Career Development Programs

• Management Trainee Program (MTP)
  
  
• Direxion (CAP Educational Component)
  
  
• Accelerated Executive Development Program (AEXDP)
  
  
• Living Leadership: The Executive Excellence Program (G108)
  
  
• Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate
  

Management Trainee Program (MTP)

The Management Trainee Program (MTP) is part of the public service effort to enhance the capacity of its leaders to deal with the challenges facing Canada and to maintain a world-class public service. It is a multi-year accelerated management development program offered in partnership with the Leadership Network of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada. It focuses on the development of entry-level candidates who have demonstrated their potential to become managers and future leaders through a rigorous selection process launched and managed by the Public Service Human Resources Agency of Canada.

The MTP develops leadership competencies through a diversity of experiences gained from rotational assignments, self-learning, action learning groups and a learning component managed by the Canada School of Public Service. The MTP learning component is intended to provide a flexible, innovative approach to personal and organizational learning. It provides challenges, structures and support to enable future leaders to build a personal culture and practice of learning, doing and teaching which are fundamental building blocks of the learning organization.

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Direxion (CAP Educational Component)

Direxion is an intensive leadership development program designed specifically for aspiring executives and managers in Canada’s Public Service. Initially created to deliver the educational component of the Career Assignment Program, Direxion now welcomes participants from across the public sector.

Direxion employs theoretical and experiential learning methods within an action-oriented environment. This unique program draws on a wealth of expertise provided by exceptional guest resources. With their guidance, participants develop — and learn how to apply — the leadership competencies and self-management skills sought after by organizations committed to Public Service modernization.

The six-week program is divided into three two-week phases over two fiscal years. Intense, rigorous and cutting-edge, Direxion promotes deep internalization of the concepts presented. It is an indispensable tool for organizations investing in succession planning.

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Accelerated Executive Development Program (AEXDP)

The Accelerated Executive Development Program (AEXDP) is part of the public service effort to enhance the capacity of its leaders to deal with the challenges facing Canada and to maintain a world-class public service.

This Program is offered in partnership with the Leadership Network at the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada. It focuses on the development and career advancement of executives who have shown that they have the potential to become Assistant Deputy Ministers.

The Program consists of two complementary aspects which are characterized by a firm and consistent commitment to Action Learning. The first aspect deals with developmental assignments while the second is adapted to the needs and strengths of the participants and ties together various learning mechanisms and development tools that combine to produce the cycle of action, reflection, learning and practice.

AEXDP's participants are selected following a rigorous selection processs launched and managed by the Public Service Human Resources Agency of Canada.

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Living Leadership: The Executive Excellence Program (G108)

Living Leadership is an advanced, strategic, comprehensive leadership program that focuses on the leadership required to produce high performance, innovative citizen-centred service, integrated horizontal policy, and learning organizations. Throughout the program, you will experience a wide range of innovative learning techniques including customized workshops and site-visits that have been designed to meet the specific needs of your participant group.

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Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate

What is it?

• A professional development program managed by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) on behalf of the Public Service Commission and the Treasury Board Secretariat.
  
  
• A formal program of study to obtain the specialized education needed to be considered for appointment to Financial Administration (FI) entry-level positions

What are the benefits?

To the participant

• enhanced personal and professional competencies
• broadened career opportunities
• a recognized financial management certificate
• eligibility to apply for entry-level FI positions

To the organization

• increased employee job satisfaction
• enhanced job performance
• more effective financial management practices
• increased competencies within your organization
• increased employee mobility across job tasks
• demonstrated organizational support to employee learning and development
  

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