Home

Explore Available Courses

Vast programs, courses, events and more for you to explore

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is the proven leader in growing professional expertise and building workplace knowledge. Every year, thousands of public sector professionals and private sector leaders benefit from a variety of continuous professional development activities.

Programs

Discover programs

Courses

Explore courses

Group Training

Events

LATEST NEWS


	EVENT Ukrainian War Effort Briefing with Col. Viktor Siromakha Learn more


	View the Recording Disinformation: Challenges and Dangers to Democracy Learn more


	Self-paced Learning Business Communications & Influence for Engineers Learn more


	PDI in Stockholm, Sweden Event: Disinformation and its Impact on Democratic Processes Learn more


	APPLY NOW Fall Strategic Communications & Change Cohort Learn more


	ANNOUNCEMENT Launch of the Information Integrity Lab resource centre Learn more

Join our mailing list
Stay updated on the latest events, courses and programs!
Subscribe

Important Update

Welcome back to in-person learning with uOttawa PDI!

On May 2nd, 2022, the Institute returns to classroom courses alongside our continued online programming. For more information on reduced capacity, in-class, face-to-face course safety measures please visit uOttawa.ca/coronavirus/en

Whether aiming for a higher level of education or tackling new interests, PDI courses and programs are designed to advance careers, life aspirations and fit your busy schedule.

Visit regularly to find the learning solution that is right for you and your team.

Distance Learning at PDI

Welcoming clients to online courses and events

Interactive digital sessions featuring a live instructor ensure you maintain your professional edge and upgrade your knowledge with the latest best practice.

About us

The University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (The Institute), originally branded the Centre for Continuing Education, was established over 25 years ago to offer higher learning opportunities to private and public-sector professionals and the community at large in Ottawa. Over the years, we developed and nurtured expertise, growing significantly in both course offerings and new specialty knowledge areas, outgrowing its original mandate.

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) provides recognized career learning to tens of thousands of decision makers and professionals at all levels in the public service and the private sector to advance their knowledge and expertise.

PDI is a leader in professional learning and is currently seeking new instructors to join its team.

Current Opportunities

Power BI for beginners

Apply Today!

Teaching Opportunities Application Form

Testimonials

Stories from people who have taken our programs, courses, coaching and more!

—

Thank you PDI for making 6 hours of content fly by! Zoom fatigue no more!

Anica Pejanovic, Communications, ESDC

I attended the course Giving Constructive Feedback and learned so many valuable approaches that I can apply in my next role. I also learned so much from the stories shared by the other experienced managers!

Mackenzie Beacock, Public Servant at RCMP

For me, pivoting between presentations, discussions and exercises is what keeps me engaged. It also helps to be learning exciting new content and having an energetic instructor! Thanks for the great social media course.