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Corporate Training Programs

• *NEW* ACE Team Building Experiences*

  Ontario Tech Continuous Learning & ACE Team: Transformative Team Building and Leadership Experiences

  Elevate your team's potential with a unique, immersive retreat combining expert-led leadership development with the cutting-edge facilities of Ontario Tech University’s ACE team. Whether you’re looking to foster collaboration, strengthen leadership skills, or inspire innovation, we design customizable single or multi-day programs tailored to your organization’s needs.

  Why Choose Us?

  • Customizable Workshops: Tailor-made leadership and professional development sessions led by Ontario Tech Continuous Learning experts.

  • ACE Experience: Access world-class research and testing facilities, with hands-on activities that challenge teams to think critically, solve problems, and push boundaries.

  • Flexible Program Lengths: Options for single-day intensives or multi-day retreats, depending on your goals and schedule.

  • Variety of Topics: Leadership fundamentals, team dynamics, innovation strategies, effective communication, resilience, and more.

  • Experiential Learning: Blend classroom-style workshops with interactive experiences that engage and energize participants.

  • Networking & Collaboration: Build stronger relationships through shared challenges and collaborative activities.

  Sample Experience Flow:

  • Morning: Leadership workshop (e.g., strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, or change management)

  • Afternoon: ACE team activity (e.g., team problem-solving challenge in the climate wind tunnel or structural durability lab)

  • Wrap-Up: Reflection session to consolidate learning and set actionable goals

  Who Is This For?

  • Corporate teams seeking dynamic, impactful professional development

  • Departments looking to improve cohesion and communication

  • Leaders wanting to inspire innovation and build high-performing teams

  Unlock your team’s full potential through an unforgettable blend of education and adventure. Let us craft a retreat that empowers your people and strengthens your organization’s future.

  Reach out to start planning your customized experience today!

  Click Here for more information and to begin your team building journey today!

• *NEW* Working and Managing from Anywhere: Using Technology in the Remote Workplace

  This Remote Management professional development program is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the modern, evolving work environment. This comprehensive program consists of six detailed courses, each focusing on critical aspects of the remote work model. By participating in this program, attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to navigate the challenges and leverage the opportunities associated with remote and hybrid workplaces.

  Program Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The program addresses all essential facets of the remote workplace, from understanding the physical, social, and cultural aspects of the work environment to optimizing technology and hardware for remote work efficiency.

  • Blended Learning Approach: Each course combines instructor-led presentations with hands-on exercises, ensuring that participants not only grasp theoretical concepts but also gain practical experience.

  • Focus on Collaboration Tools: Special emphasis is placed on mastering Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, enabling participants to enhance collaboration, communication, and engagement in a remote setting.

  • Privacy and Security: The program includes thorough training on best practices for safeguarding data, maintaining privacy, and mitigating security risks, fostering a mindset that prioritizes risk awareness and informed decision-making.

  • Performance Management: Strategies and tools are provided to encourage performance excellence at both individual and organizational levels, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and effective communication.

  • Targeted Audience: The program is tailored for a diverse range of professionals, including business leaders and executives, managers, HR professionals, IT specialists, consultants, change management specialists, OHS professionals, and entrepreneurs.

  This professional development program is an invaluable investment for those aiming to stay ahead of industry trends and foster a dynamic, adaptable workplace that meets the diverse needs of employees. Participants will leave the program with a holistic understanding of the remote work model and practical skills to implement and manage it effectively within their organizations.

  Course 1: Hybrid and Remote Workplace
  The following course on remote workplace requirements aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with this evolving work model. Attending these courses provides a structured and comprehensive approach to equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the evolving world of work. It is an investment in staying ahead of industry trends and fostering a workplace that accommodates the diverse needs of employees.

  Course 2: Workplace Essentials
  From a combined perspective of technology and human resources, the work environment can be defined as the physical, social, and cultural setting in which an organization’s employees operate. It encompasses the tools, equipment, and technologies that employees use to perform their tasks, as well as the policies, procedures, and practices that govern their behavior and interactions with one another. The work environment is also shaped by the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the organization and its employees, as well as the social norms and expectations that guide their behavior.

  Course 3: Technology Environment and Hardware
  This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize their remote workplace environment and productivity. Participants will gain an understanding of essential workplace tools, ergonomics principles, business continuity planning, and required policies and procedures. Participants will engage in a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led presentations, and hands-on lab exercises. Through instructor- led sessions, participants will receive instruction on key concepts and practical techniques. The hands-on lab exercises will provide participants with valuable practical experience, reinforcing concepts and fostering a deeper understanding of the course material.

  Course 4: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint & OneDrive Training
  Collaboration and communication, culture and engagement, learning and development, performance management, rewards and recognition, and well-being are key when considering a remote or hybrid working environment. In this course, participants will learn how they can continue these practices with various Microsoft tools, in a remote or hybrid setting. Participants will engage in a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led presentations, and hands-on lab exercises. Through instructor- led sessions, participants will receive instruction on key concepts and practical techniques. The hands-on lab exercises will provide participants with valuable practical experience, reinforcing concepts and fostering a deeper understanding of the course material.

  Course 5: Privacy & Security
  This course provides an overview of best practices in safeguarding data, maintaining privacy, and mitigating security risks; such as password usage, social engineering, and encryption tools. Participants will learn to make informed decisions regarding the use of public or home Wi-Fi connectivity, with a focus on fostering a mindset that prioritizes awareness of potential risks. Participants will understand the potential risks and consequences of insecure connectivity. Participants will engage in a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led presentations, and hands-on lab exercises. Through instructor- led sessions, participants will receive instruction on key concepts and practical techniques. The hands-on lab exercises will provide participants with valuable practical experience, reinforcing concepts and fostering a deeper understanding of the course material.

  Course 6: Managing Performance (Organizational and Employee Productivity)
  This course equips participants with the skills and strategies needed to encourage performance excellence at both individual and organizational levels for remote and hybrid workplaces and employees. Through practical tools and techniques, participants learn how to set and meet clear expectations and guidelines for a remote or hybrid workplace. They will learn how to promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and effective communication that benefits the organization.

  Participants will engage in a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led presentations, and hands-on lab exercises. Through instructor- led sessions, participants will receive instruction on key concepts and practical techniques. The hands-on lab exercises will provide participants with valuable practical experience, reinforcing concepts and fostering a deeper understanding of the course material.

  Who should attend?
  The concept of remote work impacts various aspects of an organization. Here's a list of who would benefit from attending such courses:

  ➢ Business Leaders and Executives:
  CEOs, CFOs, and other top executives can gain insights into strategic planning and decision-making related to implementing a remote workplace.

  ➢ Managers and Team Leaders:
  Those responsible for leading teams will benefit from understanding how to effectively manage a remote team, promote collaboration, and maintain productivity.

  ➢ Human Resources (HR) Professionals:
  HR managers, specialists, and professionals can learn about designing policies, managing remote teams, and addressing employee needs in a remote work environment.

  ➢ IT Professionals:
  IT specialists and professionals can understand the technological requirements for supporting a remote workplace, including cybersecurity, collaboration tools, and network infrastructure.

  ➢ Consultants and Change Management Specialists:
  Professionals specializing in organizational change can gain insights into guiding organizations through the transition to a remote workplace.

  ➢ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Professionals:
  Professionals in OHS can understand the health and safety considerations of both remote and in-office work and develop policies to ensure a safe working environment for all.

  ➢ Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners:
  Those running their own businesses can learn how to adapt their operations to a remote model and promote flexibility while maintaining productivity.

• Leadership of Excellence Corporate Certificate Program

  A dynamic and adaptable 10-course professional development certificate program meticulously designed to cultivate the leadership potential of your employees. With the ability to customize up to 20% of the program's content to address your organization's specific needs, the Leadership of Excellence Corporate Certificate Program ensures that participants acquire the essential skills, insights, and strategies to seamlessly transition into future managers and leaders within your company.

  Program Highlights:

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Continuous Learning at Ontario Tech University recognizes the uniqueness of every organization. Up to 20% of the program's curriculum is customizable, enabling seamless integration of your company's challenges, goals, and industry nuances into the learning process.
  • Industry-Expert Faculty: Continuous Learning assembles a cadre of accomplished industry experts, seasoned executives, and thought leaders to guide participants through engaging workshops, and relevant practical case studies. This exposure to diverse viewpoints enhances the learning journey.
  • Adaptive Curriculum: From foundational to advanced topics, this program covers a wide range of leadership essentials, including Performance Management, Coaching, Communicating as Leaders, Team Building Skills, Organizational Change Management, Strategic Management, and Critical Thinking. The modular design allows for seamless integration of these courses into your company's existing training framework.
  • Flexibility in Learning: Recognizing the demands of today's professionals, Continuous Learning offers multiple learning formats, including virtual sessions, on-demand modules, and in-person workshops. Participants can select the mode that aligns with their schedules and learning preferences.
  • Recognition of Achievement: Upon successful completion of the Leadership of Excellence Program, participants will receive a University Leadership Certification, underscoring their readiness to lead and drive positive change within your company.
  • Enhanced Performance: Equipped with advanced skills in coaching, communication, and critical thinking, participants contribute to improved team performance and overall business outcomes.
  • Cultivated Change Agents: A strong focus on Change Management empowers leaders to navigate and champion organizational shifts effectively.

  Invest in the Leadership of Excellence Corporate Certificate Program (LECCP) to empower your employees with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability to excel as future managers and leaders. With a foundation built on customization, flexibility, and industry expertise, Continuous Learning is your partner in cultivating leadership excellence that drives sustained organizational success. Please contact Chris Doyle, Business Development Manager with Continuous Learning.

  Together, let's empower your staff to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in the world.

• Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Program

  Childcare centres depend on strong leadership to provide a supportive, encouraging, and motivating environment for their team of ECEs, ECAs, apprentices, and volunteers.  Supervisors, Managers and Directors have a multi-faceted and complex role in their institution.  Besides being responsible for the health and wellness of the children under the care of their centre, they also must support, encourage, and motivate their staff.  They perform administrative, financial, regulatory, and marketing roles while also working with parents, hiring, pedagogy, community-engagement, and other duties.  

  In Ontario, the only legislated requirement for leadership positions in childcare is that supervisors, managers, and directors must have an ECE diploma and two-years of experience.  Trained ECEs may become supervisors, managers, and directors through experience in a child-care centre but are not required to have administrative or leadership training. 

  The ECE Leadership Development program is designed for private or public child-care centres that are interested in investing in the development of their leadership team.  In consultation with university experts, centres select courses from a list of courses from Management, Communications and Not-for-Profit University Certificate programs that meet their training needs.  Prior to delivering the training, instructors will consult with the centres to customize the content of the pre-existing courses (up to 20%).  Industry leading Leadership Development courses are therefore adapted not only to the needs of ECEs in general but to the specific requirements of the individual center.

• Not-For-Profit Leadership Corporate Certificate Program

  Unlock the power of effective leadership in the realm of social impact with our Corporate Not-for-Profit Leadership of Excellence Certification Program. Crafted to empower your organization's managers to thrive amidst the distinctive challenges of a purpose-driven environment, this program offers an exclusive opportunity for companies to invest in the professional growth of their staff. 

  We understand that each company possesses its own ethos and aspirations. Collaboratively, we will work with you to customize the curriculum to ensure that it aligns with your organization's mission and values, ensuring that every learning module resonates deeply. 

  Every session is curated by seasoned professionals who embody the expertise expected in a university-level program. Their practical insights, gleaned from years of dedicated service, infuse each day with knowledge that transcends the ordinary. Benefit from their rich perspectives, navigating through intricacies unique to the philanthropic landscape.

  Engage in profound sharing and collaborative exploration with fellow professionals from diverse not-for-profit backgrounds. Our program fosters connections that traverse sectors, enhancing your network and broadening your insights.

  Program Highlights:

  • Customized Curriculum: Co-create a curriculum tailored to your company's mission and context (up to 20%).
  • Expert Facilitators: Gain insights from professionals with hands-on experience in the not-for-profit sector.
  • Dynamic Learning: Participate in engaging sessions that blend theory with practical application.
  • Peer Engagement: Connect with like-minded professionals, fostering a community of shared expertise.
  • Navigating Challenges: Equip your managers to adeptly navigate the unique challenges faced in the not-for-profit environment.

  Elevate your leadership prowess in the realm of social good with our Corporate Not-for-Profit Leadership Certification Program. For inquiries and to explore how this program can be seamlessly integrated into your company's professional development portfolio, please contact Chris Doyle, Business Development Manager with Continuous Learning.

  Together, let's empower your staff to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in the world.

• Leadership and Management Essentials Corporate Certificate Program

  This certificate program is tailored to individuals and groups looking to develop essential leadership skills, master team management, and excel in negotiations and conflict resolution. The program consists of five (5) courses which will teach learners the essential skills of leadership and management.

  These courses provide a solid foundation of business skills and practices for supervisors, managers, and technical professionals who require functional management and leadership training. Learners will acquire fundamental leadership skills that are highly sought after in various industries. This program can lead to team leadership roles, where you will manage teams effectively, increasing your chances of promotions. Your ability to handle conflicts and negotiations will set you apart as a problem solver, which is a valuable skill in any workplace.

   Program Highlights:

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Continuous Learning at Ontario Tech University recognizes the uniqueness of every organization. Up to 20% of the program's curriculum is customizable, enabling seamless integration of your company's challenges, goals, and industry nuances into the learning process.
  • Industry-Expert Faculty: Continuous Learning assembles a cadre of accomplished industry experts, seasoned executives, and thought leaders to guide participants through engaging workshops, and relevant practical case studies. This exposure to diverse viewpoints enhances the learning journey.
  • Adaptive Curriculum: From foundational to advanced topics, this program covers a wide range of leadership essentials, including Performance Management, Strategic Management, Change Management, Management Excellence, and Performance Management. The modular design allows for seamless integration of these courses into your company's existing training framework.
  • Flexibility in Learning: Recognizing the demands of today's professionals, Continuous Learning offers multiple learning formats, including virtual sessions, on-demand modules, and in-person workshops. Participants can select the mode that aligns with their schedules and learning preferences.
  • Recognition of Achievement: Upon successful completion of the Leadership of Excellence Program, participants will receive a University Leadership Certification, underscoring their readiness to lead and drive positive change within your company. Option to have official certificates to be co-branded with your organization.
  • Enhanced Performance: Equipped with advanced skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking, participants contribute to improved team performance and overall business outcomes.
  • Cultivated Change Agents: A strong focus on Change Management empowers leaders to navigate and champion organizational shifts effectively.

  Contact us to discuss the Leadership and Management Essentials Corporate Certificate Program and unlock your team of employees potential as confident, effective, and visionary leaders who can drive organizational success in today's competitive business landscape.

  With a foundation built on customization, flexibility, and industry expertise, Continuous Learning is your partner in cultivating leadership excellence that drives sustained organizational success. Please contact Chris Doyle, Business Development Manager with Continuous Learning.

  Together, let's empower your staff to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in the world.

• Strategic and Innovative Leadership Corporate Certificate Program

  The Strategic and Innovative Leadership Corporate Certificate Program offers a comprehensive and transformative learning experience designed to empower individuals with the essential communication skills required for success in today's dynamic professional landscape. This five-course program is tailored to equip participants with the ability to innovate in the workplace, manage conflicts effectively, master the art of negotiation, communicate with impact, provide coaching and mentoring, and excel in problem-solving and critical thinking scenarios. Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical application, participants will enhance their communication prowess and become adept at navigating complex business interactions.

  Program Highlights:

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Continuous Learning at Ontario Tech University recognizes the uniqueness of every organization. Up to 20% of the program's curriculum is customizable, enabling seamless integration of your company's challenges, goals, and industry nuances into the learning process.
  • Industry-Expert Faculty: Continuous Learning assembles a cadre of accomplished industry experts, seasoned executives, and thought leaders to guide participants through engaging workshops, and relevant practical case studies. This exposure to diverse viewpoints enhances the learning journey.
  • Adaptive Curriculum: From foundational to advanced topics, this program covers a wide range of communication essentials, including Workplace Innovation, High Impact Communication Skill, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving. The modular design allows for seamless integration of these courses into your company's existing training framework.
  • Flexibility in Learning: Recognizing the demands of today's professionals, Continuous Learning offers multiple learning formats, including virtual sessions, on-demand modules, and in-person workshops. Participants can select the mode that aligns with their schedules and learning preferences.
  • Recognition of Achievement: Upon successful completion of the Leadership of Excellence Program, participants will receive a University Leadership Certification, underscoring their readiness to lead and drive positive change within your company.
  • Enhanced Performance: Equipped with advanced skills in coaching, communication, and critical thinking, participants contribute to improved team performance and overall business outcomes.
  • Cultivated Innovation: A strong focus on innovation and exploring strategies to foster creativity and innovation within teams and organizations. Through active and engaging courses participants will learn how to cultivate an innovative workplace culture that drives growth and competitive advantage.

  Contact us to discuss the Strategic and Innovative Leadership Corporate Certificate Program to elevate your communication skills and become a versatile and influential communicator capable of driving positive change, resolving conflicts, and inspiring innovation within your organization.

  With a foundation built on customization, flexibility, and industry expertise, Continuous Learning is your partner in cultivating leadership excellence that drives sustained organizational success. Please contact Chris Doyle, Business Development Manager with Continuous Learning.

  Together, let's empower your staff to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in the world.

• Corporate Wellness

  Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning offers a series of Corporate Wellness courses that can be added to any customized corporate leadership program. The workplace can be a source of stress to some degree, and in recent years has increased its variety and intensity, leading to greater incidences of mental and emotional illness. The effect of these stressors is compounded by the individualization and even polarization of workplace populations, as well as inconsistent approaches to identification, treatment, and proactive planning of healthy environments. These course options identify the type and source of corporate un-wellness and deliver practical techniques for leaders to build healthier working environments.

   Course options include:

  • Establishing a Wellness Culture from the Top Down
  • The Role of Senior Management in the Establishment of Healthy Workplaces
  • Leadership and Corporate Wellness
  • Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Management
  • Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
  • Stress Management
  • Physical Wellness
  • Interpersonal Wellness
  • Time Management and Productivity
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Legal and Ethical Aspects of Corporate Wellness
• Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning is happy to launch a series of new courses and new program surrounding Generative AI. Artificial Intelligence technologies have the potential to transform businesses and organizations across various industries. However, the adoption of these technologies requires a deep understanding of their potential benefits and risks, as well as the ethical considerations that must be taken into account. This certificate program will provide leaders and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively adopt Generative AI technologies in their respective organizations.

   Course Options include:

  • Introduction to Generative AI
  • Generative AI: Ethical Considerations
  • Preparing for the Adoption of Generative AI
  • Implementing Generative AI in the Workplace
  • Leading Through Change in the Adoption of Generative AI Technologies
• Nuclear - Small Modular Reactors Engineering Design Concepts and Development Program

  This (40 Hour) comprehensive course is meticulously designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the engineering and design principles that form the foundations of the next generation of nuclear power reactors, the Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). 

   The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science at Ontario Tech University offers this course as part of a professional development program for people working in the nuclear industry.

   Participants will explore fundamental principles, safety methodologies, and the Defense in Depth (DID) approach. The course covers safety system categorization via IAEA's SSG-30 standards, reactor reactivity feedback effects, thermal-hydraulic design requirements, and regulatory/licensing processes. It includes specific considerations for developing the licensing basis for SMR facilities and offers a comprehensive overview of SMRs, from history to commercialization. Participants will explore distinctive features and challenges with the IAEA Regulators’ Forum. Lastly, the course delves into the Passive Safety System (PSS) concept and its classification, focusing on enhancing safety in nuclear power reactors, particularly SMRs.

   Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of fundamental nuclear energy concepts, including basic nuclear theory, reactor safety, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrate understanding of engineering and design aspects involved in the next generation SMRs.
  • Understand the design attributes and features incorporated into different types of SMRs.
  • Identify and characterize issues and problems in the design of various SMRs.
  • Apply the principles and practices of defence in depth in the design of different types of SMRs.

  Understand and apply knowledge of issues associated with technology readiness, deployment, social acceptance, and commercialization of SMRs
• Nuclear Decommissioning Technical Certificate Program

  This program provides a comprehensive understanding of nuclear decommissioning, covering key activities like safe storage, surveillance, decontamination, dismantling, and decommissioning processes. Participants will explore radiological and environmental aspects, emphasizing site characterization and the importance of historical data. The course also delves into release limits and environmental impacts and offers insights into the current status of global decommissioning projects, focusing on Canada. Participants will learn to assess the existing regulations, codes, and standards associated with decommissioning activities.

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:

  • Describe safe storage, surveillance, decontamination, dismantling, and decommissioning activities in the context of nuclear facilities.
  • Explain the radiological and environmental aspects integral to the decommissioning process.
  • Gain familiarity with site characterization and recognize its importance in effective decommissioning.
  • Explain the role of historical data in guiding and informing decommissioning activities.
  • Describe the significance of release limits and understand their impact on the environment.
  • Provide an overview of the current status of decommissioning projects in Canadian and global contexts.
  • Evaluate the existing regulations, codes, and standards governing nuclear decommissioning activities.