Learning Developed with Practitioners
Practical professional learning designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge and confidence of people working across employment services.
IEP draws on international expertise in employability learning and works with partners and practitioners to ensure our learning reflects the needs of the countries and communities in which it is delivered. In Canada, we are developing learning that combines proven approaches with local insight, helping practitioners build their professional capability and apply their learning confidently in their day-to-day roles.
IEP Award in Employability Essentials
Building the foundations of excellent employability practice
Employability Essentials provides practitioners with the core knowledge, skills and understanding needed to support people effectively on their journey towards sustainable employment.
The learning has been adapted for the Canadian employment services context with input from frontline practitioners and includes Canadian resources, terminology and real-world examples.
It is also available in Canadian French, supporting greater accessibility for practitioners across Canada.
Developed with Canadian practitioners
Employability Essentials was developed and refined through a pilot with Fedcap Canada, giving frontline employment services practitioners the opportunity to test the learning and directly influence its development.
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Interactive modules
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Individual feedback submissions collected.
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Service Providers engaged across Toronto, Hamilton, and surrounding areas.
EXPLORE OUR WIDER LEARNING
IEP has developed a wide range of specialist learning for employability professionals, covering the skills and knowledge that support effective practice.
Our wider learning can be made available to Canadian organisations and practitioners according to demand. If you are interested in a particular area, talk to us about your learning needs and we can explore the right approach for your organisation.
Find the right course for your team's career development
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Ideal for individuals committed to long-term practice in the employability sector.
eLearning
Build knowledge in the areas employability practitioners deal with every day.
Available exclusively for IEP members, these self-paced courses make it easier to keep learning without stepping away from day-to-day work.
Employability Essentials
Length: 7 Hours
Included with Membership
Build a solid foundation in employability practice at your own pace.
Over 50’s Employability Support
Length: 90 Minutes
Included with Membership
Understand the barriers people over 50 can face when looking for work.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Length: 45 Minutes
Included with Membership
Support neurodiverse participants with greater awareness and practical workplace insight.
Youth Employability Support
Length: 90 Minutes
Included with Membership
Understand current youth employability challenges and how to support young people into work.
AI for Employability Practice
In partnership with:
Length: 90 Minutes
Included with Membership
Use AI tools with more confidence in real employability settings.
Mental Health
Length: 3 Hours
Includes 1 year membership for non-Members
Support jobseekers affected by mental health barriers with more informed practice.
Introduction to IPS
Length: 90 Minutes
Includes 1 year Membership for non-Members
Learn the basics of Individual Placement Support and how it works in practice.
Motivational Interviewing
Length: 3 Hours
Includes 1 year Membership for non-Members
Use motivational interviewing techniques to support change and reduce resistance.
Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice
Length: 45 Minutes
Includes 1 year Membership for non-Members
Understand trauma-informed practice and how it applies to employment support.
Endorsed By IEP
Specialist training, delivered by external providers and endorsed by the IEP.
These programmes give practitioners and organisations access to focused learning aligned with professional employability standards.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Delivered by: 3SC
A 10-hour course supporting better understanding of neurodiversity in employability practice.
Certificate in Reintegration & Reducing Reoffending
Delivered by: Offploy
A specialist course focused on reintegration, employment support and reducing reoffending.
Employability Progression Pathways (Entry 3 – Level 2)
Provided by: Gateway Qualifications
Flexible employability qualifications for learners and providers across the UK.
Strengthening Dialogue
Delivered by: TUFF Leadership Training
A five-session programme focused on professional dialogue and leadership conversations.