Why is the current virtual Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) being discontinued?
The Supervisor Development Program (SDP) was originally developed in 2016 and updated in 2020 as the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) in response to the pandemic. Earlier in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the SDPv was evaluated for continued quality and relevance, including a survey of other government departments. Content gaps and significant areas for improvements were identified. Given these factors, a decision was made to sunset (discontinue) the SDPv.
While SDPv is being discontinued, a new Leadership Pathway will be launched, and will include a broader range of improvements that better reflect evolving workplace and Public Service realities, addresses content gaps, and provides learners with more practical tools. The certification option outlined in this document below offers an attractive alternative for learners at all levels, including new supervisors.
When will the current Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) be archived?
As of March 31, 2025, learners will no longer have access to the archived Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) content or any materials related to this archived program. Please note that certain self-paced online courses currently part of the SDPv will continue to be available in the CSPS Learning catalogue: Values and Ethics Foundations for Managers (FON302) and Leading Diversity (INC110).
Will more offerings be made available to allow current Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) participants to complete the program?
Offerings for most required courses that are part of the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) will be made available to meet demand during fiscal year 2024-2025. However, offerings of the required Or ientation and Self-Discovery for Supervisors (LPL120) course will not be added after March 31, 2024. As such, only those learners who have completed LPL120 before March 31, 2024 will be able to complete other courses that are part of the current SDPv program by March 31, 2025.
How will the discontinuation of the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) affect courses already in progress?
The discontinuation of the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) will not affect in-progress courses. All learners who have completed Orientation and Self-Discovery for Supervisors (LPL120), before March 31, 2024, will be able to complete other courses that are part of the current SDPv program by March 31, 2025.
How will the discontinuation impact certifications already earned in the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv)?
Certification obtained before the archival of the Supervisor Development Program: Virtual Edition (SDPv) will not be impacted in any way and will remain valid.
