GAC Learning Catalogue
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Managing International Development Projects: Implementation Phase
The course focuses on the last phase of the department’s business process, which is used to manage more than $3 billion in annual aid spending. The implementation phase—when results are achieved in partner countries—is the crucial period in the life cycle of a project.
Next session: November 14, 2023 | 1 more dates

Media Relations
Public Servants are responsible for providing reliable, accurate, and comprehensive information to Canadians at home and abroad. In public affairs, this is often done through the media. The media landscape has evolved drastically and society’s need for immediate information has created new avenues to consume news media, and new challenges such as disinformation and “fake news.” This session explains the media environment how to engage with the media.
Next session: November 27, 2023 | 1 more dates

Mediation: Formal and Informal Diplomacy in Political or Armed Conflict Situations - ARCHIVED
During overseas assignments employees may encounter and play a role in supporting various types of mediation processes. This course aims to provide participants with practical knowledge of both official and unofficial mediation. Learning Objectives:

Mental Health 101 for Consular Officers: A Peer-to-Peer Module
Assisting clients exhibiting signs of mental health disorders can be among the most difficult consular cases to manage. This course was designed to share tools and strategies to effectively manage such cases. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of

Mission Request Online (MRO): Managing Property and Material Work Orders
This online course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to use the Remedy User Tool (for Mission Request Online) to manage Property and Material work orders submitted by clients through the Mission Request Online (

Mission Request Online (MRO): Managing Transportation Work Orders
This online course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to use the Remedy User Tool (for Mission Request Online) to manage Transportation work orders submitted by clients through the Mission Request Online (MRO) Cl

Multilateral Diplomacy
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course aims to build learners' capacity to effectively engage with multilateral organizations and build support for Canadian initiatives and interests in the multilateral fora.
Next session: February 13, 2024

Natural Disasters: Be Prepared
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This online course is of particular interest to employees travelling or being posted to countries that experience natural disasters. It provides general information on natural disasters, emergency preparedness, resources available when facing a natur

Negotiations in an International Environment - ARCHIVED
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. The aims of the course are to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence counterparts and other key stakeholders in an international negotiation, to negotiate effectively in a multicultural/international setting and to understand how best to prepare for such negotiations.