Welcome to the Communications 101 Boot Camp for Canadian Public Servants, developed in collaboration with the Government of Canada’s Communications Community Office.

To complete this lesson, read and watch the content marked ‘required’. If you have extra time, explore the ‘recommended’ resources to take your learning further.

Required

10-MINUTE READ

Read this article on How government works and your role as a communicator for an overview of the Government of Canada’s structure, and to learn more about the important role communications play in the public service.

3-MINUTE VIDEO

Do you know what Canada’s three branches of government are? Watch this Parliament of Canada video, What are Canada’s three branches of government?, to learn how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches work together as Canada’s system of government.

__4-MINUTE READ __

Read this article, Career story: how to excel in communications, for some tips and guidance on how to begin and excel in a government communications role.

__45-MINUTE COURSE __

As public servants and communicators, it is important to understand how the complex systems of government work, including the factors that influence government decisions. To learn more, take this online, self-paced course from the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS): How the Canadian Government Works: Setting the Stage for Results.

__3-MINUTE READ __

Are you new to the public service? This article by Apolitical, Communication skills for public servants: where to learn for free, offers great resources for public servants looking to improve their communication skills.

__1.5-HOUR COURSE __

The Canada School of Public Service offers this course, Who We Work For, to help you gain a foundational understanding of how government works and the vital part you play in its critical operations.

EXPLORE

Visit the Learning opportunities for communicators webpage for additional learning opportunities. All these online learning opportunities are available off the government network and can be accessed from anywhere by employees of the Government of Canada.

Well done for completing the first lesson in this bootcamp. Keep an eye on your emails for the next one!

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