The Supervisor Success Academy (SSA) Certificate Series

Description
The Supervisor Success Academy (SSA) focuses on ensuring supervisors and managers understand their responsibilities and have the foundational knowledge and skills required to effectively support and manage diverse teams.

Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the series upon completion of all thirteen (13) courses. Participants must complete all courses within an 18-month period to acquire the certificate. If you have completed any of the required courses within 12 months of the program start date or have any questions about the course offerings, please email learningandyou@gov.pe.ca

Pre-requisites:
•    Priority will be given to current supervisors and managers; however, those aspiring for these roles are also welcome to join the certification program.  
•    Preference will be given to those already enrolled in the Pathways to Learning courses. 
•    There are no pre-requisites for any of the courses within the series. Each course functions as a stand-alone learning opportunity. 
•    All courses must be completed within 18 months of program enrollment to receive the certificate.

Application
To enroll in the program, please fill out the webform and select the "Supervisor Success Academy (SSA) Certificate Series" option from the dropdown list.

Series Outcomes:
1. Increased access to skill and knowledge requirements to effectively perform your duties
2. Increased networking and collaboration with colleagues
3. Increased knowledge of your responsibilities as a supervisor to ensure the health and safety of employees
4. Improved employee experience for staff seeking support from supervisors
5. Increased ability to create an environment where diverse teams are able to reach their full potential

Required Courses:
•    Applicant Tracking System (under construction - coming in 2025)
•    Coaching Skills for Performance Management Part 1 
•    Coaching Skills for Performance Management Part 2
•    Conflict Management—either for employees or supervisors 

•    Employee Onboarding and Orientation - Guidelines and Resources
•    Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)
•    Performance Management - Guidelines and Resources 
•    Reconciliation Training
•    Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Webinar (UBWW)
•    One from the category of Labour Relations:
      ​​​​​​​•      Choose from four courses offered each year. See the Labour Relations Training section for upcoming courses.
​​​​​​​•    One from the category of EDIA and Anti-Racism:
       •     Strategies for Leading a Respectful Workplace 
       •     Fostering Inclusive Communication in the Workplace 
       ​​​​​​​•     Cross Cultural Understanding 
       ​​​​​​​•     Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training - ResourceAbilitiesPEI
       ​​​​​​​•     Valuing Diversity in the Workplace 
       ​​​​​​​•     Braver Spaces 101
       ​​​​​​​•     Applying an Inclusion Lens in Decision Making Part 1 & Part 2
       ​​​​​​​•     Dismantling Racism in the Public Service

•    One from the category of Supporting Employee Well-being:
       ​​​​​​​•     Emotional Intelligence
       ​​​​​​​•     Understanding Burnout
       ​​​​​​​•     Stress Reset
       ​​​​​​​•     Psychological Health and Safety for Leaders

•    One from the Safety for Supervisors Training Series:
       •     Choose from the courses offered. See the Safety for Supervisors Training section for available courses.