Certificate in Policy and Governance

Designed for aspiring policy and program professionals

This certificate is for public servants looking to better understand and impact policy and decision-making processes. Already a policy or program professional or wanting to enter this field? The IOG Policy and Governance learning certificate is for you.  

Comprehensive, yet personalized

Our series of online training webinars have all been updated. With thirteen meticulously crafted virtual training webinars at your disposal, you can shape your own learning journey.

•   Real-world Relevance: The training is pragmatic, engaging, and that is designed to always reflect and adapt to the evolving landscape of public policy.

•   Personalized Learning: Choose individual courses to align with your specific professional and growth objectives, and fit your schedule and training plan.

•   Practical Proficiency: Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your role while enhancing your confidence as a public sector professional.

•   Reward and Recognition: Follow our carefully designed sequence of webinars and get recognized with the IOG’s Policy and Governance Learning Certificate.

Recognition for your Learning Achievements: Certificate in Policy and Governance

Complete all core webinars and three electives to earn your Certificate in Policy and Governance—in recognition of your commitment to excellence. 

How it works

You have two options to obtain this certification:

1. Register for the Policy and Governance Learning Certificate by clicking the registration button above. When you choose to register for the full certificate package, a discounted rate will be applied at checkout. Once your payment is confirmed, each course will show as $0.00 (free of charge). To register, visit our Course Calendar, choose the sessions that suit your schedule, and click "Register." Make sure you're logged into your account using the same email and credentials used for your certificate registration. You can register at your own pace.
2. Register for each of the certificate courses one by one, at your own pace. Once you have taken the mandatory and elective courses, please contact us at info@iog.ca, and we will issue the certificate.

Certificate Requirements

To be eligible for this certificate, you must complete each of the following mandatory courses (3h webinars). We recommend that you take them in the following order:

•    How Government Works

•    Briefings on Demand Part 1: Written Briefs 

•    Policy 1: Policy Cycle and Role of the Policy Analyst

•    Policy 2: Evidence Based Policy Making

•    Policy 3: Policy Formulation and Advice

•     Policy 4: Innovation in Policy-Making and Behavioral Insights

You must also complete 3 elective courses amongst the following courses (3h webinars). These courses can be taken in any order, at your choice: 

•    Briefings on Demand Part 2: Oral Briefs
•    Memorandum to Cabinet Development Process
•    Demystifying the Treasury Board Submission Process
•    Understanding the Expenditure Management System
•    Project Management
•    Digital Government
•    Governance and Trust
•    Values and Ethics in the Public Sector
•    How Parliament Works
•    Navigating Today's Modern Public Service

Program Sequence

While there are no formal prerequisites for each course, we highly recommend that you consider taking the courses in sequence. This background knowledge you will gain from each course will greatly enhance your learning experience for the following course. Please be aware that the instructor may not revisit these earlier topics in order to allocate ample time for the current material.