College-level Courses
End of the Web Development Certificate Program
The Institute has decided to end its Web Development Certificate to answer changing requirements within the public sector. The demand for this program is insufficient, therefore we cannot offer the certificate at a price that optimizes public funds and that advantages students. If you wish to know more about it, please consult the following links:
Context
Message from The Institute's Manager
Why (are we eliminating our Web Development Certificate? Why are we offering only 3 courses during the next year?)
When (will the courses be offered?)
Who (can take the courses?)
Where (will the courses be held?)
FAQ
Context
Over the last few months, The Institute has reviewed the relevance of its programs and the demand in terms of public servants needs. As a result, we noted that the demand for our Web Development Certificate Program, in its present form, was not strong enough. The Institute's mandate is to provide courses to students at prices that optimize the use of public funds; hence, offering the Web Development Certificate does not seem to be advantageous for our clients anymore.
Consequently, we have decided to terminate the Program over the next months. This change will allow us to focus on other courses and seminars that will be beneficial for the public servants and that will respond more adequately to their needs.
Since Web Development knowledge and skills remain a top priority across the Government of Canada and that the current Program is a valuable credential, we thought we could offer each course one last time in order to give the students the chance to complete their Certificate. However, after following-up with the students, we realized that the interest or the budget for completing the certificate were not sufficient enough for us to offer all courses. This is why we decided to offer only 3 courses of the program one last time during the upcoming months. These courses are those for which we had the biggest demand.
Message from The Institute's Manager
Dear Students:
On behalf of The Institute team, I would like to inform you that we are reviewing our curriculum and focusing on bringing you the most pertinent quality training in IT.
We recognize your efforts in completing the Web Development Certificate courses and the importance of the program for you. That is precisely why we will keep offering courses that will answer the evolving needs of public servants.
Please contact us if you have questions or queries, because your satisfaction is our priority.
Best regards,
Sylvie Chagnon
Manager, The Institute
Why (are we eliminating our Web Development Certificate? Why are we offering only 3 courses during the next year?)
Low demand is the basis of our decision to end the Web Development Certificate Program. Our objective is to always present the lowest prices to public servants to optimize public funds. This objective cannot be met given the insufficient demand for the program. Also, due to the low interest in completing the certificate, the lack of budget and the change of public servants' needs, we decided to offer only 3 courses of the program one last time during the upcoming months. These 3 courses are those for which we received the most demand.
When (will the courses be offered?)
Courses schedule :
C06E -
Cascading Style Sheets & Government of Canada Common Look and Feel
3 days January 11-13, 2005
C07E -
Website Strategic Planning
1 day January 25, 2005
C08E -
Documenting User Requirements & Effective User Presentations
1 day January 27, 2005
Who (can take the courses?)
Anyone who needs one of these courses to complete the Web Development Certificate or any person who is interested in the courses can register. (institute@pwgsc.gc.ca, (819) 956-2289)
Where (will the courses be held?)
Classes are held at Place du Portage, Gatineau, during corporate hours, which means from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAQ
- What will replace the Web Development Certificate?
Our objective is to respond to the present needs of our clients; therefore, no specific program will replace the Web Development Certificate Program. However, we will keep offering exciting and interesting courses and seminars that will serve the public servants' professional development.
- I have taken courses in another institution; can they be recognized in order for me to get my certificate?
No, we cannot recognize any course taken in another institution.
- Could students pay the training with their own money?
Yes. Students who wish to take one of the 3 courses offered can assume the cost of their training if the employer does not have the necessary funds.
- Will the cost of course change?
No. The cost should not change.
- Are the textbook costs included in the course fee?
Textbook costs are included, unless otherwise noted.
- How many students are required for TI to run a class?
TI needs a minimum of 8 students to offer a class.
- Can The Institute reserve seats for upcoming courses?
No. We are unable to reserve any seats. Students must send us their training form and the enrolment will be accepted on a "first come first serve" basis.
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