional and personal life Articulate the concepts behind reconciliation and EDI Recognize situations where increased reconciliation and EDI are needed Describe how you can play a role in improving reconciliation and EDI Recognize and implement ways to break down cultural barriers and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion”.

R&D management Research and development management – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 2hrs Having knowledge of business models and processes is fundamental to effective research and development management. This course looks at the fundamentals of business operations and explores the value of taking an intrapreneurship approach to business development.

There are three self-paced online units in this course: Unit 01: Understanding business Unit 02: Refining your proposal Unit 03: Entrepreneuralism Describe how to read corporate financial reports such as a balance sheet and income statement Explain the value of business development and intrapreneurialism in the workplace Describe how to build a team for success Identify strategies to gather market intelligence Describe how to encourage, be part of, and deliver the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial spirit in a large organization Writing and presentation skills Register Refine your writing and presentation skills – Self-paced e-learning.

Asynchronous course ~ 1. 5 hrs As a technical expert, avoid overshooting your audience with complex language. This course refines your communication approach to effectively reach a broader audience.

Building on the skills gained in the “Enhance your Communication Skills” course, which focused on strategic communication components, this course specifically delves into writing business reports, making presentations, and developing a pitch deck.

Differentiate between public sector (academic) and private and not-for-profit sector written materials Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and purpose of a presentation Structure your presentation Convey appropriate verbal and non-verbal communications techniques Develop a pitch deck for your Elevate project Demonstrate refined writing skills appropriate for the purpose of the document and the audience for whom it is intended Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.

Framing your project in a masterful presentation – Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2 – 2. 5 hrs Master the art of delivering a successful pitch in just five minutes for your project, vision, or ideas with this course.

Focusing on pitch fundamentals, development, delivery, and feedback, you’ll have ample opportunities to impress even the toughest audiences. In the facilitated session, craft a pitch presentation for your group (10 minutes, plus 5 minutes for Q&A), receiving valuable feedback from your peers.

Differentiate between public and private sector writing How to write a business report Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and purpose Structure your presentation Convey appropriate verbal and non-verbal communications Demonstrate refined writing skills Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Refine your writing and presentation skills”.

Register for Mitacs Training HERE Mitacs Training courses are available to all students and postdoctoral fellows at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada, alumni who have graduated from a Canadian institution within the last two years, and current participants in Mitacs programs.

All parties involved with the Mitacs Training program must comply with the Canadian host institution’s policies regarding the ethical conduct of research and scholarly activities. Any issues or disputes around research or academic misconduct will be subject to the host institution’s processes following their institutional policies. Register for Mitacs Training courses through the Mitacs EDGE portal for self-managed enrollment.

Create an account on your first visit, secure your spot in instructor-led workshops with online registration, and receive a confirmation email.

Through EDGE (our Learning Management Platform), you will be able to: Access Mitacs Training’s online course catalog Register for workshops (For each bundled course, facilitated workshops are offered across Canada) View and download transcripts following successful course completion Check course registration status, download resources and tools, and more!

If you need to cancel a workshop, you have the option to unenroll and/or reschedule for another date. Cancellations are disabled five days before the course; for last-minute cancellations, contact [email protected] .

To create an account, register and search for courses visit the EDGE portal For any questions, please contact the skills training team [email protected] Additional resources for partner organizations: MITACS TERMS, CONDITIONS & POLICIES View and download our documents Discover opportunities for collaborative research and innovation. Find current and past Mitacs-funded research in your field. Don’t see an answer to your question?

Please contact the team at [email protected] and allow 1-2 business days for us to provide you with an answer. Do your courses favour some disciplines over others? No. Our courses offer an interdisciplinary approach to professional skills development.

Participants will benefit from industry expertise and teaching methods that will give them the skills to succeed while augmenting their academic learning. What kind of courses are offered? Mitacs Training courses are focused on four core competency areas in Professional Development.

These are Leadership and Management, Communications and Relationship Building, Personal and Professional Management and Entrepreneurialism. The individual courses in the training curriculum build skills in each of these competencies. For more information on our specific courses, click here .

Where are Mitacs Training courses currently offered? Instructor-led courses are offered in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Online courses are available throughout Canada.

I am no longer a university student. Can I still attend Mitacs courses? Yes, you can!

Courses are open to students who have graduated from a Canadian institution in the past two years. I was not born in Canada but attend a Canadian institution. Am I eligible to attend Mitacs Training courses?

Yes. As an international student attending a Canadian academic institution, you are eligible to attend our instructor-led courses. Who is eligible to participate in Mitacs Training courses?

Our courses are open to all students and postdoctoral fellows currently registered at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada or participating in any Mitacs program (Accelerate, Elevate, and Globalink). They are also open to past students who have graduated from a Canadian academic institution in the last 2 years. How do I know if I am registered or on the waiting list for a course?

Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also view your profile in EDGE under ‘My Activity’ or go to your ‘Inbox’ for system messages. You may also view your current status by clicking ‘My Courses’ followed by the course you wish to check.

If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified via email when you have been allocated a seat in the specified session. How do I register for an instructor-led course? First, sign onto EDGE by clicking here .

(If you are a first-time user, please set up an account.) Once you have created an account and signed in, you can search and enroll in courses or instructor led sessions by viewing them in the ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard. You can select the course you are interested in and click the ‘Enroll’ tab to choose available sessions at a location you prefer.

How do I register for Mitacs Training courses? I am on the waitlist for a course. How and when will I be notified if/when I have been added to the course?

If room opens up in the course, you will receive an email confirming your enrollment. You may also view your profile in EDGE under ‘My Activity’ or go to your ‘Inbox’ for system messages. Where can I find a list of upcoming Mitacs Training courses at my institution or in my region?

First, sign onto EDGE by clicking here . (If you are a first-time user, please set up an account.) Once signed in, you’ll find list of courses and sessions on your dashboard by clicking on the ‘Catalog’ tab.

You can either search the course by name or use the ‘Advanced Filterings’ tab to search for courses and sessions based on province and city. Please note that you can filter for online courses under the ‘Course Type’ tab as they are not categorized by province or institution. Where can I find the pre-course materials?

They will be available under the ‘Resource’ tab on each session page. How do I cancel my course registration(s)? Please note that cancellations will not be possible within the 5 calendar day period before the workshop and you will need to contact the training team if you wish to cancel your workshop registration.

I am unable to cancel my registration(s), what can I do? Please contact the training team . Can I attend part of a Mitacs Training course?

No. Participants are required to complete both online and instructor-led courses in their entirety. Can I show up late to Mitacs Training instructor-led course? No. Late participants will not be admitted into the course.

Late participants may also lose their seats to participants that are on the waiting list. How do I receive acknowledgement of participation in a workshop? You will receive a email once the course is complete that serves as the official record of your participation.

A Mitacs certificate will also appear on your Edge account under transcripts, following the completion of a workshop. You can access and print a transcript by clicking on the top right drop-down menu on your dashboard in EDGE . The transcript lists course titles, enrollment dates, and completion dates.

Join a thriving innovation ecosystem . Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.