Educational Opportunities

Below are the Educational Opportunities that are currently available. Please check back for more information as it comes accessible.

Accreditation

Government Studies, University of Alberta provides the educational requirements for the Society of Local Government Managers. The successful completion of these programs provides members with the opportunity to apply for professional accreditation and use of the designation Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM).

For more information: http://www.govsource.net

Experience Canada’s #1 executive development programs for yourself.
Enroll in a program at Queen’s Executive Development Centre.

June 2007

When it comes to executive development, more senior Canadian managers choose Queen's than all other Canadian business schools combined. In fact, Queen's Executive Development Centre is one of the world's largest and most respected providers of non-degree executive education. Why? It's our practical leading-edge content, world-class session leaders, and commitment to unparalleled customer service.

Professionally and personally relevant executive education.

See why BusinessWeek ranks us the #1 executive development centre in Canada and among the top 10 in the world. And, why an Environics poll of senior Canadian executives ranks us #1 in Canada for non-degree executive education.
Early reservations are recommended to allow you to take full advantage of the many opportunities available for customizing your executive education experience. To register, receive more information, or request a brochure for a program of particular interest to you, contact Queen's at 1.888.EXEC DEV (1.888.393.2338), e-mail execdev@business.queensu.ca or visit www.execdevcom.

Queen’s Executive Development Centre programs include:

Queen’s Executive Program – Three-week program profiling the latest concepts, tools and techniques for senior managers and executives. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/qep.php for more information. Next session runs October 14 to November 2, 2007.

Queen’s Leadership Program – Realizing your leadership potential. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/leadership.php for more information. Next sessions run June 17 to 22 & September 9 to 14, 2007.

Queen’s Strategy Program – Creating and implementing winning strategies. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/strategy.php for more information. Next sessions run June 24 to 29 & November 4 to 9, 2007.

Queen’s Marketing Program – Developing marketing plans that create customer value and drive profit. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/marketing.php for more information. Next session runs November 18 to 23, 2007.

Finance for the Non-Financial Manager – Using financial tools to make better business decisions. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/fftnfm.php for more information. Next session runs September 30 to October 5, 2007.

Queen’s IT Management Program – Developing leading-edge IT strategies. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/it.php for more information. Next session runs February 24 to 29, 2008.

Queen’s Operations Leadership Program – Improving operational performance. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/operations.php for more information. Next session runs September 16 to 21, 2007.

Queen’s Sales Management Program – Creating a high-performance sales organization. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/sales.php for more information. Next session runs November 11 to 16, 2007.

Queen’s Human Resources Program – Building organizational performance through effective HR management. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/hr.php for more information. Next session runs November 25 to 30, 2007.

Queen’s Fundamentals of Governance – Three-day program designed for Board members and senior executives of municipal, provincial and federal agencies, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Crown Corporations, and government departments. Visit http://business.queensu.ca/execdev/programs/fog.php for more information. Next sessions run October 23 to 25, 2007 (in Ottawa) & March 18 to 20, 2008.

We look forward to welcoming you to Queen’s.

Other Educational Opportunities after accreditation:

The Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM) will be hosting a Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop in Kananaskis from May 9-12, 2007. Click here for more or contact Linda Davies of SLGM, at linda.davies@shaw.ca The Local Government Leadership Program What’s On First Base? Is offered by the Society of Local Government Managers of Alberta (SLGM) and the Local Government Leadership Institute (LGL) “helping civic officials make a leadership difference in local government”. The program coincides with the SLGM’s Annual Municipal Administration Leadership/Mountain Refresher Workshop in Kananaskis Village. Click here to read more (pdf) and page 2 .

• Local Government Leadership Institute
• Faculty of Business, University of Alberta- Management Development Program

"Make a leadership difference" - Local Government Leadership (LGL) Development

A Local Government Leadership (LGL) Network Program at Royal Roads University with the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators and other municipal associations.

For 10 years the LGL Development Program has been acclaimed by mid-career and middle management participants throughout Canada who want to improve personal and organizational success in municipal, regional and First Nations government settings.

For further information regarding other programs or to register contact:

Leadership and Learning Collaboratory, Royal Roads University
Phone 250 391-2681, or toll free 1 877-RRU-LEAD, Fax 250 391-2623
E-Mail: Gordon.McIntosh@royalroads.ca

Also offered by Royal Roads University (VICTORIA, BC)

• Beginning in July 2001 Royal Roads University, situated in Victoria, British Columbia, is offering an MBA in Executive Management for educational administrators.
• The Royal Roads MBA is flexible and is designed for mid-career professionals currently involved in administration, educational, business or support functions in public or private institutions or organizations.
• The two-year program is delivered through a combination of Internet-based distance learning and three short (three week) intensive residency sessions.
• The first two residencies took place July 2001 and August 2002 respectively on the beautiful campus College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, British Columbia. The third residency will take place in on the Royal Roads University campus in Victoria, British Columbia in August 2003.
• In addition to the core MBA curriculum, the program includes an organizational consulting project and four full-course specialized options in educational administration and management.

For more information, please access the RRU website at www.royalroads.ca/mba or e-mail rrumbas@royalroads.ca. The toll-free telephone number is 1-877-778-6227