CSPS Digital Academy/CSPS Digital Accelerator

Overview	Start your learning	Specialized Learning	Registration	Spring 2021 Intake

Welcome The CSPS Digital Accelerator is a transformative learning experience designed for leaders and teams who want to experiment with more collaborative, open, human-centred and iterative ways of defining problems and developing solutions in a modern government era. It combines self-directed learning, hands-on workshops, specialized learning in technical fields, peer learning, coaching and mentoring in support of teams as they explore real business problems and prototype and test solutions with users. The CSPS Digital Accelerator builds on the success of the first two cohorts of the CSPS Digital Academy’s Premium program. Spring 2021 will be the first time we try this approach with teams, and we are excited to work with our partners to make this new approach a success. Learn more about the CSPS Digital Academy Overview of the program Onboarding and Skill building (2 weeks) Team building​ Skill sessions​ Introduction to new tools Design Discovery (3 weeks) Problem framing​ Ideation​ Design thinking and user research Deeper Learning (2 weeks) Focused learning opportunities ​ Prototype planning​ Preparation for first pitch Prototyping (3 weeks) Developing and testing working prototypes with users Aftercare (3-6 months) Products progress towards beta or production ​ Access to coaches and mentors​ Access to continuous learning Onboarding and Skill building (2 weeks) Team building​ Skill sessions​ Introduction to new tools Design Discovery (3 weeks) Problem framing​ Ideation​ Design thinking and user research Deeper Learning (2 weeks) Focused learning opportunities ​ Prototype planning​ Preparation for first pitch Prototyping (3 weeks) Developing and testing working prototypes with users Aftercare (3-6 months) Products progress towards beta or production ​ Access to coaches and mentors​ Access to continuous learning Start your learning here The Exploration phase is when teams are onboarded, and learners start preparing for the Discovery phase by completing the Digital Readiness Self-Assessment and engaging in self-directed and classroom learning focused on the five Government of Canada Digital Standards most closely aligned with the objectives of the CSPS Digital Accelerator. To all prospective Spring 2021 Accelerator participants: Completing the Digital Readiness Assessment and addressing your knowledge gaps in relation to the Government of Canada Digital Standards is an integral part of your learning journey as you get ready to enter the Discovery phase. Make sure you complete the Digital Readiness Self-Assessment and give yourself time to explore the learning resources and take the Discover Digital learning modules. Take the Digital Readiness Self-Assessment Bridge your knowledge gaps Once you’ve completed the Digital Readiness Self-Assessment, bridge your knowledge gaps by selecting the self-directed learning we have curated for you, based on your overall and Digital Standard-specific scores. Access self-directed learning Discover Digital Series The CSPS Digital Academy’s Discover series is a suite of foundational courses introducing new mindsets, skills and techniques to help public servants succeed in the digital era. Like the Accelerator’s self-directed learning, the curriculum and topics are closely linked to the Government of Canada Digital Standards. Executives, managers and employees who have been selected to take part in the Accelerator will be registered in classroom offerings of either Discover Digital in Practice, Discover Digital for Managers or Discover Digital for Executives. More details will be communicated in the confirmation email all participants will receive following registration (link to bookmarked Spring 2021 registration section). If there’s room, employees who won’t participate in the Accelerator will also be offered the opportunity to attend one of the Discover Digital modules. Available spaces will be distributed equally between the participating organizations. Specialized learning - for employees of participating organizations Learning bootcamps on specialized topics will be offered in May as part of the Alpha phase. All working-level employees participating in the Accelerator will be asked to select a stream that aligns with their interest, role and existing skills and knowledge. This great opportunity to enhance specialized skills is also extended to employees of participating organizations who aren’t part of an Accelerator team. Available spaces will be distributed equally between the participating organizations. Here is what you can expect to learn in the specialized learning streams: Data: Practical data analysis for business intelligence, data visualization and ethical considerations in the use of data. Prerequisite: participants must take part in the user-centered design workshops offered prior to the bootcamp. Design: User research, journey mapping, service blueprint, prototyping tools, usability testing, inclusivity, plain language. Prerequisite: participants should have some experience with data preparation, analysis and visualization. AI/ML: AI/ML fundamentals, Initiating and Managing AI/ML Projects in the GC, Responsible AI. Prerequisite: participants should have basic experience in data analytics. Low-code/no-code development: Low-code/no-code application & interface prototyping using power apps, UI best practices, creating product dashboards. Prerequisite: participants should have curiosity to learn how to create working prototypes for solutions using Microsoft software applications. DevOps: DevOPs culture and practices, CI/CD, essentials for DevOps toolchain, implementation and use of cloud native development. Prerequisite: Participants should have basic experience within the field of IT. Spring 2021 Registration For the Sprint 2021 cohort, we will be onboarding teams from the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canada Revenue Agency. All prospective learners from participating organizations need to complete the registration form by Wednesday, March 24. This includes executives and managers and those who won’t be part of a team but still want to register in dedicated Discover Digital classroom offerings or express interest in one of our specialized learning bootcamps. Register Spring 2021 Team Intake – for departmental coordinators If you’re the departmental coordinator please read this section carefully. Departmental coordinators play a key role in the team intake process. They: liaise with senior management, as well as with the CSPS Digital Accelerator Partner Success Lead, for the identification of problems and teams distribute information to employees who aren’t part of a team but are interested in participating in the specialized learning bootcamps complete the Team Intake Form liaise with the CSPS Digital Accelerator Partner Success Lead throughout the program to get answers to questions their organization or teams may have contribute to the promotion of the Accelerator in their department If you are a departmental coordinator for a team participating in the Sprint 2021 cohort of the CSPS Digital Accelerator, you need to complete the Team Intake Form by Wednesday, March 24. Go to the Team Intake page Meet the Digital Accelerator team CSPS Digital Accelerator - General enquiries Nick Scott, Executive Director Zoe Langevin, Partner Success Lead Louise Côté, Learning Experience and Problem-Based Learning Lead Isa David, Specialized Learning Lead Kimberley Hutchinson, Exploration Learning Lead> Liz McKeown, Executive Learning lead Valérie Gaudreault, UX Strategist