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Local Government Leadership Development Certificate at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

This program gives local government professionals the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be more effective managers and leaders in their organizations. The Local Government Leadership Development Certificate program is designed for local government professionals with at least two years in a management or supervisory role who want to build on their strengths and take on more senior roles. In the program, students discover problem-solving and issue-resolution techniques and frameworks that work in the context of local government.

Faculty: Global & Community Studies  |  Department: School of Public Administration  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2026, Fall 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Course options Local Government Administration Local Government Finance Municipal Law Problem Solving & Decision Making in Local Government Ethics & the Responsible Local Government Professional Build their skills in the areas students need to succeed In the public administration courses at CapU, students get a crash course in the vital areas needed to advance their career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation or Permission of the program coordinator

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,528 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $1,693 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 16,817 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $1,693 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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