Local Government Administration Certificate
Faculty of Global & Community Studies
School of Public Administration
Credential
Certificate
Program Highlights
Learn about local government administration and gain hands-on skills – for people working for a municipality, regional district, First Nation government, improvement district or supporting agency.
As a student of the Local Government Administration Certificate you’ll gain a broader understanding of local government in BC, develop new skills you can apply right away and learn from local government leaders and colleagues. The only program of its kind in BC, the four core courses and one elective are all offered as in-person, interactive seminars. Once you graduate, you'll be a more knowledgeable and effective staff member, manager, leader and change agent within your organization.
- Demonstrate knowledge related to four the local government core areas: administration, services, finance and law.
- Employ basic research methods and demonstrate critical analysis skills for written reports on local government issues.
- Prepare and demonstrate competency in delivery of oral presentations.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including leadership and conflict resolution, to deal with interpersonal and team situations.
- Integrate public interest and global perspectives into projects, situation analysis and decision making.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | Fall | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Spring | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Summer | Part-Time |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 15.00
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - Jul 2, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 4, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
May 1, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Sep 4, 2018 - Nov 5, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 5, 2019 - Apr 30, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 12, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 17, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 4, 2019 - Jul 7, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 9, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Apr 28, 2020 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or Mature Student status; or permission of the program coordinator
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
Current employment in a municipality, regional district, First Nation Government, Improvement District or supporting agency.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University 2018-2019 Calendar (pdf).
2019 Course Offerings
Our 2019 course offerings include the following:
- PADM 305 Problem Solving & Policy Writing Skills for Local Gov't Professionals (pdf)
- PADM 307 Ethics and the Responsible Local Government Professional (pdf)
- PADM Courses - Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 (pdf)
- Student Information Form (pdf)
- Local Government Program Brochure (pdf)
- 2019 MATI Courses (pdf)
- 2019 MATI Advanced Communication Skills Course (pdf)
- 2019 MATI Managing People in Local Government Organizations Course (pdf)
- 2019 MATI Leadership in Local Government Organizations Course (pdf)
- 2019 MATI The Successful CAO Course (pdf)
- PADM 309 Municipal Administration & Community Involvement (pdf)
Visit MATI Courses for more information.
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
School of Public Administration
604 990 7976 Cedar Building, room 324 localgovernment@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca