Local Government Administration Certificate
Faculty of Global & Community Studies School of Public Administration
Credential
Certificate
Duration
1 year(s)
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 the four 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 | Spring | Part-time |
| Off Campus | Summer | Part-time |
| Off Campus | Fall | Part-time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $4927 | $946 | $5873 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4927 | $946 | $5873 |
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
Oct 6, 2020 - Nov 2, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 5, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 23, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 2, 2021 - Apr 29, 2022
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 15, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 20, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 1, 2021 - Jul 5, 2022
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 7, 2022
Fee Payment Deadline
May 2, 2022 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 5, 2021 - Dec 6, 2022
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 4, 2022
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 22, 2022 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements.
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program.
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC.
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents.
- Pay your application fee.
- Admissions will review your application and contact you.
Admission Requirements
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Course Offerings
- Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 PADM courses (pdf)
- PADM 305 – Problem Solving & Policy Writing Skill for Local Gov’t Professionals (online) (pdf)
- PADM 307 – Ethics & the Responsible Local Government Professional (pdf)
- Student Information Form (docx)
- FAQs for Fall 2021 courses (pdf)
- Local Government Program Brochure (pdf)
- Pathways in Local Government Programs (pdf)
- 2021 MATI® Courses (pdf) – Visit MATI Courses for more information.
- Congratulations to our recent PADM graduates! (pdf)
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.
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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