Learning Solutions Development - e-Learning Courses

e-Learning is not 'CBT' or computer based training, rather it is a philosophy of adult education that recognizes that all forms of learning have a part in a modern organization. Old style 'CBTs' that invite users by email to complete a rigid, linear course by computer are not popular or effective. Jacques Whitford e-Learning courseware includes performance tools, quick reference to important facts and a course structure that promotes free movement. Our e-Learning products are popular because they are engaging, easy-to-use and are great reference sources once a course is over.

We are also committed to using universal standards for building our products. We develop e-learning products that comply with the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standard, which means that anything that we build will work with standards compliant learning management systems.

On this page you will find descriptions of custom e-Learning projects that we have worked on in the past. Also visit the JWTI Catalogue of Courses to find out about off-the-shelf e-Learning products.

The Introduction to Atlantic RBCA Version 2 online course aims to provide industry members and consultants with knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of Atlantic RBCA. In addition, it reviews the use of the Atlantic RBCA Toolkit within the Atlantic Canada regulatory context. Once participants have completed this 12 module course, they will have had the opportunity to: Understand how to apply RBCA in the Atlantic Canada regulatory context. Learn fundamentals of risk assessment. Recognize technical aspects specific to the Atlantic RBCA model. Identify approaches to soil vapour assessment. Navigate the Atlantic RBCA Toolkit. Review case studies. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion with 15 professional development hours. A webinar with an Atlantic RBCA subject matter expert will be scheduled twice a year.

Newfoundland Power's (NP) T&D Job Specific Environmental Training was developed to educate NP employees by: Providing an overview of the health, safety, and environmental issues that may be encountered during a typical work day. Identifying common operational issues and procedures. The course includes five modules that review the content of 18 standard operating procedures. A mandatory quiz at the end of four modules reinforces the key points.

Home Building on Alberta Soils is an innovative online course that also includes a hands-on practicum. The online course was developed for The Alberta New Home Warranty Program and aims to provide participants with basic information about Alberta soils and will show the importance of proper building techniques. Once participants have completed this nine module course, they will have learned how to: Identify the basic properties of soils. Recognize site conditions that require special attention. Describe development requirements from the pre-development stage to post-construction. Describe common causes of foundation and structural damage. ... and more! Audio tips and interactive learning exercises throughout the course assist in the retention of the key information.

Loss Causation Online provides Aliant employees with the information required to properly fill out and submit accident investigation forms and workplace inspection forms. The course consists of four modules that cover topics such as how to recognize the legal aspects of accident, incident, and near miss investigations, as well as how to describe the process for developing and conducting a workplace inspection. Learning activites throughout the modules reinforce key objectives. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and concludes with a final test.

Responsible Driving is an online tutorial that is designed to teach participants about the harmful effects of negative driving behaviours. Participants will experience the side effects of idling and aggressive driving through Flash demonstrations and interactive activities. The training program also focuses on how to change negative driving behaviours, and teaches participants the benefits of trip planning and vehicle maintenance.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Online(WHMIS)aims to provide Canadians with the information needed to work safely with and around hazardous materials. The course consists of seven modules and covers topics such as risk assessment, hazard identification, product labels and material safety data sheets. The interactive exercises within the course help reinforce all the important concepts covered in each module. The course takes approximately one hour to complete, and concludes with a final test. The Support Web site includes extra resources, a glossary and links to related Web sites. Our WHMIS course won the 2007 Excellence Award from the Society of Technical Communication.

Environmental Spills Management provides learners with a basic understanding of how to manage spills in the workplace. The course consists of four modules that cover topics such as how to recognize a spill and what to do in the event of a spill including wearing the required personal protective equipment and proper clean up procedures. Learning activites throughout the modules reinforce key objectives. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and concludes with a final test.

Traffic Control Training Program provides Aliant employees with an overview of the principles of traffic control, identifies the differences in provincial traffic control regulations for the eastern provinces and provides guidance to improve the safety in road work areas for employees and motorists. It is an eight module course that concludes with a finat test to review key concepts.

Confined Spaces Entry is an interactive and exciting online training program that teaches participants how to work safely in and around confined spaces. The course consists of nine modules that cover topics such as the Canada Labour Code standards for confined spaces, identifying confined space hazards, and working responsibly in confined spaces. Each module concludes with a Flash trivia game to reinforce key points for participants. The course takes approximately three hours to complete and concludes with a final exam.

Log Book, Hours of Service, and Pre-Trip Inspections is a Web-based program that is designed to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers. This training program uses Flash demonstrations, interactive activities, and a final exam to teach participants the correct procedures and regulations for completing log books and pre-trip inspections. Participants are also informed about the dangers of working more than their designated hours of service. The program consists of four modules and takes approximately three hours to complete.

Source Water Protection for First Nations is a CD-Rom based training program that is designed to teach First Nations communities how to safely manage their water supply. Developed for Environment Canada, the training program offers a visual step-by-step process for identifying source water boundaries, for creating a contaminant inventory and for establishing measures to protect the source water from these contaminants. The training program includes a series of multi-media activities to engage learner interest in the source water protection process from the basics of the water cycle to the practice of involving members of the local community.

RCMP Storage Tank Course The RCMP Aboveground Storage Tank Systems online course was developed to teach users how to properly manage and operate aboveground storage tanks and to safely handle petroleum products. The 12 module course includes topics such as the transportation and handling of petroleum products, operation and maintenance of aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention and emergency response, and much more. Each module is complemented by visually stimulating interactive activities and audio.

Effective Community Dialogue is an exciting online course that was developed for the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA). The program assists participants in identifying and organizing effective community involvement processes. Clear instruction combined with interactive activities helps participants to develop skills in community interaction, to continuously improve their community dialogue skills, and to determine an appropriate level of community involvement.

Responsible Care is an online training program that is more than a course – it is an ethic. Through this program, the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association participants discover their ethical responsibilities in informing the public about the inherent dangers of using chemical products. Participants will learn about the history and code of responsible care through key audio messages, instructive videos, and interactive activities.

Green Defensive Driving Course (GDDC) is a Web-based learning experience that aims to help individuals become safer and greener drivers. Modelled on the Canada Safety Council Defensive Driving Course, GDDC provides an opportunity to learn not only what is involved in driving defensively but also how to reduce the environmental impact of driving. It is comprised of eight modules that users can complete at their own pace. There are review quizzes at the end of each module and a final exam. The Support Web Site includes extra resources, a glossary and links to related Web sites.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Online In Canada, anyone who is responsible for dangerous goods, whether it be a shipper, a carrier or a receiver, is required to have training in the transportation of dangerous goods. Jacques Whitford has built an exciting online alternative to classroom based training. It is perfect for workforces on the go and situations where you need to train or recertify staff today. The course is composed of 10 modules with interactive learning activities and a final exam. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate provided by JWTI that is valid for three years.

Small Drinking Water Systems e-Learning Course The Jacques Whitford Training Institute has developed this course to provide important advice to owners and operators of small drinking water systems who do not use treated water from a municipal source. This course provides a good understanding of the nature of water; the options for distribution and treatment; and the obligations for sampling and testing. There are 10 modules and a final test.

Green Procurement Online is designed to increase your awareness of why and how to buy green. It is intended for anyone who makes purchases of products and/or services. The course is composed of eight modules which will each take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Once the final quiz is completed, users can print off a course completion certificate. The Support Web Site includes useful documents, tools, a glossary and links to related Web sites.

Storage Tank Systems Course Online is an online course that teaches learners about the Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Products. The Code is a model set of technical requirements designed to protect the environment from leaking aboveground and underground storage tank systems. Each of the nine course modules begins with an introduction sound-based Flash followed by content and Flash scenarios that reinforce course material. Each module finishes with a short review quiz. The Support Web Site includes extra resources, a glossary and links to related Web sites.

Jacques Whitford Health and Safety Training Program Jacques Whitford’s (JW) Health and Safety manual was adapted into an eight module online training program. The interactive and informative online Health and Safety Training Program captures all important aspects of JW health and safety policies and engages learner interest with Flash activities, audio, and personalized JW images. JW employees are required to pass a final test to receive their Health and Safety training certificate. JW employees no longer have to read through a large print manual and may instead take part in the visually stimulating online Health and Safety course.

e-Time and e-Expense Training was developed for Jacques Whitford employees to help them learn how to use the e-Time and e-Expense features of CMiC. The course is composed of 5 modules for all employees, with an additional module for project managers who need to approve timesheets and expenses. Each module takes approximately 10 to 15 to complete and includes demonstrations of the program, as well as short quizzes at the end of some modules.

Sustainable Design Online: A Primer for the Design Profession This course was developed in conjunction with the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) to educate design professionals and other interested parties about sustainable design. The online course is comprised of five modules covering an introduction to sustainable design, construction, renovation and demolition (CDR) specification writing, sustainable building product assessment, energy and water conservation and indoor air quality. For each module completed, participants earn ARIDO continuing education points or 0.7 CEU's towards their Mandatory Professional Development Program. The Support Web Site includes useful documents, tools, a glossary and links to related Web sites.

PWGSC Guide to Buying Green Online Recognizing its potential impact and influence as a large consumer of products and services, PWGSC is committed to selecting environmentally preferable products and services. To educate employees regarding green procurement, an online information site has been established, featuring an online training course, a section where question can be posed to subject matter experts, product information sheets, and other helpful resources. Based on a successful one-day course of the same name, PWGSC now offers its employees the choice of completing the curriculum in the classroom or online.

Sustainable Business Travel Training Program. This training program was developed on a CD-ROM for CRA employees to promote sustainable travel and to provide information on travel alternatives for local and long-distance business travel. Users are encouraged to be efficient travellers by reducing greenhouse gases and reducing the financial costs of travel. The course has four modules with interactive learning activities and a quiz at the end of each module.

Contaminated Sites (CS) Module Orientation Online Managing contaminated sites has become a high profile issue within the federal government. The EnviroSys Contaminated Sites Module (CSM) application trains Department of Fisheries and Oceans employees who will be using the database prior to having access to the database. It is expected that this will improve the quality of data entry and allow for more accurate reporting. The course contains a series of demonstrations on how to properly enter information in the database and then the student must pass a review test to verify comprehension of the process.

Jacques Whitford Project Management Online This online course is the conversion of a self-study course to Web-based delivery. Jacques Whitford has been running and continuously improving its course for project managers for over five years and sought to offer the course in new and exciting ways. The online version of the course features interactive Flash activities in addition to case studies, multiple choice quizzes and additional resource material.
ER&L - CD Version This course was developed for PWGSC to provide employees with an improved understanding of environmental responsibilities and liabilities and how these may be addressed in a responsible and rewarding manner. The course is composed of ten sections with interactive Flash activities for the review of course material. The CD also includes the participant's manual and appendices, a glossary and links to related Web sites.

E&SD Online - CD Version This stand-alone CD Web site is designed to provide Health Canada staff, that do not have access to the Internet, with information that will help them incorporate the principles of sustainable development and environmental management into their work and at home. This tool includes an awareness course that users can complete at their own pace as well as other resources such as fast facts, news and resources to other related sites.

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Greening Internal Operations Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is a national organization with offices stretching across Canada. Faced with the requirement to integrate sustainable development into their operations at all levels, they have launched an innovative approach to 'Greening Operations'. They have developed an environmental Web portal that combines hands-on learning with a knowledge bank of information. They have specifically focused on energy, water, waste, greener procurement, fleet management and due diligence within their facilities, and hope to raise awareness across the country of the tools available to help them reduce environmental impact.

Western Economic Diversification - SD Network Western Economic Diversification is the lead partner in the Western Canada Business Services Network, a group that provides information on economic and social development in communities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As a group, the Network has developed a learning tool that focuses on sustainable development from a different perspective. It attempts to define its root causes, its benefits and its general characteristics in a plain language approach that can be used to support entrepreneurship that also takes future generations into account. The final product will introduce users to tools as well as quick facts on issues ranging from biodiversity to climate change.

Health Canada's Online Guide to Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Mandated to guard the health of Canadians, Health Canada appreciates the significant link between economic, environmental, and social/cultural development and their contribution to individual well-being and sustainable development. The department has developed an online information source to help employees integrate the principles of sustainable development and environmental management into their work at Health Canada, and at home. A key component of the site is an online awareness course highlighting issues relating to sustainable development, water and energy use, pollution prevention and purchasing of greener products and services. The site also features a knowledge bank of fast facts, a selection of departmental statistics and success stories, and links to related sites and documents, such as the Health Canada SDS and EMS.

The Change Starts Here - Federal Climate Change Awareness Program Try out the Climate Change Challenge. Test your skills and knowledge of climate change using this innovative learning product developed for Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada on behalf of the Federal Government of Canada.

PWGSC Green Construction Online In support of its many construction, renovation, and demolition activities, the Parliamentary Precinct has established an online resource center for employees to access information regarding environmentally preferable construction materials and practices. The site features downloadable green construction information materials, an online training course, a best practices knowledge bank, an 'ask the expert' section, and links to related sites and documents. Designed to meet the needs of busy facilities management professionals, the course is broken down into 10 minute components, and problem solving is facilitated by having 24 hour turn around on inquires using the 'Ask the Expert' feature.

Transport Canada E-Wareness In an effort to provide employees with the information they need to make a sustainable difference for the environment at work, and in their homes, Transport Canada has developed an online resource called e-Wareness. The course alerts employees across the country as to the environmental issues associated with Transport Canada's activities and how negative impacts can be prevented or mitigated. Employees can also link to the department's SDS, catch up on the latest SD news, and link to related sites.

The Green Challenge The Green Challenge incorporates an Environmental Responsibilities Questionnaire into the beginning of the original Green Challenge in place of the first awareness quiz. It allows organizations to provide employees with EMS awareness information tailored to their needs, and to track those employees who should be targeted with more comprehensive training in key impact areas such as procurement, hazardous materials and contaminated sites.

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