Learning

The Showcase Ontario 2011 education curriculum will focus on our current organizational needs and challenges, as well as emerging and innovative trends in technology and business leadership. Last year, we introduced a new curriculum based on three targeted learning streams:

1. Leaders
2. IT Professionals
3. Business Professionals

These learning streams will be returning for Showcase Ontario 2011, as will the well-received CIO Series – a refreshing suite of sessions providing opportunities to interact with CIOs and Corporate Chiefs as they share their experience, expertise and energy.

Education sessions are suitable for all staff within the I&IT organization, as well as the broader OPS and the Broader Public Sector. Participants will also have an opportunity to complete certificates under each of the three learning streams.

Certification Program

Participants who meet the minimum requirements outlined in their selected learning stream will receive a certificate of completion.

The Leadership Certificate gives participants the opportunity to build upon current leadership skill sets as well as learn best practices from public and private sector colleagues.

Requirements - Total of five sessions as follows, plus 1 hour visiting the Exhibit Floor:

• 1 Keynote
• 3 sessions identified in the Leadership Stream (including CIO Series)
• 1 session identified in any stream

The I&IT Professionals Certificate includes courses on a wide-range of I&IT relevant topics such as: enterprise architecture, enterprise content management, security, application development and emerging technology trends.

Requirements - Total of five sessions as follows, plus 1 hour visiting the Exhibit Floor:

• 1 Keynote
• 3 sessions identified in the I&IT Professionals Stream
• 1 session identified in any stream

The Business Professionals Certificate gives business professional participants the opportunity to participate in a diverse selection of courses geared towards improving their understanding of I&IT and enhancing their skills as government professionals.

Requirements - Total of five sessions as follows, plus 1 hour visiting the Exhibit Floor:

• 1 Keynote
• 3 sessions identified in the Business Professionals Stream
• 1 session identified in any stream

The Discovery Certificate was designed as a special option for participants who are pressed for time, but are eager to participate in the conference. It offers the opportunity to take advantage of a wide variety of courses and can be completed in one day or less.

Requirements - Total of three sessions as follows, plus 1 hour visiting the Exhibit Floor:

• 1 Keynote
• 2 sessions identified in any stream