GAC Learning Catalogue

This course, by invitation only, is an integral part of a program which aims to provide trade commissioners the knowledge, strategies, working tools and resources for focused, proYes and strategic, in-depth services to the Canadian business commun

Advancing Human Rights Internationally is designed to help participants understand Canada’s current international human rights obligations and priorities, including how Canada actively promotes and protects human rights.

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This online course explores the development of human rights and international human rights treaties, the work of international and regional human rights mechanisms, and the department's roles and responsibilities in advancing human rights internation

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will address some of the governance and security trends, and rising economic opportunities across Africa, as well as China’s role in the region. Africa is a diverse continent with increasing geopolitical importance. Canada has cultivated

This course will help participants become familiar with core consular functions when working at a mission. Consular officers need to understand what is “mistreatment” or “torture” and their role in training their staff, reporting it and following up.

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will familiarize Trade Commissioners with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and provide tools for greater collaboration between CCC and the department, to support Canadian exporters. In addition to in-class learning opportunities,

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. Well-crafted and strategic briefing materials equip senior officials and ministers with concise material and expert advice to inform their decision making and interactions with key stakeholders. Participants will receive practical guidance and engage in activities to strengthen their written and oral briefing skills.

The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary knowledge and tools to all the Liaison Officers and Back-up Liaison Officers involved in the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) process.

This course provides an overview of the purpose of the ATIA and PA, the different types of requests being processed at GAC, the importance of respecting deadlines. Reviewing officers will learn how to provide valid recommendations on the disclosure of information and will learn about common exemptions and exclusions of the ATIA and PA at GAC.

The Authorized Programming Process (APP) is the standardized programming process for the (high-level) design, assessment, approval, and implementation of all international development initiatives at Global Affairs Canada. Using the process ensures that all programming complies with the laws, policies, and regulations governing Canadian international assistance.

This course is only available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. 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.

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct different types of negotiations and to develop effective negotiation plans in bilateral and multilateral contexts.