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91社区 SCS Professional Development Certificate in Collaboration and Productivity
Whether you are just entering the complex world of work, growing professionally with increasing responsibility, transitioning from a technical to a leadership role, or facing your next professional challenge, this career-enhancing program is designed to provide the competitive edge you need to set yourself apart and help you thrive in the complex constantly changing economic environment.

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Professional Development Certificate in Collaboration and Productivity

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PDC Information Session - Collaboration and Productivity

Online Information Session

Join us for Career Accelerators: Teamwork, Collaboration and Productivity Skills that Fuel Results to learn about new realities in the world of business and how you can prepare yourself to stand out in the marketplace with skills that mean the difference between making things happen and wondering what happened.

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91社区 SCS Information Session - Professional Development Certificates

Online Information Session

Wondering if a 91社区 Professional Development Certificate is for you? Get answers from our on-demand info session and learn about topics offered, delivery method, our approach to learning and teaching, tuition fees and how to apply. Plus, hear from actual students who will talk about their experience and how the program they chose helped them achieve their professional aims.

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About this Program
Program Description

PDC in Collaboration and Productivity

This non-credit Professional Development Certificate program aims to develop professionals equipped with an essential blend of competencies and skills required to succeed in any modern collaborative workplace environment. Focus is placed on systems and design thinking, creativity, innovation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The program is offered in English and must be completed within 2 years.

Admission Requirements

As per minimum admission requirements of the School of Continuing Studies:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Applicants between the ages of 18-21 must have a minimum of:

  • Applicants from Quebec : DCS, DEC, or the equivalent

  • Applicants from other Canadian Provinces: 1 year of full-time university

  • International applicants: Equivalent of the 1 year of full-time university

Applicants who are 21 years of age or older may be considered for admission as mature students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:

  • Apply systems thinking and modelling tools to solve complex organizational and/or business challenges
  • Use simulation software to understand the behaviour of a system
  • Apply forecasting methods to identify future business opportunities
  • Use creative & collaborative tools to develop new business models, products and services
  • Apply design thinking tools to foster innovation
  • Increase your professional effectiveness through collaborative skill-building: emotional intelligence, communication (including active listening), conflict management, influence, and facilitation
  • Successfully develop and maintain high-performing teams
  • Write effective business documents to inform, persuade and motivate others
Language Requirements

To be admitted to a Professional Development Certificate, proof of English proficiency is not required. However, since the language of instruction is English, a good command of English is required in order to perform well in courses and complete the program.

Financial Aid and Awards

Professional Development Certificates are non-credit programs and as such, are not eligible for听financial听aid听or awards such as Quebec鈥檚 loans and bursaries program (AFE).

Please note that tuition fees paid for courses as part of Professional Development Certificates are eligible for official tax receipts (T2202A and Relev茅 8).

Tuition and Fees

Fees for this program paid per course at the time of registration. Please find the list of courses and corresponding fees at mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/pdc-fees.

How to Apply

Please follow these steps to submit your application to a Professional Development Certificate program:

STEP 1: PREPARE

  1. Choose the Professional Development Certificate you would like to apply to.
  2. Ensure you have a valid email address and credit card on hand to pay the application fee (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
  3. From the list of programs, select the certificate you would like to apply for. Click 鈥淟earn More鈥�. Then click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� at the top of the page.
  4. Review the admission requirements for the program to ensure you meet the criteria.
  5. Ensure you have all necessary documentation required for your application as indicated in the 鈥淒ocuments Required鈥� section.

STEP 2: APPLY

  1. Scroll down and click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� in the righthand column of the screen.
  2. Review the information displayed and click 鈥淎pply Now鈥�.
  3. If you have credentials, log in. If not, create an account.
  4. Complete the rest of the application with all required information.
  5. Once you have applied online, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.

STEP 3: CHECK STATUS

  1. You can check the status of your application at any time using Athena.
  2. Once a decision has been made, admitted students will receive a notification by email confirming their admission to the program, along with registration instructions. You can then register for courses online during the appropriate registration period.

Difficulty Applying Online?

If you have any problems with your online application, or if you have questions regarding admission requirements and procedures, contact Client Services at the 91社区 School of Continuing Studies at info.conted [at] mcgill.ca or call 514-398-6200.

Courses

Non-Credit Courses
Required Courses
YCBS 216 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals (4.5 CEUs)
The objective is to help learners develop effective interpersonal skills. Emphasis is placed on the following areas: communication styles, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, working with teams and influencing others, workplace diversity and intercultural communication, presentation skills, and facilitation skills. As a result of acquiring and developing these interpersonal skills, learners can increase their overall professional effectiveness.
YCBS 259 Systems Thinking and Modelling (6 CEUs)
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and tools of systems thinking, modelling, and change. Structure and behaviour of dynamic systems. Organizations as dynamic systems; solving complex challenges in organizations with systems thinking and modelling; simulation models.
YCBS 276 Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurs (4 CEUs)
Introduction to innovation and creativity, business model innovation, opportunity forecasting methods, design and development of new products and services. A variety of creativity and innovation tools will be introduced, including design thinking, the business model canvas, the concept of minimum viable product, and agile product development.
YCCM 208 Professional Writing in Business (4.5 CEUs)
Winter 2021, Spring/Summer 2021, Fall 2021
Concepts and principles of effective written communication: audience, purpose, organization, and style. Emphasis on business documents commonly produced by professionals (e.g., project and business plans, reports, status updates, proposals, analyses). Pre-writing and re-writing processes, including self-editing to enhance clarity, conciseness, and coherence. Audio-recorded instructor feedback.
One Complementary Course from the following:
YCBS 110 Current Trends in Digital Communication (4.5 CEUs)
Whether you have experience with digital applications or not, this course will ensure your grasp of digital media is solid and up-to- date.
YCBS 204 Effective Public Speaking (6 CEUs)
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Give persuasive presentations that hold your audience鈥檚 attention.
YCBS 221 Leading Sustainable Change (6 CEUs)
This course explores issues related to change management including models of change management, keys to successful change processes, change leadership structures, common change management techniques, integrating change management considerations into consulting programs and proposals, choosing the intervention and getting client buy-in. A substantial proportion of the class time is devoted to discussions, role-plays, case study exercises, and participant-facilitated discussions.
YCBS 243 Introduction to Business Analytics and Data Modelling (4 CEUs)
This course will explore the fundamental analytic methods and tools used to collect, analyze and interpret business data to gain insight into and inform business decision-making. Special emphasis is placed on data modeling tools and techniques used by business analysts to accurately define and communicate business requirements , and to determine relationships, business rules and data management methods for any project.
YCBS 254 Introduction to Agile Project Management (3 CEUs)
This introductory course provides an overview of Agile concepts, principles, and methodologies in project management. Emphasis will be placed on how the Agile approach can help project teams adapt to constantly changing market demands and client requirements.

Contacts

Career and Professional Development
(Non-credit courses and programs)

Phone: +1 514-398-5454
680 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1029 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2M7
Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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