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Category	Title	Course catalogue
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Advancing Human Rights Internationally	Advancing Human Rights Internationally Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course is designed to help participants understand Canada’s current international human rights obligations and priorities, including how Canada actively promotes and protects human rights. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe Canada’s international human rights obligations identify Canada’s international human rights priorities use Canada’s Guidelines on Supporting Human Rights Defenders prepare Canada’s annual human rights reports prepare Canada’s recommendations for the Universal Periodic Review describe the role of civil society explore specific multilateral forums that deal with human rights Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00031038 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Advocacy and Digital Engagement for Officers Going Abroad	Advocacy and Digital Engagement for Officers Going Abroad Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course is designed to assist officers understand the importance of effective advocacy initiatives to advance mission priorities related to themes such as: gender equality and women's empowerment, human rights, Indigenous rights, climate action, anti-corruption, peace and security and more. The course provides additional information and case studies highlighting the importance of: initiative alignment to priorities, clear desired outcomes, leveraging mission funds and partnerships, and the use of tools and tactics. What will I learn? This course will help you: identify the elements of an effective advocacy strategy identify resources and tools to assist with strategy Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00017846 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	Africa at the Crossroads: Politics, Security, Development and Trade	Africa at the Crossroads: Politics, Security, Development and Trade Category: Geographic Regions and Countries This course is designed to familiarize participants with political, trade and development issues in Africa. The course aims to provide relevant background and position participants to understand Canada's role in Africa and to better defend or promote Canadian interests in the region. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe political, trade and development trends in Africa explain how Canada and different African countries interact identify key topics of relevance to Canada and Africa Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00017386 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Government Priorities	Applying Gender-Based Analysis Plus in the Policy Environment	Applying Gender-Based Analysis Plus in the Policy Environment Category: Government Priorities The course offers an introduction to Gender-Based Analysis plus (GBA+) applied to policy work as a means for advancing Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy, Feminist International Assistance Policy and Inclusive Approach to Trade. It demonstrates the importance of GBA+ in ensuring contextual evidence supports policy making and provides participants with the opportunity to learn practical skills to deliver on Canada’s diplomatic, international assistance and trade agendas. What will I learn? This course will help you: understand the role of GBA+ in policy work to advance Canada’s feminist approach demonstrate a results-based approach to policy work apply GBA+ in policy work to address contextual challenges address specific contextual challenges and opportunities through policy work Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028139 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Strategic Analysis and Report Writing	Strategic Analysis and Report Writing Category: Trade Policy and Promotion The course provides guidance and practical activities that provide approaches to targeting issues of importance, developing evidence-based analysis, and strengthening writing skills in order to craft strategic and focused reports for senior management. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe the purpose and key elements of strategic analysis in report writing create a focused outline for a report request identify why and how to leverage library databases and resources recall and apply best practices to write clear, concise, well-organized and edited reports create and access shared documents to facilitate collaboration and report sharing Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012308 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Intercultural Effectiveness	Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Environment	Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Environment Category: Intercultural Effectiveness Understanding and addressing unconscious bias biases are powerful and often outside of our awareness. Implicit biases may be associated with stereotyping and discrimination and they can be a barrier to creating an inclusive environment. This course addresses questions of unconscious or implicit bias to help ensure that your work environment is a respectful and inclusive one. What will I learn? The course will help you: understand the key concepts related to unconscious bias recognize the role of the brain in bias and perception of power apply a simple model for understanding and assessing the behaviour of people and groups consider behaviour as it relates to change, timelines, hierarchy, team dynamics and performance management explore good practices to address unconscious bias Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Bilateral Negotiations	Bilateral Negotiations Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct different types of negotiation and to develop an effective negotiation plan in a bilateral context. They will acquire the skills needed to initiate, conduct and conclude mutually satisfactory negotiations, and get practice in the use and recognition of strategies and tactics in negotiation. What will I learn? This course will help you: undertake the various stages of the negotiating process develop appropriate positions for Canada based on negotiating mandates estimate the parameters of a zone of potential agreement in the negotiations develop strategic and tactical plans for negotiating Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012309 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	Canada-United States Relations	Canada-United States Relations Category: Geographic Regions and Countries This course aims to offer an understanding of Canada’s most important and complex relationship as it delves into the current issues and challenges facing this complex relationship. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe the U.S. public policy process and how it might be accessed and influenced understand the interrelationship between Canadian and American histories recognize the ways in which U.S. public policy has an impact on Canada-United States relations understand the importance of the commercial relationship in the context of North American competitiveness Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016246 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Canadian Economy Primer	Canadian Economy Primer Category: Trade Policy and Promotion The course is designed for employees who are looking to acquire an entry-level to intermediate-level knowledge of economics. This course is topic specific and seeks to provide participants with a better understanding of the mechanisms essential for the interpretation of current national and international economic challenges. What will I learn? This course will help you: identify the main sources of economic growth and the upcoming challenges for Canada’s economy (including digitalization, environmental issues and post-pandemic recovery) describe the role of the central bank in a modern economy and the tools, both conventional and unconventional, at its disposal to achieve the economic goals placed upon its shoulders define the Canadian government’s fiscal position and identify its deficit, debt-to-GDP ratio, and debt-servicing capacity in the medium term Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012310 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	China: Advanced Study of a Global Power	China: Advanced Study of a Global Power Category: Geographic Regions and Countries This course explores the rise of China and its impact on the world order and the international economy. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service Officers and Trade Commissioners will get an understanding on the political and commercial impact of China abroad. This class will provide participants more in-depth, issue-focused and applied knowledge on political and economic dimensions of China engagement. What will I learn? This course will help you: provide an overview of China as a power that is projected globally interpret the motives and actions of Chinese entities abroad demonstrate why China matters to Canada and to be familiar with priorities illustrate how China applies its power and influence in foreign capitals apply more in-depth, issue-focused and knowledge on China engagement Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00027470 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	China: Primer on a Global Power	China: Primer on a Global Power Category: Geographic Regions and Countries The course aims to enable Global Affairs Canada officers and other Government of Canada employees to gain a better understanding of the driving forces within China, as well as the country’s international political and commercial aspirations. What will I learn? This course will help you: recognize the driving forces behind China’s power explain why China matters to Canada understand how China applies its power and influence in its foreign relations recognize the nature of China's power and influence and its overall objectives abroad Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016248 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Government Priorities	Climate Change Fundamentals for Global Affairs Canada	Climate Change Fundamentals for Global Affairs Canada Category: Government Priorities Climate change is the quintessential global issue and cuts across the boundaries of domestic and international policy, development and trade. This course is designed to provide participants with a high-level overview of the drivers and impacts of climate change, the Paris Agreement, Canada's commitments and actions on climate change, and how Global Affairs Canada advances Canada's climate change policies and programs. What will I learn? This course will help you: identify the major drivers and impacts of climate change outline key elements of Paris Agreement list Canada's climate change commitments under the agreement describe the key domestic and international actions Canada is taking to meet these commitments Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00025606 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Competitive Intelligence	Competitive Intelligence Category: Trade Policy and Promotion This course will provide Trade Commissioners with a practical understanding of Competitive Commercial Intelligence (CCI) and how, in turn, it can be applied by their clients to gain or improve access to markets for their products or services. CCI is one of the value-added services Trade Commissioner clients need and expect. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe key competitive intelligence principles and practices as they relate to international trade identify available competitive commercial intelligence resources and sources develop a competitive commercial plan interpret and assess commercial intelligence data for the benefit of Canadian businesses Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012311 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Decision Making Process of Canadian Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises Investigating Foreign Market Opportunities	Decision Making Process of Canadian Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises Investigating Foreign Market Opportunities Category: Trade Policy and Promotion This course will give Trade Commissioners (TCs) insight into the unique needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when undertaking foreign market expansion activities. It will help Commissioners to better understand the client’s business environment and thus serve SMEs more efficiently and effectively in TCS offices around the world. What will I learn? This course will help you: recognize information needs of SMEs expanding abroad examine and analyse information to support SME decision-making examine the challenges of SMEs in implementing International business development plans identify tools to guide and support Canadian SMEs in their international business development activities Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016047 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Development Economics: How Trade Intersects with Aid	Development Economics: How Trade Intersects with Aid Category: Trade Policy and Promotion This course is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of the process of economic development and the role that international trade plays in that process. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe, using economic theories, why there are wide variations in global living standards apply basic trade theory to understand trade patterns and experience of developing countries demonstrate the relationship among trade, growth, poverty and inequality define constraints that prevent countries from growing and participating in international trade Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016435 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Diplomacy 101: The Art of Cultivating Networks and Influencing	Diplomacy 101: The Art of Cultivating Networks and Influencing Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course will introduce participants to the art of diplomacy in a global context and discuss how technology and ideologies are impacting diplomatic practices. Topics covered will include various forms of diplomacy, influencing and networking, and provide Global Affairs Canada's definition, tools and strategic diplomatic priorities. What will I learn? This course will help you: decide which forms of diplomacy to apply in specific contexts use public and digital diplomacy to reach and influence new players examine the successes/challenges of diplomacy in challenging contexts discuss the importance of civil society Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00027253 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Diplomacy 201: Diplomacy in the Digital Era	Diplomacy 201: Diplomacy in the Digital Era Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course is for learners wanting to deepen their understanding of how diplomacy in the digital era has evolved by examining the ways in which governments are using the Internet and emerging technologies to gather information, share ideas and build national identities on the domestic and international stage. The course will also map out how technology impacts human rights, trade and security dimensions of diplomacy while drawing on the power dynamics in foreign policy that play out through technology. What will I learn? This course will help you: define public diplomacy and digital diplomacy, and explain the importance of sharing public diplomacy digital content in innovative ways use various social media platforms for public diplomacy identify the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for public diplomacy conceptualize how online actors can carry out misinformation campaigns Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028320 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Diplomacy 203: Protocol and Etiquette	Diplomacy 203: Protocol and Etiquette Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Diplomacy is the art of international relations and the diplomat is the person who practices this art. Protocol, the formalities observed during official diplomatic activities, and etiquette, an individual’s behaviours in a particular social context, are key tools that every diplomat should observe when practicing their art. What will I learn? This course will help you: Understand how to apply protocol and etiquette guidelines during official events and visits Identify proper ways to conduct yourself and offer salutations in an official business context Understand how to avoid conflict of interest situations and Government of Canada policy on gifts Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028318 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Diplomacy 205: Culture	Diplomacy 205: Culture Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy The projection of Canadian culture abroad happens both in controlled and uncontrolled ways through interactions between Canadians and non-Canadians. Public Diplomacy, the act of engaging audiences in a dialogue with the view of informing and influencing, is a powerful tool that can be an effective and strategic way to achieve Canada’s objectives abroad. This course will focus on maximizing the role of mission staff (both Canadian-Based and Locally-Engaged) in planning a coordinated use of the tools and resources in the cultural domain to strategically promoting Canada abroad. We will look at the Government of Canada’s investment in culture, and the renewed mandate for international promotion, and how to integrate cultural programming into the mission planning cycle based on Departmental and mission priorities. What will I learn? This course will help you: define public diplomacy and locate cultural industries promotion within this context recognize the role of culture and Canadian artists in the annual mission planning cycle examine opportunities for cooperation with key target audiences and stakeholders, as well as economic opportunities for Canadian artists and creative industries internationally design a cultural diplomacy project that showcases mission strategic priorities Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028319 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	Understanding and Working with the European Union	Understanding and Working with the European Union Category: Geographic Regions and Countries This course provides an introduction to the European Union (EU) and its institutions, as well as an increased understanding of how it interacts with Canada. What will I learn? This course will help you: understand the fundamentals of how the European Union works recognize the major institutions of the EU and their working relationship understand how Canada interacts with the EU recognize the importance of engagement with the EU Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00022606 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Government Priorities	Enhancing My Individual Diversity and Inclusion Competencies at Work	Enhancing My Individual Diversity and Inclusion Competencies at Work Category: Government Priorities Participants will strengthen their understanding of the current Canadian discourse and frameworks valuing diversity and advancing inclusion. Against this foundation, individual diversity and inclusion competencies will be assessed as an entry-point to better enhance professional performance and value Canada’s diverse social fabric. Application of new concepts and tools will be practiced within a Framework for Inclusive Conversations. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe the concept of diversity and how cultural differences impact of us differently state why diversity and inclusion are relevant to achieving the Department’s mandate assess relevant professional competencies apply two tools to strengthen inclusive practice in the workplace Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028322 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Export Controls Orientation	Export Controls Orientation Category: Trade Policy and Promotion This course is designed for employees who are involved as consultees in the assessment of export permit applications and/or advise Canadian companies on issues related to export controls. What will I learn? This course will help you: summarize Canada's export and brokering controls provide an informed risk assessment of permit applications describe the main purpose and key uses of the new EXCOL system access resources to provide effective export control service to the clients of the Trade Commissioner Service Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016247 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations: Policy Frameworks and Options	Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations: Policy Frameworks and Options Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy The course focuses on the delivery of effective aid in fragile and conflict-affected states and situations. The course will give participants a deeper understanding of what drives conflict and fragility and how, as Canadians, we can identify and capitalize on opportunities for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. What will I learn? This course will help you: plan fragile and conflict-affected states and situations action using common language and a common set of frameworks improve engagement in complex dynamic contexts with an appreciation of our impact identify and leverage Government of Canada resources and tools to act more effectively in fragile and conflict-affected states Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00017197 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Government Priorities	Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)	Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Category: Government Priorities Asking questions, challenging assumptions, understanding impacts. How do diverse groups of women, men and non-binary people experience policies, programs and initiatives? Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) is an analytical tool and process to help us answer this question. The “plus” acknowledges that gender-based analysis goes beyond biological (sex) and socio-cultural (gender) differences. It looks at how sex and gender intersect with other identity factors including race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability. What will I learn? This course will help you: understand key concepts related to GBA+ apply GBA+ to context-specific case studies articulate the benefits of GBA+ Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations	Gender, Peace, and Security	Gender, Peace, and Security Category: International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations This course embraces the ethos of the Feminist International Assistance Policy by questioning gendered norms and promoting innovation in the cause of peace. It is also structured around the key issues put forward within Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain, with a high degree of nuance, differences and relationships between core concepts such as peace, gender, conflict and violence apply both a gender-sensitive lens and a conflict-sensitive lens to analytical work explain key issues prioritized in Canada's National action Plan on Women, Peace and Security Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00027670 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Global Economy	Global Economy Category: Trade Policy and Promotion This course will provide a highly interactive introduction to the key characteristics of today’s global economy in theory and practice. The course will look at topics including international trade, foreign direct investment, cross-country capital flows and currency movements, as well as how each of these dimensions of the world economy affects the others. It will focus on understanding Canada’s interaction with the rest of the world through these lenses. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain the essential concepts of global economic analysis describe the current financial, social, economic and geostrategic issues and challenges between economic and political powers in an increasingly interconnected world examine the future of the global economy based on current trends and ongoing economic developments discuss the implications of a rapidly rebalancing world for Canadian interests Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016451 Cost: 900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Geographic Regions and Countries	India and South Asia: Power Dynamics and Emerging Markets	India and South Asia: Power Dynamics and Emerging Markets Category: Geographic Regions and Countries This course is set against the backdrop of the rise of India and will familiarize employees with India’s political, commercial, and development impact on the South Asian subcontinent, the world order, and the regional and international economy. The course aims to provide relevant background and context, help participants understand Canada’s role in India and South Asia, and to better promote or defend Canadian interests in the region. What will I learn? This course will help you: define the nature of India’s power and how it is projected regionally and globally explain how Canada and the region interact, and the historical context of the relationship develop strategies to advance Canadian political and commercial interests in the region identify the key topics of relevance to Canada in the region Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00016450 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Management and Leadership	Integrated Program Managers Abroad	Integrated Program Managers Abroad Pre-Posting Program Category: Management and Leadership This course aims to provide an opportunity for Global Affairs Canada’s and co-locator’s participants to better understand each other’s roles and responsibilities, to consolidate their international behavioural competencies that will enhance their capacity to deliver tangible and sustainable results in an ethical and effective manner. What will I learn? This course will help you: reinforce a Whole-of-Canada approach for the promotion of Canada’s interests and values develop an integrated strategy for work at mission, leveraging respective expertise and networks for greater impact apply global leadership skills required of program managers recognize key management responsibilities at mission including those in the COVID-19 context Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00026246 Cost: Various Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 weeks Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations	Integrating Environment and Climate Change into Development Initiatives: GAC’s Environmental Integration Process (EIP)	Integrating Environment and Climate Change into Development Initiatives: GAC’s Environmental Integration Process (EIP) Category: International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations This course will provide participants with an understanding of environmental challenges and opportunities associated with international development activities, and explore the political framework guiding environmental action at Global Affairs Canada. It will help them master the stages of the Environmental Integration Process to ensure that appropriate environmental sustainability considerations are integrated in the design, implementation and monitoring of international development initiatives. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain the linkages between environmental sustainability and poverty reduction describe the environmental policy and regulatory framework identify environmental risks and opportunities related to development follow the updated steps of the Environmental Integration Process (EIP) Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028098 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations	Integrating Gender Equality into Programming	Integrating Gender Equality into Programming Category: International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations This course will explore key gender equality concepts and will apply gender equality tools to development projects to assist in the implementation of the department's Feminist International Assistance Policy. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain the relevance and importance of gender equality in international development analyze gender-based analysis plus in development projects apply the Feminist International Assistance Policy to development projects demonstrate skills to negotiate for improved gender equality programming Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00014290 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations	Integrating Gender into Peace and Security Programming	Integrating Gender into Peace and Security Programming Category: International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations This course focuses on how to integrate gender outcomes and indicators into programme and project design. It is intended to be a practical extension to the more analytically-focused “Gender, Peace and Stability” (GPS) course. Participants to this course are expected to: have completed a course in, or have work experience applying Results-Based Management and have completed the GPS course. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain the relevance and importance of gender equality in peace and security programming explain the department's corporate and global commitments to gender equality and Women, Peace and Security apply gender based plus analysis using a results-based approach demonstrate skills to negotiate for gender equality integration into programming Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00028164 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Trade Policy and Promotion	Intellectual Property for Trade Commissioners	Intellectual Property for Trade Commissioners Category: Trade Policy and Promotion Intellectual property (IP) rights present a new set of challenges and opportunities to Canadian businesses operating abroad. Trade Commissioners are not expected to become IP experts and cannot provide specific legal advice to clients. Participants will become aware of key IP concepts, terms, rules and strategies that affect Canadian clients trading internationally. What will I learn? This course will help you: recognize the commercial nature and scope of IP rights determine the basics of the Canadian and international jurisdictional frameworks for IP explain how to apply their basic knowledge of IP in their duties as Trade Commissioners distinguish what IP issues are of reporting interest to Headquarters Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012314 Cost: $450 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 1 day Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Intercultural Effectiveness	Intercultural Effectiveness and Indigenous Relations	Intercultural Effectiveness and Indigenous Relations Category: Intercultural Effectiveness This course is offered in preparation for dialogue with Indigenous peoples of Canada. The course uses the intercultural competency framework as a basis for building understanding and developing partnerships that foster mutual trust and respect. What will I learn? This course will help you: strengthen your capacity to demonstrate interculturally effective competencies when engaging with Indigenous partners, organizations and community members enhance your understanding of socio-cultural, political, spiritual and economic contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities contextualize the effects of past government policies and practices on Indigenous health, society, and culture and understand government’s current legal obligations and commitments to Indigenous peoples enhance Indigenous partner and community relations by applying the specific intercultural effectiveness competencies that are valued within Indigenous societies of Canada Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
Intercultural Effectiveness	Intercultural Effectiveness in Multicultural Environments	Intercultural Effectiveness in Multicultural Environments Category: Intercultural Effectiveness A variety of courses are available for anyone who works in a multicultural context within Canada. Whether you are interested in professional development to help improve intercultural communication skills, promoting harmonious relations in the workplace, or coordinating the visit of an international delegation, the courses can help enhance your effectiveness in multicultural environments. Depending on your requirements these courses may also help you or your organization: develop strategies for more effective personal or organization-wide intercultural practices, assess cultural considerations in hosting international colleagues or delegations and understand business protocol and etiquette across cultures. Additional options include country and culture-specific overviews on topics (such as workplace culture, government, and economy) and understanding effective intercultural communication in relation to negotiation practices. What will I learn? This course will help you: understand the concept of culture and learn about cultural trends recognize the link between culture, values, beliefs and actions decode intercultural situations and typical approaches understand and practice effective intercultural communication build relationships and collaborate effectively Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
Intercultural Effectiveness	Intercultural Orientation to Canada	Intercultural Orientation to Canada Category: Intercultural Effectiveness Adapting effectively to Canada’s cultural, business and academic environments is not always easy. Courses are available that will help you make the most of your time in Canada and maximize the benefits of the experience as you prepare to return home. These courses will help you gain the skills you need to become interculturally effective: able to establish and maintain successful working relationships in a Canadian context. What will I learn? On-arrival orientation course will help you: the influence of culture on your values, beliefs and behaviour how to adapt to Canadian culture, business and academic environments how to establish effective communication and relationships with Canadians practical information about living and working in Canada how to develop strategies for rapid adjustment to the Canadian environment Mid-term orientation course will help you: assess your adaptation and integration into Canadian society and with your work and/or academic environment review strategies for building effective relationships and communication with Canadians analyse your progress to date and identify your personal objectives for the successful completion of your time in Canada Pre-return orientation course will help you: identify new knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in Canada develop strategies for successful personal readjustment and professional reintegration practise techniques for sharing new competencies in the professional environment of your home country Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy	International Law: Theory and Practice	International Law: Theory and Practice Category: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy This course provides a basic overview of public international law, a general sense of the legal framework within which policy decisions are made, and the description of situations where expert legal advice should be sought. What will I learn? This course will help you: identify basic concepts in international law recognize the main sources of international law describe the horizontal, consent-based system of international law, and the benefits and limits of the current system outline possible options for enforcing international law outline legal developments in protecting humans through international human rights law and international criminal law Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00012316 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
International Security Policy	International Security and Terrorism	International Security and Terrorism Category: International Security Policy This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic concepts of national and international security. It will help identify the actors in security, particularly regional and international organizations which play a political/military role. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain basic concepts of regional, national and international security identify the actors in security, particularly regional organizations and international institutions and organizations which play a political/military role show how human security has become a central concern in the development of security policy discuss and investigate the impact of international terrorism on policy development, particularly in Canada Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00023922 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
International Security Policy	Introduction to Conflict Analysis	Introduction to Conflict Analysis Category: International Security Policy The main emphasis for this course is on analyzing conflict and fragility, and providing participants with the skills necessary to employ a conflict assessment framework to analyze and evaluate operational environments. What will I learn? This course will help you: review the benefits of ongoing conflict analysis compare and contrast different frameworks for conflict analysis apply new conflict analysis tools and strategies to learners' own work Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00014566 Cost: $900 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 2 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy
Government Priorities	Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion	Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Category: Government Priorities This course aims to help participants to understand the value of inclusive diversity in their workplaces and communities. It supports the development of leadership skills to promote inclusion and diversity in international and domestic settings. What will I learn? This course will help you: describe the meaning of inclusive diversity understand the added value of diversity and its relevance to your organization recognize how biases and assumptions affect individual perceptions and group interactions identify ways to leverage diversity for enhanced performance and commitment learn approaches to addressing tensions resulting from personal biases identify strategies to build and promote an environment of inclusion and respect develop an action plan to foster an inclusive culture within your organization Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Partner organizations Private sector organizations Not-for-profit organizations Non-Governmental organizations Canadian universities and colleges Course details Course code: None Cost: Various Type: Classroom Length: Various Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation You will be notified of the cancellation policy through service agreements and/or memos of understanding.
International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations	Introduction to Results-Based Management in Global Affairs Canada's International Assistance Programming	Introduction to Results-Based Management in Global Affairs Canada's International Assistance Programming Category: International Assistance, Peace and Stabilization Operations This course will introduce the participants to the basic principles of Result-Based Management (RBM), the terminology, tools and methodology used when applying RBM in the department's international development programming. What will I learn? This course will help you: explain the principles and history of RBM as a management methodology recognize results, and draft and assess results statements explain the purpose and uses of the results chain explain some of the differences between the department's logic model and the RBM tools recognize where their work fits into the department's performance management processes Audience Federal government employees Provincial government employees Municipal government employees Course details Course code: 00018048 Cost: $1,350 Type: Classroom, Virtual Classroom Length: 3 days Contact: Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca Cancellation Cancellation policy

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Advancing Human Rights Internationally

Advocacy and Digital Engagement for Officers Going Abroad

Africa at the Crossroads: Politics, Security, Development and Trade

Applying Gender-Based Analysis Plus in the Policy Environment

Strategic Analysis and Report Writing

Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Environment

Bilateral Negotiations

Canada-United States Relations

Canadian Economy Primer

China: Advanced Study of a Global Power

China: Primer on a Global Power

Climate Change Fundamentals for Global Affairs Canada

Competitive Intelligence

Decision Making Process of Canadian Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises Investigating Foreign Market Opportunities

Development Economics: How Trade Intersects with Aid

Diplomacy 101: The Art of Cultivating Networks and Influencing

Diplomacy 201: Diplomacy in the Digital Era

Diplomacy 203: Protocol and Etiquette

Diplomacy 205: Culture

Understanding and Working with the European Union

Enhancing My Individual Diversity and Inclusion Competencies at Work

Export Controls Orientation

Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations: Policy Frameworks and Options

Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)

Gender, Peace, and Security

Global Economy

India and South Asia: Power Dynamics and Emerging Markets

Integrated Program Managers Abroad Pre-Posting Program

Integrating Environment and Climate Change into Development Initiatives: GAC’s Environmental Integration Process (EIP)

Integrating Gender Equality into Programming

Integrating Gender into Peace and Security Programming

Intellectual Property for Trade Commissioners

Intercultural Effectiveness and Indigenous Relations

Intercultural Effectiveness in Multicultural Environments

Intercultural Orientation to Canada

International Law: Theory and Practice

International Security and Terrorism

Introduction to Conflict Analysis

Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion

Introduction to Results-Based Management in Global Affairs Canada's International Assistance Programming

Latin America: Building the Americas' Future

Managing for Gender Equality Results

Mediation: Formal and Informal Diplomacy in Political or Armed Conflict Situations

Multilateral Negotiations

Negotiations in an International Environment

Policy Dialogue to Advance Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy

Intercultural Effectiveness: Regular Course

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Reintegration from Fragile and Conflict-Affected Area Assignments

Responding to Natural Disasters Abroad

Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and Anti-Corruption: How to Mitigate the Risks for Canadian Businesses Abroad

Results-Based Management for the Intercultural and Multi-Stakeholder Context

Russia: Domestic Politics and International Relations

Science and Knowledge Diplomacy: Advancing Canada's Priorities

Supervision at Mission

Support for Fragile and Conflict-Affected Area Assignments

Trade and Trade Policy in the Contemporary World Economy

Transitioning Home: Reflection on Lessons Learned

Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

Understanding International Trade Financing Options for Canadian Businesses

Understanding the Dynamics of the Middle East

Working with the Canadian Commercial Corporation: What You Need to Know

Intercultural Proficiency for Managers in a Canadian Mission

Intercultural Readiness Check (IRC) and Debrief Session

Introduction to Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)

CPTPP Virtual Capacity-Building Platform for Trade Commissioners

Maximizing Commercial Opportunities with International Financial Institutions (IFIs)

Islam and Muslim Communities: Perspectives for Foreign Policy

Advancing Human Rights Internationally: Basics

Foreign Direct Investment: Fundamentals I

Trade Commissioners’ Leveraging Export Development Canada’s (EDC) Products for Success

Orientation to the Trade Commissioner Service

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Services and Clients

Fundamentals of Economics: Module 1 Microeconomics

Fundamentals of Economics: Module 2 Macroeconomics

Fundamentals of Economics: Module 3 International Trade and Investment

Introduction to Travel Directive

Official Hospitality Outside of Canada