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.
January 21
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(1.5 hours)
Free
Virtual
Introduction to Community Development
RDN
Facilitated by Rachel Hunting and Russ Kueber
Learn the basics of community development and why it is vital for Québec’s English-speaking minority. This workshop highlights key principles and values such as participation, empowerment, and capacity-building.
With the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
February 18
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(1.5 hours)
Free
Virtual
Collaborative Leadership
RDN
Facilitated by Rachel Hunting and Russ Kueber
Explore how to lead alongside partners by sharing responsibility and building common goals. Participants learn to create shared visions with majority institutions, strengthen trust, and use practical tools for consensus-building and joint action.
With the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
March 18
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(1.5 hours)
Free
Virtual
Community Engagement and Empowerment
RDN
Facilitated by Rachel Hunting and Russ Kueber
This session focuses on engaging community members in meaningful ways and developing clear volunteer roles. Learn how engagement builds ownership, strengthens identity, and grows leadership through training and mentorship.
With the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
April 22
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(1.5 hours)
Free
Virtual
Community Assessment and Mobilization
RDN
Facilitated by Rachel Hunting and Russ Kueber
Gain skills to assess community strengths and needs through asset mapping, needs assessments, and stakeholder analysis. Learn how to communicate findings effectively and mobilize community members for collective action.
With the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
Various
(30 heures)
1200 $
Virtual
Intro to Human Resources
Concordia Continuing Education
If you’re passionate about developing and uplifting workforce talent, this course is your stepping stone to a fulfilling career in human resources. Explore the critical components of the HR profession, including recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and rewards.
From the initial planning to navigating the legal landscape, we’ll guide you through every step of the employment journey. These foundations will help you develop a framework for human resource management (HRM) that you can reply on to further your growth as an effective human resource professional.
Fall 2026
(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.
LinkedIn Learning offers almost 25,000 online courses to help professionals develop critical skills needed to succeed.
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.
The Tamarack Institute is dedicated to ending poverty in all its forms and skill-building for changemakers. Many of their workshops, webinars and online training courses are focused on place and community and will equip you with skills and connections for impactful community change. Learners will explore areas like Collaboration, Collective Leadership, Community Engagement, Asset-Based Community Development, 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.
