For business and public service teams

Professional IT, AI and office software training centre in Quebec

Project management, Power BI, AI, Python, Java, DevOps, GIS, databases, design and professional effectiveness. Since 2016, expert trainers at your premises, in Montréal, Québec City, Gatineau/Ottawa or in a virtual class.

Three ways to train your teams

Private training for your team — on site or online

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Led by a trainer

Does your team need to master the same tools or methods? An expert trainer comes to your premises or leads a private online class, adapted to your context and your participants’ level.

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Public multi-company classes

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Led by a trainer

Register one or more employees for our live classes, in person or online. Ideal for upskilling a professional or preparing for a certification (PL-300, AWS, ITIL).

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Expert coaching and support

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Coaching

An expert supports an employee or a small team in one-on-one sessions, online or on site: follow-up after a course, rolling out a tool (Power BI, MS Project, AI…) or help on a real project.

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Businesses and public organizations that trust us

Client organizations: Desjardins, STM, Bell Media, NFB, City of Montréal, Vidéotron, Hydro-Québec, Government of Canada, CNESST, TELUS, Retraite Québec, Transports Québec, UPA, Urgences-santé, Communauto, Le Germain Hotels, Université Laval

Our areas of expertise

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Certification preparation

Microsoft Power BI PL-300, AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect, ITIL: prepare your teams for recognized certifications.

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Doussou Formation, a leader in information technology training

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Founded in 2016 in Montréal, Doussou Formation helps businesses, government departments and public bodies develop their teams’ specialized skills: project management, data and Power BI, artificial intelligence, Python and Java development, DevOps, GIS and design.

Our teaching relies on hands-on practice in small groups, real cases drawn from your work and a rigorous selection of experienced trainers. RAP-accredited and CPMT-recognized, we offer training that meets call-for-tender requirements, in French and English.

Participant testimonials


Systems and applications administrator

Réseau d’information scientifique du Québec Courses: Introductory and advanced Python

“I must say without a doubt that both courses far exceeded my expectations.”

Hamza Mouadden

Research engineer

Hydro-Québec Course: Python

“This course was delivered with great professionalism, respecting each participant’s pace.”

Jean Carignan

Mobility planning engineer

City of Montréal Courses: InDesign, Illustrator, QGIS

“The Adobe InDesign/Illustrator and QGIS courses I took fully met my needs.”

Bastien Dupuis

97% satisfaction according to client evaluations · Read all testimonials

Need professional support?

Beyond training, our experts can support you in implementing, optimizing and delivering your projects.

  • Support and coaching after the course
  • Implementation of tools and best practices
  • Process optimization and automation
  • One-time assistance or custom mandate

Our trainers

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Most requested courses

Training fields

Project management

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Plan, track and steer your projects with MS Project, Primavera P6, Trello and Git, using proven practices in business and public settings.

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Power BI and business intelligence

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Turn your data into reliable dashboards with Power BI and DAX, and prepare your analysts for the Microsoft PL-300 certification.

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Artificial intelligence

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Put AI to work for every role with Copilot, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini: prompting, workflow automation and governed use in organizations.

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Python and data science

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From the fundamentals to object-oriented programming and data analysis: automate your processing and make the most of your data with Python.

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Java and development

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Java, J2EE, Spring, C# and JavaScript frameworks: upskill your development teams on enterprise technologies.

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DevOps and AWS cloud

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Prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) and Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) certifications, and master Docker, Linux and DevOps practices.

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Databases

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Query and manage your data with SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL and Access, from simple queries to optimization.

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Geographic information systems

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Produce spatial analyses and professional maps with QGIS, ArcGIS and Global Mapper, for planning, infrastructure and the environment.

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IT service management and security

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Structure your IT services with ITIL 4 and ITIL 5, IT governance and cybersecurity best practices.

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Design and visual communication

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Produce professional documents and visuals with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Figma, and use Adobe’s generative AI.

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Professional effectiveness

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Time management, managing teams and difficult employees, conflict resolution and customer relations: strengthen your teams’ people skills.

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Engineers and architects

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Specialized tools for engineering and architecture professionals: Primavera P6, Lumion, 3ds Max, Rhino 3D and Unreal.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you work with government departments and public bodies?

Yes. Doussou Formation is an accredited supplier of the Regroupement des achats en perfectionnement (RAP) of the Centre de services partagés du Québec, and its standardized offer meets call-for-tender requirements. Our clients include teams from the Government of Canada, Retraite Québec, Transports Québec, the CNESST, Hydro-Québec and the City of Montréal. See our accreditations.

Is Doussou Formation a recognized training organization?

Yes. Doussou Formation is a training organization recognized by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT), certificate no. 0059980, and an accredited supplier of the Government of Quebec’s Regroupement des achats en perfectionnement (RAP).

Are the courses eligible under Quebec’s 1% training law?

Since Doussou Formation is a training organization recognized by the CPMT (certificate no. 0059980), employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition can usually declare these training expenses as eligible. Check your situation with your payroll department or the CPMT.

Can you train a whole team at our premises?

Yes. A trainer comes to your premises in Montréal, Québec City, Gatineau/Ottawa or elsewhere, or leads a private virtual class for your team, on your schedule and at your participants’ level. Learn more about corporate training.

Which fields do your courses cover?

More than 300 specialized courses: project management (MS Project, Primavera P6), Power BI and business intelligence (DAX, PL-300 preparation), artificial intelligence (Copilot, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT), Python and Java programming, DevOps and AWS cloud (CLF-C02, SAA-C03, Docker, Linux), databases (SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL), geographic information systems (QGIS, ArcGIS), IT service management (ITIL) and cybersecurity, design (Adobe, Figma) and professional effectiveness (time management, team management, customer relations).

Where do the courses take place?

At your premises, in class in Montréal (1155 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1500), in Québec City and Gatineau/Ottawa, or in a virtual class available anywhere in Canada.

In which languages are the courses offered?

Courses are offered in French and in English.

Can we take a course in the evening or over several weeks?

Yes. Several courses can be given in the evening or spread over several weeks, one session per week. Suggest the schedule that suits you at info@doussou-formation.com; options are checked against the trainer’s availability.

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