The Systems Champion Program
From Chaos to Control
We help small-medium sized service-based businesses (SMBs) in the trades improve operational efficiency and streamline processes so they can scale their business faster and increase profitability.
Program Overview
The Systems Champion program is designed to empower business owners, operations managers, systems champions, and business leaders with a comprehensive structure to build, document, and implement systems within their business. Utilizing participants’ current businesses as case studies, this program provides practical tools and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and control. Successful completion of the program not only equips participants with a certificate but also makes them eligible for the Canada Alberta Job Grant (CAJG).
Total Contact Hours: 30 hours
Delivery: Online
Language: English
Target Audience: Business Owners, Leaders, Managers, Operations, Systems Champions
Cost: $4,500 (CAD) – Contact us for preferred pricing for multiple delegates from the same business.
Duration: 10 weeks
Funding Availability: *Canada Alberta Job Grant – 2/3 reimbursable up to 100%
Program Options
Part-time (Week): Evening sessions 6 pm – 9 pm
Part-time (Weekend): Saturday Morning 8 am – 11 am
Working Hours: Friday Mornings 8 am – 11 am
Objectives and Outcomes
- Empowerment: Equip participants with skills to build, document, and implement business systems.
- Documentation: Teach the value and process of documenting business processes, policies, and procedures.
- Optimization: Enable optimization of business operations using technology and best practices.
- Leadership: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and effective change management.
- Certification: Provide a recognized certificate upon completion to validate expertise.
Module Breakdown
Module 1: Kickoff – Understanding Systems in Your Business
Module 2: Defining Your Business Identity
Module 3: Building a Strong Team Foundation
Module 4: Crafting Effective Work Rules
Module 5: Streamlining Your Daily Operations
Module 6: Visualizing Workflows for Efficiency
Module 7: Upgrading Your Tools and Technology
Module 8: Navigating Change in Your Operations
Module 9: Leading Systematic Improvements
Module 10: Creating a Learning and Development Hub
Note: Each module is designed to be 3 hours in length, and the program is designed in a way that the participants can leverage the learning to apply in their businesses in the following week. The commitment for the program would be approximately 5 hours per week throughout the duration of the program.
Prerequisites
- Basic Business Knowledge: Understanding of management, operations, finance, marketing, and HR concepts.
- Experience: 2-3 years of professional experience in a leadership setting.
- Educational Background: Beneficial but not necessary; equivalent practical experience considered.
- Role and Responsibility: Current leadership role with decision-making authority.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using computers and digital business tools.
- Commitment: Willingness to participate actively and drive change.
- English Proficiency: Essential for course comprehension and participation.
By participating in the Systems Champion program, you’ll gain the skills to transform the chaos into control, ensuring your business operates with optimized efficiency and effectiveness.
Eligibility Criteria for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
- Employer Eligibility: Private sector, non-profits, First Nations, and Métis Settlements in Alberta. Not eligible: Government bodies, publicly funded institutions.
- Trainee Eligibility: Current employees or new hires who are Alberta residents. Not eligible: Business owners, board members, immediate family members.
- Training Program Eligibility: Must be at least 21 hours, provided by an eligible third-party trainer.
- Financial Support: Two-thirds reimbursement of direct training costs, up to $10,000 per trainee per fiscal year. Employers contribute the remaining one-third.
- Application Process: Pre-approval required before training starts. Applications submitted online.
*Note: The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is closed for applications until March 31, 2025. This closure is due to the federal government’s decision to cut funding delivered under the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Transfer Agreement.
Applications submitted prior to the closure will continue to be processed. You can read more about the reasons for this closure in the Minister’s Statement.
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