Training Courses for SWIS
While the courses below are not specific to the work of SWIS, they may be helpful in learning about various topics that will come up throughout your SWIS work. All courses listed are free of charge.
Innovating for Impact by ARAISA
In this ten-module course, learn how to enhance newcomers’ sense of belonging using new methods and tools.
Foundations of Evaluation and Performance Management by ARAISA
A five-module course designed to help settlement and integration practitioners improve their ability to monitor and evaluate program delivery.
An Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) Plus by ARAISA
An overview of GBA Plus in the context of serving and supporting newcomers, immigrants, and refugees.
Looking for the Ripple Effect by Eupraxia Training
This course is free and available to IRCC-funded organizations. It will provide the information, skills, and confidence to develop a realistic outcomes-based evaluation plan for your programs and services.
4 Seasons of Reconciliation by BDC
"[This course] provides the foundational knowledge on the relationship between Canada, Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). It promotes a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians through transformative learning about truth and reconciliation."
Gender-based Analysis Plus Course by Women and Gender Equality Canada (Government of Canada)
"The content of this course focuses on the basic introduction to gender-based analysis (GBA) Plus. You will familiarize yourself with the key concepts of GBA Plus and recognize how various identity and social factors can influence the experience of federal government initiatives affecting different people. You will learn to identify how GBA Plus can enhance the responsiveness, effectiveness and outcomes of federal government initiatives while applying some foundational GBA Plus concepts and processes."
Refugees in the 21st Century by the University of London
"[This course] provides insight into the refugee phenomenon as one of the most complex, compelling and (arguably) misunderstood features of the 21st century. Taking a global perspective, it will outline the fundamentals of who ‘refugees’ are, where they come from and where they go, as well as delving into the features of the global system for refugee protection and ‘solutions’ for those who have been forcibly displaced."
The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP) offers online training, tools and resources to [...] professionals working with immigrants and refugees. Browse their self-paced, online courses here. View their webinar recordings here.
Who cares? An Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive Guide to Supporting Youth Mental Health by the Canadian Women's Foundation
"This curriculum addresses challenges faced by youth workers in supporting the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. It provides strategies that youth workers can implement to ensure their own wellbeing is taken into account."
Plain Language Course by the Government of British Columbia
“Learn how to use plain language to make your writing clear and accessible.” This course takes approximately two hours to complete.