OPA is looking for detailed feedback on the soft launch of this course, for this reason we are offering the course at a $200.00 discount in order to receive this feedback! If you complete Level 2 and continue on to complete Level 3 you will receive this discount for that Level as well. 

Moving from front-line service delivery roles into management can be a difficult transition in your career. For professionals looking to challenge themselves, this course will support your goal by providing the information you need to be successful. 

With the support and advisement of experienced Supervisors, Managers and Directors, Ontario Parks Association is proud to have produced an exceptional program to expand your skills and knowledge base on topics from management terminology, labor relations, finance, and the challenges of the public sector.

With a tiered system of three levels each level will expand on what you learned in the previous level to leave you with a thorough understanding of every role in parks management structures from Supervisor to Manager and ultimately into Senior Management. 

This course is self study and scheduled for one week per level . Course materials will be sent out when we receive your payment. You will receive the materials for all 3 weeks. At the completion of each week, you will be sent the quiz. You have 3 weeks to complete the level with the quizzes.

Level 2 Topics:

Week 1: Management II, Organizational Concepts & Structures I

Week 2: Professional Skills II, Politics I

Week 3: Finance II, Procurement II

You must have completed Level One to take Level Two.