Certificate in Local Government Administration (Advanced)

Program Overview

The Certificate in Local Government Administration (Advanced) enhances careers in local government by providing advanced training in public policy, corporate administration, research, communication, and management skills. It includes required courses in local government administration, services, finance, law, and corporate administration, along with elective courses in leadership, communication, project management, and ethics. The program prepares individuals for various career opportunities in local governments throughout British Columbia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Certificate in Local Government Administration (Advanced) is a multi-disciplinary certificate that helps advance careers by improving understanding of current local government issues. It provides substantive training in public policy development and corporate administration, while also improving research, communication, and management skills.

Outline:

Required Courses (21 credits):

• PADM 200: Local Government Administration in BC (3 credits)
• PADM 201: Local Government Services in BC (3 credits)
• PADM 202: Municipal Finance in BC (3 credits)
• PADM 203: Municipal Law in BC (3 credits)
• PADM 209: Fundamentals of Local Government Corporate Administration (3 credits)
• PADM 305: Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills: Policy Analysis for Local Government Professionals (3 credits)
• ENGL or CMNS 100-level or higher (3 credits)

Elective Courses (24 credits):

• PADM Electives (6 credits):
• PADM 204: Leadership in Local Government Organizations (3 credits)
• PADM 205: Advanced Communication Skills - Local Government Professionals (3 credits)
• PADM 207: Managing People in Local Government Organizations (3 credits)
• PADM 208: Community Planning for Non-Planners: Planning Skills for Local Government Professionals (3 credits)
• PADM 210: Management Fundamentals for Local Government Professionals (3 credits)
• PADM 306: Project Management Skills for Local Government Professionals (3 credits)
• PADM 307: Ethics and the Responsible Local Government Professional (3 credits)
• PADM 308: The Successful CAO - Local Govt Advanced Management (3 credits)
• Other Electives (18 credits):
• Business or Commerce credits
• Humanities credits
• Other Public Administration credits
• Science/Applied Science credits

Careers:

The completion of the program can lead to potential career paths, opportunities, and outcomes in local governments, including municipalities, regional districts, First Nations governments, improvement districts, and related agencies throughout British Columbia.