Transform Workplaces: Become a Govt-Funded and Certified Trainer at No Cost to You

What people are saying

“I believe the lack of these skills is underlying most challenges with productivity, innovation, well-being, and ultimately the profitability and sustainability of companies.”

Andrea Jacques

Author, Speaker, Workplace Transformation Expert,
Kyosei Consulting

"I have acquired the skills to better understand myself and others both in a professional and personal way. I also have more effective ways to help myself and others to be more resilient and open to other ways of thinking."

Daniel Wischnewski

Chief Executive Officer,
HIP INCORP

“Relational Skills are the key to successful work teams and continue to be one of the most in-demand workplace training needs to support individual and organizational growth.”

Jaime Mann

Leadership Coach and Advisor,
The Amaryllis Project

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Workplace Connections program, and who funds it?

The Workplace Connections initiative, funded by the Canadian government, aims to certify 120 practitioners across Canada to enhance workforce capabilities through a dual certification program in Skills for Success Practitioner Certification and Certified Relational Skills for Workplace ^© Trainer for Workplace. These certified workplace practitioners will help individuals assess and develop skills based on Canada's Skills for Success Framework. Program graduates will be poised to improve workplace communication and competencies, showcasing the government's dedication to fostering essential workplace skills.

What type of professionals can apply to the program?

The program is aimed at individuals who provide, or would like to provide, workforce training to organizations and individuals. This may consist of Business Owners, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources and Training & Development teams, Corporate Trainers, Workplace Educators, Independent Consultants, Workforce Development, Career/Employment Services, Academic Instructors or Advisors, and Non-Profit individuals, among others.

What certifications will I receive, and are they recognized?

Upon successful completion, including completing your practicum and passing both exams, you will receive certifications which are validated and endorsed by the Government of Canada. Successful graduates will receive:

Skills for Success Certificate of Coursework Completion – upon completing the online self-directed course.
Skills for Success Certificate of Certification & Digital Badge – upon completing the pre-requisite S4S certificate program including passing the exam with a required 80% and submitting all required course documents.
Relational Skills Certificate of Course Completion – upon completing the online course and submitting required documents e.g., any necessary assignments.
Relational Skills Certificate of Certification & Digital Badge – upon completing the Relational Skills exam and achieving a passing grade of 80%, completing 3 assigned practicums, engaging with mentor, and submitting all required documents e.g., practicum reports, attendance verification, lesson plans, etc.
Workplace Connections Program Certificate of Acknowledgement for Completion of the Program and & Digital Badge:
This certificate verifies that the practitioner was one of the initial 120 Practitioners to complete this pan-Canadian program and achieve Certification through the government validated and funded project.

What can I do once certified?

Depending on the certification obtained, practitioners will be able to implement Skills for Success, Relational Skills or both, in the organizations they represent, under their own personal brand or company umbrella, and, there may be opportunities to work ongoing with various government initiatives or organizations such as Workplace Education Manitoba. Program graduates are encouraged, and authorized, to use the Relational Skills lesson plans and support materials including those in the Toolkit to offer customized Relational Skills training solutions in their cities and markets. Training material can be built into employee onboarding, workplace consultations, Human Resource initiatives, individual upskilling or more.

Will I be responsible for finding the organizations for workplace delivery?

As the program grows across Canada, we are asking learners to suggest places to complete their practicum delivery (perhaps in their current place of work, or at an organization they are affiliated with).We are also reaching out to potential connections, in order to help solicit delivery in workplaces which may benefit from Relational Skills based on news releases, social media announcements, economic trends, etc.

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Help Canadians reach their training goals. Become a Skills for Success Trainer.

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ONLY 120 skilled trainers are being accepted into the program.

The only certification of its kind, validated, funded and endorsed by the Government of Canada.

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Who can apply to be a Certified Skills for Success Trainer?

We are looking for a broad list of applicants from many industries:

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