Master the art of delivering a successful pitch in just five minutes for your project, vision, or ideas with this course. Focusing on pitch fundamentals, development, delivery, and feedback, you’ll have ample opportunities to impress even the toughest audiences. In the facilitated session, craft a pitch presentation for your group (10 minutes, plus 5 minutes for Q&A), receiving valuable feedback from your peers.

In the facilitated session, present your project communications plan and receive feedback from both peers and the facilitator.

Our curriculum is designed to build competencies in five key areas that are recognized as vital to professional success. Each course addresses one or more of the following competencies:

Mitacs’s professional development program is designed to support university and college students, as well as Mitacs program participants, as they complete their research projects, prepare for leadership roles in their industry, and enhance their employability in their respective fields.

No. Our courses offer an interdisciplinary approach to professional skills development. Participants will benefit from industry expertise and teaching methods that will give them the skills to succeed while augmenting their academic learning.

No. Late participants will not be admitted into the course. Late participants may also lose their seats to participants that are on the waiting list.

Courses and workshops are offered at no charge to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows currently registered at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada.

No. Our courses offer an interdisciplinary approach to professional skills development. Participants will benefit from industry expertise and teaching methods that will give them the skills to succeed while augmenting their academic learning.

The courses are designed to complement the hands-on research skills and experience gained by participants of Mitacs programs (Accelerate, BSI, Elevate, Globalink) and Canadian college and university students. Each course is designed to improve upon one or more core competencies and is facilitated by industry leaders.

Mitacs is excited to provide professional development courses that respond to modern learning preferences, and better align our content with the competencies needed by industry partners and employers.

Moving from academia to the business world is not always an easy transition. This course helps you identify and highlight your transferrable skills. This includes how best to present your skills and become adept at job search strategies and networking to better prepare you for a job in your field of expertise.

Register for Mitacs Training courses through the Mitacs EDGE portal for self-managed enrollment. Create an account on your first visit, secure your spot in instructor-led workshops with online registration, and receive a confirmation email. Through EDGE (our Learning Management Platform), you will be able to: Access Mitacs Training’s online course catalog Register for workshops (For each bundled course, facilitated workshops are offered across Canada) View and download transcripts following successful course completion Check course registration status, download resources and tools, and more! If you need to cancel a workshop, you have the option to unenroll and/or reschedule for another date. Cancellations are disabled five days before the course; for last-minute cancellations, contact training@mitacs.ca. To create an account, register and search for courses visit the EDGE portal HERE.   For any questions, please contact the skills training team training@mitacs.ca

Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1hr

As a technical expert, avoid overshooting your audience with complex language. This course refines your communication approach to effectively reach a broader audience. Building on the skills gained in the “Enhance your Communication Skills” course, which focused on strategic communication components, this course specifically delves into writing business reports, making presentations, and developing a pitch deck.

NOTE: The courses will be conducted in English. This module is suitable for non-technical audiences; no prior quantum knowledge is required. The participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after each workshop. Limited spots available.

Workshops are facilitated by leading business and industry professionals who have undergone a competitive selection process. Our facilitators are subject matter experts in their respective fields and understand what it takes to succeed professionally. Facilitators deliver hands-on, engaging, and experiential learning.

Don’t see an answer to your question? Please contact the team at training@mitacs.ca and allow 1-2 business days for us to provide you with an answer.

Once you have created an account and signed in, you can search and enroll in courses or instructor led sessions by viewing them in the ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard. You can select the course you are interested in and click the ‘Enroll’ tab to choose available sessions at a location you prefer.

All parties involved with the Mitacs Training program must comply with the Canadian host institution’s policies regarding the ethical conduct of research and scholarly activities. Any issues or disputes around research or academic misconduct will be subject to the host institution’s processes following their institutional policies.

Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also view your profile in EDGE under ‘My Activity’ or go to your ‘Inbox’ for system messages. You may also view your current status by clicking ‘My Courses’ followed by the course you wish to check. If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified via email when you have been allocated a seat in the specified session.

Hone your professional skills and give yourself a competitive edge by participating in Mitacs Training. Open to college students, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, past graduate students that have completed a degree from a Canadian institution within the past two years, and Mitacs program participants, the courses are free of charge, facilitated by industry leaders, and cover core competencies such as management, communication, and intrapreneurialism. Offered online throughout Canada, Mitacs Training is also designed to complement the hands-on research skills and experience gained through initiatives such as Accelerate, Elevate, and Globalink.

Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion”.

Craft a valuable plan for your goals in this course by developing your Individual Development Plan (IDP). Identify goals, competencies, interests, and strategies, creating a concrete plan to reach your aspirations.

Having knowledge of business models and processes is fundamental to effective research and development management. This course looks at the fundamentals of business operations and explores the value of taking an intrapreneurship approach to business development.

Mitacs Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Please inform us if you encounter accessibility barriers via email at: accessibility@mitacs.ca.

Mitacs Training courses are focused on four core competency areas in Professional Development. These are Leadership and Management, Communications and Relationship Building, Personal and Professional Management and Entrepreneurialism. The individual courses in the training curriculum build skills in each of these competencies. For more information on our specific courses, click here.

Discover the people, the ideas, the projects, and the partnerships that are making news, and creating meaningful impact across the Canadian innovation ecosystem.

Register for Mitacs Training courses through the Mitacs EDGE portal for self-managed enrollment. Create an account on your first visit, secure your spot in instructor-led workshops with online registration, and receive a confirmation email.

UPDATE: In February 2023 all 32 Mitacs asynchronous (online) courses will be WCAG 2.0 AA standards compliant that Mitacs participants can access via our Mitacs Skills Training page or directly via the EDGE platform.

In the facilitated session, participants share and receive feedback on their IDP drafts, refining plans through peer and facilitator input.

Efficient time management reduces stress through organized task prioritization. This course teaches time and project management techniques to enhance performance. Evaluate personal challenges and learn to eliminate time-wasting behaviors for more effective time utilization.

The Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards and the Mitacs Awards celebrate inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators who are galvanizing cutting-edge research across Canada.

Mitacs Training courses are available to all students and postdoctoral fellows at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada, alumni who have graduated from a Canadian institution within the last two years, and current participants in Mitacs programs.

Leadership shapes a positive workplace culture. This course explores leadership’s significance across sectors, emphasizing its role in team dynamics and how effective leaders motivate and inspire employees.

Don’t see an answer to your question? Please contact the team at training@mitacs.ca and allow 1-2 business days for us to provide you with an answer.

In a competitive market, being proactive in networking is vital. This interactive workshop will assist you in planning and constructing your project network map. Gain insights into strategies for organizing contacts, bridging gaps, and broadening your network. During the session, you’ll enhance your skills in creating a thorough project network map, pinpointing crucial decision-makers, influencers, funding sources, and users across all project stages, through collaborative brainstorming with your peers.

For sharing your value proposition, ensuring transparency, and aligning teams and projects, a communications plan is essential. In this hands-on course, learn about its key components and build one. Collaborate with peers to evaluate and share findings.

Effective communication is crucial in all aspects of life. This course helps you develop communication skills, especially in a private sector setting. Explore core elements and learn to shape project messaging, essential for audience engagement, gaining support, and securing partnerships and funding.

Please note that cancellations will not be possible within the 5 calendar day period before the workshop and you will need to contact the training team if you wish to cancel your workshop registration.

Once signed in, you’ll find list of courses and sessions on your dashboard by clicking on the ‘Catalog’ tab. You can either search the course by name or use the ‘Advanced Filterings’ tab to search for courses and sessions based on province and city. Please note that you can filter for online courses under the ‘Course Type’ tab as they are not categorized by province or institution.

You can cancel your registration(s) up until five  calendar days before the course starts. To cancel a course enrollment sign in to your account, go to the specific session through your ‘Catalog’, ‘My Courses’ or ‘Calendar’ from your dashboard and click ‘Cancel Session’. You will receive an email that confirms the cancellation.

If you need to cancel a workshop, you have the option to unenroll and/or reschedule for another date. Cancellations are disabled five days before the course; for last-minute cancellations, contact training@mitacs.ca.

Our courses and workshops revolve around eight course bundles, comprising eight online self-paced courses and seven online instructor-led workshops. The synchronous components (instructor-led workshops) are offered in an engaging and interactive learning environment, with small groups typically ranging from 10 to 24 participants.

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Yes. As an international student attending a Canadian academic institution, you are eligible to attend our instructor-led courses.

Mitacs’s professional development program is designed to support university and college students, as well as Mitacs program participants, as they complete their research projects, prepare for leadership roles in their industry, and enhance their employability in their respective fields.

Everyone contributes to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. This course fosters essential ideas for a thriving professional community. Graduates, often assuming leadership roles, must be ready to apply the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action in their positions.

Mitacs is excited to announce six quantum workshops in partnership with Qubo Consulting Corp., aimed at developing Canadian talent for the quantum workforce. Learn how quantum differs from classical technology, explore emerging quantum technologies, and understand the opportunities and threats for businesses. Stay ahead of the curve, enhance your employability, and future-proof your career by learning about quantum today. Our online webinars, starting in October, will feature industry experts and cover topics like quantum applications, threats, and business communication. Join us and take the first step in developing your skills for the quantum workforce.

To register, you simply access EDGE by clicking here. If you are a first-time user, you must first create an account and then sign in.

Since 2008, Mitacs has been offering professional development training to advanced degree graduates, supplementing their education and research experience with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. Each year, thousands participate in training courses to augment their university learning.

Networking is crucial for career advancement, with many jobs secured through personal contacts. This course guides you in refining your online profile to establish meaningful connections, ensuring you’re well-positioned for success when a recruiter reaches out.

You will receive a email once the course is complete that serves as the official record of your participation. A Mitacs certificate will also appear on your Edge account under transcripts, following the completion of a workshop.

Description: Curious about Quantum? With plenty of potential, many people have heard about the quantum industry, but few know how to prepare themselves for the upcoming 2nd Quantum Revolution. The ripple effect from these technologies becoming commercialized could disrupt every industry, which is why governments around the globe are encouraging citizens to start developing quantum literacy. This module is suitable for non-technical audiences, and will look at the quantum industry and the global quantum effort in terms of how much countries are investing to stay ahead of the curve.

As a thought leader, prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation efforts. This course offers an opportunity to reflect on and develop strategies for implementing REDI into your project, initiating powerful first steps towards systemic and behavioral changes. Identify reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations for your project, discuss their incorporation into the project plan, and address these principles within the project team’s composition and methodology.

You can access and print a transcript by clicking on the top right drop-down menu on your dashboard in EDGE. The transcript lists course titles, enrollment dates, and completion dates.

Be intentional about your direction by adopting project and time management tools to guide your teams and work. In this course, practice using project status and update reports, along with a project plan, to organize, manage, and share your work. These skills enhance focus, alignment, and efficiency. The facilitated session allows you to practice delivering project status updates to stakeholders, presenting to small groups, and receiving peer feedback.

Management centers on execution, while leadership focuses on developing and empowering others. This course delves into effective leadership principles, exploring styles, traits, and issues affecting team dynamics and project outcomes. In a competitive world, effective leaders are vital for fostering strategic thinking, innovation, and action. In the facilitated session, build on foundational knowledge by identifying and critiquing leadership styles in demonstrated video scenarios.

Noteworthy accessibility improvements now built-in for a seamless learning experience with assistive technology include:

Our courses are open to all students and postdoctoral fellows currently registered at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada or participating in any Mitacs program (Accelerate, Elevate, and Globalink). They are also open to past students who have graduated from a Canadian academic institution in the last 2 years.