PROGRAMS
Training Opportunities
The following list includes upcoming workshops and courses available that may be pertinent to nonprofits serving the English-speaking communities of Québec. The mention of any specific organizations or training opportunities is solely for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement by RDN nor does it imply discrimination against similar organizations or training opportunities not mentioned. If you have questions or if you have opportunities to suggest for inclusion, please reach out to us.
This project was made possible by the Government of Canada.
February 26
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
(3 hours)
$325
Virtual
Effective Business Writing
Concordia Continuing Education
Are you being clear? Concise? Compelling? If you’d like to sharpen your skills and communicate more effectively, join professional editor Giuseppe Valiante for this hands-on workshop.
February 26
6:00–9:00 p.m.
(3 hours)
$155
Virtual
Comprehensive HR and Health and Safety Compliance for Not-for-Profit Leaders in Québec
John Abbott College
This course is designed for not-for-profit leaders in Québec who need to navigate the complex landscape of HR and Health and Safety compliance. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of their obligations under various regulations and learn practical steps to ensure their organization is compliant, protecting both their employees and their operations.
March 11
1:00–4:00 p.m.
(3 hours)
$325
Virtual
Introduction to Digital Marketing
Concordia Continuing Education
Explore the fundamental aspects of the digital marketing ecosystem, discover how the marketing world shifted from traditional to digital and learn about the major channels that make up digital marketing strategies. This workshop is an opportunity to get an overview of analytics, data, research, trends, consumer journeys, and personas and to build on that through digital marketing tactics and strategies.
March 13
1:00–2:00
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
How to Save Time and Win More Grants Using ChatGPT
Charity Village
ChatGPT can help simplify and enhance your nonprofit’s grant writing process. From researching new funders to drafting strong grant narratives, you’ll walk away with practical tips and strategies to use ChatGPT effectively while understanding its limits. This session is designed to help you save time and improve the clarity and quality of your applications, while maintaining the authenticity of your organization’s unique voice and mission in every grant proposal.
March 13– 14
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
(6 hours)
$695
Virtual
Persuasive Communications
McGill School of Continuing Studies
Participants will come away with practical tips and material to apply to their professional writing. Topics covered:
- Communication styles and their role(s)
- Understanding and communicating with diverse audience(s)
- Strategies to best organize and synthesize ideas
- Solutions-based communication techniques
- Tools to help build persuasive and motivational communication
March 18–19
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$1,095
In person
Self-Management Skills for Effective Self-Leadership
McGill School of Continuing Studies
Self-management is essential for professionals who wish to do their best, role model, influence, and lead. In this workshop, participants will begin the intentional process of directing their thinking, feelings, and actions to achieve effective self-management.
April 1–June 3
6:00–9:00 p.m.
(40 hours)
$1,100
Virtual
Intro to Human Resources
Concordia Continuing Education
Human resources covers everything from staff selection, orientation, and training to wage and salary administration, benefits management, and pension plans. In this course, you’ll learn the critical components of HR management, acquire the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage employment relationships, and develop your ability to perform the functions of a human resource professional.
April 15
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
$325
Virtual
Effective Business Writing
Concordia Continuing Education
Are you being clear? Concise? Compelling? If you’d like to sharpen your skills and communicate more effectively, join professional editor Giuseppe Valiante for this hands-on workshop.
April 30
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
$325
Virtual
Change Management
Concordia Continuing Education
In this intensive three-hour workshop, industry pro Virginie Aubin will teach you about the importance of change management, how it affects individuals and the organization as a whole, emotional intelligence, mitigating and minimizing risks during periods of change, streamlining project efficiency, and more.
September 15–October 6
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
(40 hours)
$1,100.00
Virtual
Intro to Human Resources
Concordia Continuing Education
Human Resources covers everything from staff selection, orientation, and training to wage and salary administration, benefits management, and pension plans. In this course, you’ll learn the critical components of HR management, acquire the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage employment relationships, and develop your ability to perform the functions of a human resource professional.
Fall 2025
(30 hours)
$695
Virtual
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
John Abbott College Centre for Continuing Education
Ideal for current administrators, volunteers, or board members currently working or volunteering and who are interested in deepening their knowledge and skills in the nonprofit sector. The program lets you:
- Develop skills to be a successful nonprofit leader
- Learn about effective management practices
- Apply learning through case studies and practical examples
- Make connections with current nonprofit leaders and participants
Date TBC
(18 hours)
$695
Virtual
Leadership Certificate for Managers
John Abbott College
Tailored for new and prospective managers, supervisors, and team leaders taking place over the span of six weeks, this comprehensive program unfolds through six online sessions.
Date TBC
(15 hours)
$165
Hybrid
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
John Abbott College
Participants will learn communication techniques (speeches and PowerPoint presentations) in the business environment. This course will introduce the student to the techniques of public speaking and powerful strategic presentations using PowerPoint.
Further Training Opportunities to Explore
Atwater Library offers online and in-person courses and workshops on financial literacy and digital literacy for individuals or groups.
Charity Village offers free, monthly webinars on a variety of topics of interest to professionals working within the Canadian nonprofit sector. You can access past webinars here. They also offer a series of self-paced web-based courses for under $100. Each course is packed with solid information and practical resources that you can download and keep on hand for future reference.
CNESST offers several types of training and webinars (in French) related to your rights and obligations in terms of: labour standards, pay equity (including training for educational institutions), and occupational health and safety.
The Centre for Community Organizations (COCo) works to support the health and well-being of community organizations in Québec by supporting organizational development, offering training, disseminating resources, producing research, and strengthening links between nonprofit organizations.
Concordia Continuing Education supports the lifelong pursuit of education by offering a variety of non‑credit educational programs. These are designed to meet the practical needs and interests of people in the workplace, helping them to refine and improve their professional and personal skills.
Le Consortium de coopération des entreprises collectives offers a wide array of training for nonprofits and cooperatives in Québec around governance, finances, human resources, and change management. Workshops and courses are currently available in French only but could be adapted depending on available resources.
Éducaloi offers clear legal information and workshops for individuals and nonprofits.
John Abbot Continuing Education offers courses designed for managers, leaders, and professionals looking to learn or perfect a skill.
The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network’s Mentorship Assistance and The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network’s Mentorship Assistance and Training for Community Heritage (MATCH) program provides diverse training and mentorship to heritage groups and includes policy-writing, conservation techniques, exhibition design, recruiting volunteers, communications and marketing, digital and hybrid programming, oral history techniques, the ins and outs of accreditation, board leadership and succession, and more.
TechSoup offers over 200 expert-led courses, training opportunities, and events designed for nonprofits at a low cost. Courses are developed in-house by TechSoup’s instructional design team in partnership with experts who understand how nonprofits use these skills.
UQAM Formation Continue makes university resources accessible through hands-on training and workshops (in French) tailored to the specific needs of the business world, public and parapublic agencies, and organizations in all sectors of activity.
Vent Over Tea offers active listening workshops to train your team to lead with empathy and foster a culture of open conversation. Workshops can last anywhere between 30 minutes to 3 hours, per your preference, and can be done either in person or online.
