Digital transformation training
What is the DATAide digital transformation training?
Once they have attended the digital transition orientation webinar, organizations are invited to apply for the training component of the DATAide program.
This second learning component consists of six online training modules.
It aims to reinforce the digital skills of staff and improve the technological capabilities of community agencies.
The modules have a dynamic format in which the trainer interacts with participants via an online learning platform to promote peer learning.
Web content accessibility: The training platform aims for the level of compliance with the WCAG 2.1 AA standard.
The program
Orientation component
WEBINAR
+ Mandatory activity
+ One-time mandatory participation
Seed Grants of 5 000 $
Training component
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TRAINING
Acceleration Grants up to 15 000 $
Leadership component
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT LAB
Innovation Grants up to 50 000 $
Training goals
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Receive semi-personalized support throughout the training program
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Access to training based on a holistic perspective of the issues involved in planning the implementation of a digital solution tailored to the values of the community environment.
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Access to training based on a holistic perspective of the issues involved in planning the implementation of a digital solution tailored to the values of the community environment.
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Be eligible for the Acceleration Grant of up to $15,000 to finance the implementation of the digital solution identified during the training course.
This training will enable learners to familiarize themselves with the steps involved in planning and implementing a holistic and sustainable digital transformation adapted to the values of the community environment.
Cross-disciplinary skills developed over the course of the six modules :
Practicing digital sobriety, accessible, inclusive and responsible digital technology;
Develop and mobilize critical digital thinking: digital as a means to an end, not an end in itself;
Define precise, appropriate objectives and develop a "strategic" vision that aligns vision, mission, needs and capabilities.
Training details
Training plan
Module 1
Digital technology to support the mission of organizations
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By studying what digital transformation enables and implies, the learner will be able to identify, organize and collect the information needed to define the needs of his or her organization, with a view to identifying the appropriate digital solutions to serve his or her mission at a later stage.
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- Understand the main components of a digital transformation;
- Understand what digital solutions can enable, depending on needs (advantages and disadvantages specific to any digital solution);
- Understand that digital solutions offer multiple and varied functionalities.
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- Be able to initiate reflection on irritants and organizational needs.
- Be able to obtain relevant information to better understand organizational needs and improve decision-making.
Module 4
Communication tools within a digital transformation project
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In this module, you'll learn the importance of communicating well about your digital transformation project. When introducing new digital tools or working with data, it's essential to communicate the intention behind the change proposal and the actions that will be required for a successful digital transformation project. Communication will be approached from the angle of people, data and digital tools.
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- Understand the essential elements of communication in a digital transformation project.
- Understand the challenges of human-centered and data-driven communication.
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- Ability to communicate the vision of the transformation project.
- Ability to communicate the value of learning by doing.
- Ability to develop organized data communication.
Module 2
Assessing your ability to carry out a digital transformation project
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The aim of this module is to assess your organization's ability to successfully carry out a digital transformation project by identifying its strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats. Assessing your organization's capacity is an essential second step in identifying the digital solution that can meet your needs.
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- Understand the importance of assessing an organization's capability for a successful digital transformation project.
- Understand the essential elements that make up the notion of capability.
- Understand the factors that influence your organization's capability.
- Understand the essential criteria for formulating precise and realistic objectives.
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- Be able to carry out an organizational diagnosis.
Module 5
Information security
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The use of digital tools as part of a community organization's activities necessarily raises information security issues. Adopting good information security practices not only enables an organization to adequately protect the confidential and personal information it manages on a daily basis, but also to be more resilient in the face of incidents that occur more and more frequently in the digital environment. This module aims to help learners identify the risks inherent to their context, as well as the right reflexes and practices to mitigate them effectively.
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- Understand the most recurrent risks linked to digital technology in general, and more specifically to data.
- Understand basic best practices for risk prevention.
- Understand the key components of a risk management strategy.
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- Identify, analyze and contextualize the risks associated with the use of data and digital technologies.
- Identify basic best practices for mitigating recurring information security risks.
Module 3
Inclusive, accessible digital tools
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This module is an introduction to the major issues of digital inequality. Understanding the risks of exclusion associated with digital technology will enable you to better anticipate them. You will learn how to implement best practices by examining each stage of a digital transformation project.
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- Understand the challenges of digital inequalities and their links with social inequalities.
- Discover and deepen the uses and best practices for making a digital transformation project more inclusive.
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- Be able to reflect on the risks of exclusion and inclusive practices.
- Know how to analyze the accessibility constraints of digital tools in order to assess their relevance and the risks of exclusion presented by their use.
Module 6
Change management: planning, monitoring and evaluating a digital transformation project
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This sixth module provides a summary of the key steps in designing an inclusive and accountable digital transformation plan. It introduces the action plan as a relevant tool for gaining insight into both the direction of the project and the actions to achieve it. To complete the design of the action plan, the module integrates the notions of monitoring, evaluation and learning culture.
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- Understand the planning phases of a digital transformation project.
- Understand the importance of data-driven monitoring and evaluation strategies to maintain informed decision-making.
- Understand the importance of a learning culture when implementing a digital transformation project.
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- Identify the basic best practices for planning a digital transformation project.
Your commitment
The DATAide program was created to support community agencies in their digital transition. All training is offered free of charge to participating agencies. In exchange, agencies must commit to participating in the training modules they have registered for.
Who can register for the digital transformation training?
Staff from non-profit community agencies that work to fight poverty and social exclusion.
It's for you if:
Your organization is in the process of exploring socially useful digital solutions to serve your mission;
Your organization has limited experience in implementing digital solutions;
You have sufficient time to follow the courses, including practical exercises. Please note that a large proportion of the hours can be scheduled during your preferred time slot;
Your organization's management and Board of Directors support this approach.
Target organizations:
Non-profit agencies
Organizations that fight poverty and social exclusion
Organizations that support communities that face systemic barriers and are exploited, oppressed or marginalized
Organizations whose boards of directors are ready to embark on a digital transformation
Organizations whose digital transformation represents a priority issue for the territory
Available spots
60 spots available per year
Spots will be allocated to each territory based on its sociodemographic realities.