Build the knowledge and analytical skills needed to navigate policymaking, governance, and national security challenges. With courses and programs spanning legislative drafting, human rights, public diplomacy, intelligence, counterterrorism, and global security trends, this theme equips professionals to make informed decisions, uphold accountability, and address emerging risks in Canada and beyond.

 

"I really enjoyed the atmosphere created by this instructor and his ability to track and quickly answer all our questions/respond to our comments."

                                

"The course Enhancing Adaptive Leadership Through Integral Awareness allowed me to discover the immenseness of the subject matter. It was beyond my expectations."

"This is a deeply insightful course - Enhancing Adaptive Leadership Through Integral Awareness - allowing one to take on a different approach to conflict. The knowledge shared allowed participants to see and work on their own harmful behaviours and to see others from an equal and compassionate perspective. It helped me better develop my self-awareness and see the situation presented from a place of compassion and equality."

"I enjoyed every moment of the Policy and Program Design and Evaluation in Complex Situations course. Dr. Naresh is an expert on the subject and has a wealth of knowledge to share. His knowledge and personal experience of the Syrian context made the course even more interesting." 

 

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Enhanced Certificate in
National Security and Intelligence

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Gain an invaluable appreciation of the impact of intelligence on policy-driven decision-making in Canada.

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Financial Intelligence
Specialist Certificate

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Learn a more sophisticated approach to training staff on the latest trends and developments to meet the expectations of supervisory agencies, banking regulators and business stakeholders.

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Orientation for Departmental Audit
Committee Members Cohort

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Gain an understanding of the machinery of the Federal government as well as insight into the DAC members’ roles and responsibilities and strategies to effectively discharge these responsibilities.

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Certificate in Guided Insight Collection
on Financial Intelligence

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A comprehensive learning program designed to equip professionals in compliance, finance, and governance with the practical knowledge and analytical tools needed to identify, prevent, and respond to key forms of financial and geopolitical crime.

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Mastering Legislative Drafting
and Public Policy Implementation

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Offered by the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, helps legal professionals, policy advisors, and public service specialists gain the confidence and practical skills to draft, interpret, and apply laws effectively.

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Certificate in
Public Safety 

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Equipping public safety, security, and emergency management professionals with practical skills, up-to-date best practices, and insight into emerging policy trends.

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Weapons
Law

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Explore interactive learning through expert lectures, small-group problem solving, and plenary discussions.

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Executive Certificate in
Defence Industry Leadership

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An intensive program giving leaders strategic insight into Canada’s defence, security, procurement, and innovation systems.

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