
Institute on Governance
For 35 years, helping governments, nonprofits, and public boards make better decisions, strengthen accountability, and prepare their teams for the future.
Leadership programs and over 40 practical courses.
Tailored advice for governments, public sector organizations and non-profit corporations.
What’s New with the IOG
Upcoming Courses
Project Management
Tue 1:00 PM EDT - Tue 4:00 PM EDT,
15 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
15 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
This course introduces the fundamentals of project management, including key agile project management concepts, helping participants understand how projects are planned, delivered, and adapted in a public sector context. The session focuses on practical tools, roles, and decision-making approaches that support successful project delivery.
Upcoming Courses
What you need to know about Finance in the Public Sector
Tue 1:00 PM EDT - Tue 4:00 PM EDT,
15 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
15 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
This course is specifically tailored for public servants of the Government of Canada who are involved in or interact with financial management roles.
Upcoming Courses
Briefings on Demand Part 1: Written Briefs
Wed 1:00 PM EDT - Wed 4:00 PM EDT,
16 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
16 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
Build your skills, explore key tools, and practice writing effective briefing notes.
Upcoming Courses
Collaborating and Managing Up
Wed 1:00 PM EDT - Wed 4:00 PM EDT,
16 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
16 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
This course for frontline leaders enhances capabilities in managing relationships with their management and peers. It covers manage you professional relationship with your boss, developing your organizational influence, developing your understanding of the organizational perspective, and handling conflicts with your supervisor and your colleagues. Through exercises, discussions, and case studies, participants will also learn practical briefing skills and meeting management skills.
Upcoming Courses
Stepping Up as a Frontline Leader
Fri 1:00 PM EDT - Fri 4:00 PM EDT,
18 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
18 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
This course equips emerging and current frontline leaders with practical insights and tools to enhance leadership and management skills. Participants will review what is expected of them in their role as a frontline leader, approaches to personal and professional development and a pragmatic approach to delegating, managing their time and workload.

