GAC Learning Catalogue
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Skip to search resultsSupport for Fragile and Conflict-Affected Area Assignments
This training for groups is also available to other government departments and non-governmental organizations on a cost-recovery basis. Working in fragile and conflict-affected area poses special challenges. Pre-departure training in intercultural effectiveness can minimize the risk of failure and enhance personal and program outcomes in these environments. The course is custom-designed for anyone who will be undertaking a mission in a fragile or conflict-affected area.
Trade and Trade Policy in the Contemporary World Economy
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course discusses how changes in global commerce, technology and geopolitical power are affecting Canada, and what this means for our long-term policy priorities. It analyzes the role of SMEs, global value chains, services and FDI in our relations with the rest of the world. It also discusses the implications for trade and investment agreements.
Next session: March 11, 2025
Trade Commissioner Service Fundamentals
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. The course will give trade officers, particularly those who have not taken the Core Training Program, greater insight into how work being conducted in trade and geographic divisions in Ottawa supports the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS). It will assist trade officers in understanding their own roles and that of the broader TCS network in achieving the Government of Canada’s international business development objectives and give HQ-based officers a better understanding of how the TCS serves Canadian clients in Canada and abroad.
Understanding and Working with the European Union
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course provides an introduction to the European Union and its institutions, as well as an increased understanding of how it interacts with Canada.
Next session: March 24, 2025 | 1 more dates
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
This course is only available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will introduce core learning content and help learners develop a knowledge base. The goal is to strengthen competencies to leverage and lead a diverse workforce effectively, and to successfully promote inclusion and respect for diversity internationally. The initiative is a key component of the Government of Canada’s commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity, and to building a diverse public service ensuring that its institutions, policies and programs are inclusive.
Understanding the Dynamics of the Middle East
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will discuss Canada’s priorities in the Middle East, the complex web of political and regional dynamics there and the cultural and economic trends shaping the region. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will
Values and Ethics: From Theory to Practice
The purpose of this online course is to strengthen understanding of the department’s values and expected behaviours, and obligations and responsibilities as public servants. It provides tools and resources to support ethical decision-making and promo
Working in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings: An Introduction
This course seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS), the conditions for effective international assistance in these situations, and how to identify and seize opportunities for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
Next session: May 20, 2025 | 1 more dates