Learning opportunities for communicators: Learning events

Learning sessions and events

A great way to hone your skills as a communicator is by attending learning sessions and events, virtually or in person, with members of your community. Events provide an opportunity to learn about new and emerging trends in real time and in a variety of formats, and they give you the chance to expand your networks.

Communicating Climate Change (English only)

Global climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and public servants around the world are being asked to take action. To be able to really inspire change and influence others’ perceptions or behaviour, it’s vital to be able to communicate effectively about the problem. Climate change is complex and multifaceted and can prompt a whole host of emotional reactions.

This free course from Apolitical will take you step-by-step through the journey of creating effective, powerful climate communications, from setting objectives to identifying key messages to evaluating your success. Register now!

The Craft of Speechwriting in the Public Service

The Canada School of Public Service, in partnership with the Communications Community Office, is excited to announce a recently-released course on public service speechwriting.

To write a successful speech, you have to anticipate the expectations of your audience and transmit a clear message that will inspire action or reflection. This online self-paced course will show you how writing speeches differs from other forms of professional writing. By reviewing videos and sample transcripts, participants will explore how to conduct proper research, use powerful rhetorical devices and navigate the speechwriting process from a uniquely government perspective. Sign up today!

Communications 101 Boot Camp for Canadian public servants: Exclusively for public servants and policymakers

Communications is integral to the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the Government of Canada’s policies, programs, and services. Government communicators have been challenged in recent years to provide critical support to stakeholders and partners — ranging from the pandemic and recovery, to wildfires and climate events.

Agility, resilience, creativity, and innovation are the staples of the work we do to keep up and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape here in Canada and abroad.

Join this free online boot camp, developed in collaboration with Apolitical and the Government of Canada’s Communications Community Office, to learn the fundamentals of communications in the Government of Canada. Register now.

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