Take your required training

You must complete 2 free courses before you can apply for designation:

• onboarding training
• intercultural competency training

You’ll get a certificate for completing these courses. Include them with your application to the community.

Online onboarding training Required

This training covers

• an introduction to Canada’s immigration system
• background on the pilots
• how the pilots work
• an overview of roles and responsibilities
• permanent residence applications
• work permit applications
• settlement and integration into the community

Contact your participating community to sign up.

Intercultural competency training Required

Intercultural competency training can help you to take meaningful steps to welcome and integrate your newcomer employees. This will help you to retain internationally trained talent in the long term.

This training aims to support those who are involved in the day-to-day management of the organization, such as those responsible for hiring or managing employees in your organization. The training covers topics such as

• creating welcoming and culturally inclusive workplaces
• newcomer experiences
• cultural awareness

Contact your participating community to sign up.