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The RSTP’s e-training courses offer ongoing learning opportunities to help participants understand the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. These online courses provide knowledge, practical examples, best practices, and resources to prepare both new and current sponsors for private sponsorship.

How To Register

You will first need to create a user account if you do not already have one.
Your new user account will be confirmed within one business day (M-F, 9-5). Then you can enroll in the available courses below.

Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
(IET101) view course syllabus

The next session for the introductory training course will be:  14 Apr – 15 Jun 2025
Pre-enrollment is now open for those who already have an RSTP user account created.

This online introductory course helps students understand the international context of the Canadian PSR program and provides the knowledge and tools for private sponsorship in Canada. It covers who can be sponsored, who can be a sponsor, how to complete forms, calculate sponsorship costs, and post-arrival responsibilities. The RSTP offers this free course to strengthen the knowledge and work of current and future refugee sponsors and service providers in Canada.

Assessment of Refugees and Sponsors for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees
(AET201)  view course syllabus

The next session for the advanced level training course will be:  07 Apr – 29 Jun 2025
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (IET101) course.
Contact etraining@rstp.ca to request enrollment.

This advanced training is available only to students who have completed the introductory IET 101 course. Participants will build on their previous learning and gain practical experience in assessing:

1. the eligibility and admissibility of refugees
2. the financial eligibility and capacity of sponsors

The course is self-paced and can be completed in 6 to 12 weeks. It covers topics like international legal instruments, UNHCR’s resettlement criteria, the Refugee Status Determination (RSD), durable solutions, Canada’s eligibility and admissibility criteria, and the financial obligations of sponsors upon arrival.

AET201 Workshops

Participants can also join two 3-hour workshops to gain hands-on experience. In the first workshop, they’ll learn how to assess refugee eligibility and admissibility. In the second workshop, they’ll practice evaluating financial contributors to a sponsorship and use a case example to apply the RSTP’s Minimum Support Calculation Tool.

Settlement Service Professionals Course
(SPT101)

The next session for the Settlement Service Professionals Course will be: 23 Jun – 03 Aug 2025

Enrollment is now open for those who already have an RSTP user account created.

This online course is for settlement agency professionals and settlement organizations that assist privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors. It provides essential information about private sponsorship and helps you navigate the relationships between settlement workers, refugees, and sponsors. You’ll learn about Canada’s private sponsorship program and understand your key role in supporting successful sponsorships.

 

To stay updated on training, relevant information, and to connect with potential sponsors, complete the PSR-SPO CONNECTION SIGN-UP FORM to be added to the email distribution list.

Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder
(SAH101) View the becoming a SAH brochure

This course is now closed
An announcement will be posted on the IRCC website when application submissions will reopen.

This self-study course provides basic information on becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) and is required to apply for SAH status. SAHs are incorporated organizations that have a formal agreement with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to sponsor a set number of refugees each year. The course covers the roles and responsibilities of a SAH, so organizations know what is expected when applying.

 

If your organization intends to apply to become a SAH in 2025, please follow these steps:

While you are waiting:

  • Participate in the Introduction to Private Sponsorship (IET101) course to receive the foundational knowledge for private sponsorships in Canada.
  • Consider partnering with an existing SAH to gain experience – your organization needs to have completed 2 sponsorships in the past 3 years before you can apply.