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Pre-Posting Practice Camp For MCO and DMCO
This pre-posting practice camp will allow participants to apply the learning they acquired during the first phase of the management consular officer (MCO) pre-posting training and will provide an opportunity for participants to self-evaluate their kn

Pre-Posting Session: Care of Elderly Parents While Abroad
Many employees and spouses may be preparing an international move while at the same time having to anticipate the care of elderly parents who will be remaining in Canada. This workshop will provide participants with hands on strategies on how to ensu
Next session: May 08, 2023

Pre-Posting Session: Introduction to the Foreign Service Directives
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs) and their application and interpretation. This course is highly recommended for those who have never been on posting before or who have not been on posting in sev
Next session: July 06, 2023

Pre-Posting Session: Medical Planning and Health Awareness for a Posting Abroad - Staying Healthy Abroad (Pre-Posting and Return from Posting)
This course will help you prepare for a posting. It will address some of the medical issues faced by employees and their families during a posting and explain how to access available resources upon return from posting. It will be most useful for thos

Pre-Posting Session: Moving Abroad with Teens/Tweens For Teens/Tweens
Teens/tweens usually have very strong opinions about moving abroad. Some are keen, others not so much. This course will provide teens/tweens the opportunity to connect with other people their age who will also be going abroad and to exchange on topic
Next session: June 16, 2023


Pre-Posting Session: Refresher on the Foreign Service Directives
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs) and their application and interpretation. This course is highly recommended for those who have been on posting previously. Upon completion of this course, partici
Next session: May 01, 2023

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course examines the legal, policy and operational aspects of the protection of civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Founded on international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law, the course will provide diverse perspectives from humanitarian organizations as well as subject matter experts from the department with extensive policy and field experience.

Protocol Fundamentals: Official Visits and Events
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This online course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to apply official protocol guidelines when organizing official events and visits abroad. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to

Psychological Awareness of Mental Health Problems
The goal of this course is to equip employees in the face of mental illness problems of Canadian clients in distress. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Identify emotional reactions of Canadian clien
Next session: March 07, 2023