Before the Session

Most of the work happens before the session. Here's the full checklist.

1. Book a Date

Book a date, select in-person or virtual, and confirm your attendee count. You'll get a confirmation email immediately.

2. Start Your CAPG Application (If Filing)

CAPG recommends applying 30+ days before your session as a buffer for approval — the hard rule is training can't start until your application status shows "Application Received."

Full application steps and eligibility: CAPG Guide →

3. Tell Your Employees

The session lands better when employees know what they're walking into. A one-liner from leadership is enough:

"On [date], we're doing a 75-minute cybersecurity session run as a card game — no lecture, no quiz, just real scenarios. Show up and participate."

Don't reveal more than that. Part of the effect comes from the scenarios being unexpected.

4. Submit Your Attendee List

If you're filing CAPG, you need the full legal name of every attendee for the training record. Submit your list at booking — it's also what triggers WILDCARD to send your CAPG training package.

5. Prepare the Room (In-Person Only)

  • Table or semicircle of chairs that fits the full group
  • Projector or screen (optional — sessions run fine without one)
  • Snacks or lunch if the session runs at noon

The facilitator arrives 30 minutes early and handles all setup. Do not print anything or prepare materials.

See In-Person Logistics → for the full day-of timeline.

Common Questions

✱What is CAPG?

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant reimburses Alberta employers 50% of eligible GoPhish costs (up to $5,000/trainee/year), or 75% (up to $10,000) for a qualifying new hire — capped at $100,000 per employer per year. CAPG recommends applying 30+ days before your session as a buffer; the hard rule is training can't start before your application status shows "Application Received." Afterward, submit your Training Completion form within 30 days or risk losing the reimbursement — CAPG doesn't publish a fixed payout turnaround.

✱What happens during a GoPhish session?

A 75-minute facilitator-led run through 13 real attack scenarios, plus a warm-up trivia game and a debrief with action sheets.

What to Expect →
✱When do completion certificates arrive?

Within 3 business days of the session, emailed to each attendee.

Certificates →
✱What do I need to do before the session?

Book a date, start your CAPG application if filing, and submit your attendee list — that also triggers your CAPG filing package.

Before the Session →
✱Does GoPhish work virtually?

Yes — the same 13 scenarios and facilitator-led format, run over your existing video platform.

Virtual Logistics →
✱What do you bring for in-person sessions?

The opening trivia deck, a prop kit, and action sheets. You provide the room and the team.

In-Person Logistics →