This page contains a list of programs relevant to local government that are offered at post secondary institutions in Canada. This list is not meant to be comprehensive. Please contact the individual schools for information on the programs. If you know of any other programs that should be on this page, please contact us at information@lgant.com.
Subject Areas
Business Administration and Management
Community Engagement
Finance
Fire, Safety and Emergency Management
Land Use and Planning
Local Government Administration
Public Administration and Public Policy
Recreation
Transportation
Water and Wastewater
Business Administration and Management
Administrative Information Management Diploma
Business Administration Certificate
- Aurora College
- Camosun College
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology *online available*
- Portage College
Business Administration Diploma
- Aurora College
- Camosun College
- Medicine Hat College
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology *online available*
- Portage College
- Red Deer College
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology *online available*
Business Management Certificate
Business Management Diploma
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration
- MacEwan University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology *online available*
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Camosun College
- Medicine Hat College
- Mount Royal University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology *online available*
- Red Deer College
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Professional Management Certificate
- University of Calgary, Continuing Education *online available*
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Community Engagement
Certificate in Community Capacity Building
Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement
Citation in Community Engagement
Community-Based Research and Evaluation (CBRE) Certificate
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Finance
Accounting and Strategic Measurement Diploma
Bachelor of Commerce - Public Sector Management
- Thompson Rivers University *online available*
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Fire, Safety and Emergency Management
Fire & Safety Studies Diploma
Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate (FFTC)
Firefighter I & II Certification (fire service personnel only)
Fire Officer Certificate
Fire Prevention Officer Certificate
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Land Use and Planning
Applied Land Use Planning Certificate
- University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension *online available*
Applied Planning Diploma
Sustainable Community Development Certificate
Sustainable Community Development Graduate Diploma
Bachelor of Environmental Planning
- University of Northern British Columbia (incl. First Nations Planning, and Northern and Rural Community Planning)
Masters in Planning
- University of British Columbia (Master of Arts; Master of Sciences)
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Local Government Administration
Local Government Administration/Authority/Management Certificate
- University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension *online available*
- Camosun College
- Capilano University
- Dalhousie University (specializations in Law & Ethics, Financial Administration and Human Resource Administration available)
- University of Regina
- University of Victoria *online available*
Local Government Administration/Management Diploma
- Capilano University
- Dalhousie University *online available*
- University of Victoria *online available*
Local Government Leadership Development Certificate
Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) Program
Emerging Leaders Development Certificate Program
Mid Career Managers Institute Certificate Program
Certified Municipal Clerk
- International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) *online available*
Master Municipal Clerk
- International Institue of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) *online available*
Diploma or Masters in Public Administration - Local Government Program
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Public Administration and Public Policy
Public Administration/Public Sector Management Certificate
- Athabasca University (online)
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Victoria *online available*
Public Administration/Public Sector Management Diploma
- Camosun College
- Dalhousie University
- University of Victoria *online available*
Advanced Diploma in Managing for Government
- Camosun College *online available*
Public Policy and Governance Certificate
- University of Victoria *online available*
Bachelor Degree with Public Administration Minor
- Athabasca University (online)
Bachelor Degree with Public Administration Major
- Dalhousie University (Bachelor of Management)
- University of Northern British Columbia (Bachelor of Arts)
- Thompson Rivers University (Bachelor of Public Administration) *online available*
Master of Public Administration
- Dalhousie University *online available*
- University of Victoria *online available*
Master of Public Policy
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Recreation
Recreation Management Certificate
Recreation Management Diploma
Recreation Leadership Diploma
Bachelor of Recreation Management
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Transportation
Certificate in Next-Generation Transportation
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Water and Wastewater
Master of Engineering
- University of British Columbia (specialization in Environmental Engineering, Pollution Control and Waste Management)