Academy of Professional

Development

Offering courses and training on a variety of topics relevant to the not-for-profit sector.

Our Mission

At The Academy of Professional Development, our goal is to help other healthcare non-profits increase their efficiency, improve client care, and expand their reach. We help frontline staff gain tangible skills to improve the delivery of client care. We also teach management teams how to effectively use their resources and personnel to better meet client needs. By providing this training, our long-term goal is to sustainably grow the capacity of the healthcare sector, improving efficiency, timeliness, and client outcomes.

What We Do

The Academy provides training opportunities and professional development for staff at non-profit organizations across Ontario. By bringing in trainers with expertise relevant to the sector, the Academy can help your workers develop practical skills that improve the delivery and quality of your services.

Service Delivery Options

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Scheduled Training Sessions

In-person and virtual training sessions and events are held on a regular basis, posted on our website, and open for registration.

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Custom Training Sessions

We work with organizations upon request to develop custom training sessions to meet their unique needs. The Academy will help find a trainer and finalize requirements.

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Custom Training Plans

The Academy works with organizations, partnerships and associations to develop and facilitate a multi-session training calendar that aligns with their strategic planning.

Examples of Training Topics

Clinical and Front-Line Supports – training for both new hires and experienced professionals. Topics include Case Management, Addictions, and Trauma Informed Practice.
Management and Leadership Training – foundational and practical skills training for emerging, new, and experienced leaders.
Certificate Programs – professional development and training through the Reconnect Centre for Mindfulness.
Back-Office Training – training on topics such as Privacy, Occupational Health and Safety, IT, and Human Health Resources.
Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation – practical training to design and deliver custom reports, use business intelligence tools, and conduct quality improvement and evaluation of services.

More Details

Contact Us

You can also call us at 416-658-2266 or email training@reconnect.on.ca.

Reviews

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The Facilitator Frank was very effective in his presentation. I appreciated his ability to allow for a lot of dialogue, ability to have a variety of opinions and providing direction or explanation on choices

Participant in Measuring and Evaluating

The session was so informative. I got to learn more about ethics and all the different approaches to different situations

Participant from Ethics

The pace of the presenter was perfect. Lots of great content and resources and time for discussion

Participant in The Fundamentals of Trauma

The lawyers were exceptionally knowledgeable and prepared

Participant from Employment Law

I enjoyed the conversations around harm reduction and the tools that we were given

Participant in People who use Substances

There needs to be more programs like this

Participant in Homeless/Houseless Individuals

Academy of Professional

Development

Our Mission

What We Do

Service Delivery Options

Scheduled Training Sessions

Examples of Training Topics

Upcoming Trainings

Community Is The Ginger: Cultural Wisdom & Connection in Healing

Attendance Management

Critical Developments in Employment Law

The Use of Medication in Treating Psychiatric Disorders

Psychotherapy with Teens