GAC Learning Catalogue

Confused, intimidated by, or new to managing Field Support Services Projects (FSSPs)? With this online course, you will learn how to effectively manage and implement these projects.

Confused, intimidated by, or new to managing Field Support Services Projects (FSSPs)? With this online course, you will learn how to effectively manage and implement these projects, which support Global Affairs Canada’s international development assistance programs. It will clarify your role in managing FSSPs and cover topics including the project model, financial instrument, steps to develop a FSSP, contract management, risk mitigation, etc.

This course deals with exercising financial authorities in the field, the public spending process and its particularities...It is delivered in two parts: Transfer Payment Financial Management in the Field and Contracting in Support of International D

This online course provides a comprehensive overview of the financial management environment at Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Participants will have the opportunity to review the rules (legislations, directives, and standards), financial management bu

Effective financial management is essential to ensure financial resources of the department and Government of Canada are well managed in the delivery of programs to Canadians. A key component of effective financial management is a structured and stan

This online course aims to prepare you for emergencies that could happen in the workplace. It will teach you how to respond to emergencies if they happen. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Recall t

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This online course is designed to provide participants with an introduction to the department's approach to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the process of attracting foreign companies to Canada, as well as the resources that are available to help Tr

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course provides participants with presentations, peer-to-peer learning and group discussions. Participants will get an overview of the foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction strategy at Global Affairs Canada, the phases involved in investmen

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. The course aims to help Trade Commissioners better serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more efficiently and effectively both in Canada and around the world. It will help commissioners understand the mindset of smaller companies and the scope of business decisions that these companies face when exploring new opportunities. It will also guide commissioners on asking the right questions in order to better understand the client’s business environment and impediments to export success.

This training introduces participants to the structure and operations of Canadian missions abroad. It focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a Foreign Service Executive Administrative Assistant (FSEAA) for a Head of Mission or Program Manager.

The blended learning program, by invitation only, is for new foreign service executive assistants joining Global Affairs Canada. It will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to carry out their day-to-day tasks at headquarters, in accordance with Canadian and departmental regulations, standards, policies and best practices.

The program, by invitation only, is a mandatory integration program for new Foreign Service Officers joining Global Affairs Canada. It supports officers in development of core competencies, skills and knowledge through course-based core and stream sp