Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
CCIS is the Alberta partner for SOPA, a cross-Canada network led by ISANS. Learn how to find a job, understand Canadian workplace culture, and communicate effectively through SOPA's free online facilitated and self-guided courses, and arrive in Canada better prepared and more confident.
For more information on the program and its provincial partners, including registration steps, visit:
SOPA Free Online Courses
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Job Search Strategies +
Become more competitive for jobs in Canada. Learn and improve resume and cover letter writing, networking and interview skills. Read More
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Soft Skills: Social Interactions +
Strong communication skills are essential for success in the Canadian workplace. Learn how to make small talk, deliver presentations, participate in meetings, and give and receive feedback. Read More
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Soft Skills: Working with Others +
Building strong professional relationships will help you find and keep a job in Canada. Develop networking, negotiating, teamwork, and conflict management skills. Read More
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Canadian Workplace Integration +
Learn how to adapt to and integrate into the Canadian workplace. Gain an understanding of communication styles and power dynamics, and develop your soft skills. Read More
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Working in Canada +
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an employee in Canada. Topics include workplace orientation, organizational culture, contracts, pay, taxes, and written and unwritten workplace rules. Read More
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Soft Skills: Workplace Communication +
Building strong professional relationships will help you find and keep a job in Canada. Develop networking, negotiating, teamwork, and conflict management skills. Read More
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Soft Skills: Complex Conversations +
Building strong professional relationships will help you find and keep a job in Canada. Develop networking, negotiating, teamwork, and conflict management skills. Read More
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Job Search Strategies Express +
Learn how to adapt to and integrate into the Canadian workplace. Gain an understanding of communication styles and power dynamics, and develop your soft skills. Read More
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Introduction to Business in Canada +
Learn how to adapt to and integrate into the Canadian workplace. Gain an understanding of communication styles and power dynamics, and develop your soft skills. Read More
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT SOPA
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The Job Search Strategies course helped me a lot because it gave me more information on how to craft targeted resumes and cover letters, where and how to find jobs, and how to apply for jobs.
Roanna, Philippines
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I would recommend the Job Search Strategies course to anyone I know immigrating to Canada.
Chimezie, Nigeria
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The Professional Communication course gave me more confidence because I'm now more familiar with the professional working culture in Canada.
Amir, Iran
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