GAC Learning Catalogue
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Strategic Foresight
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course introduces strategic foresight and how to contemplate future challenges and opportunities to improve the appreciation of the potential evolution of complex political and strategic issues. We will explore a variety of tools/methods for thinking creatively about the future of technology, security, intelligence, geopolitics, and governance in Canada and abroad.

Strategic Report Writing
Strategic Analysis and Report Writing provides guidance and practical activities that provide approaches to targeting issues of importance, developing evidence-based analysis, and strengthening writing skills in order to craft strategic and focused reports for senior management.
Next session: October 23, 2023 | 1 more dates

Supervision Skills for Locally Engaged Supervisors
This course provides LES supervisors with the knowledge and strategies they need to carry out their work. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Strengthen intercultural effectiveness by taking into accou
Next session: January 10, 2023

Support 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.

The Art of Briefing
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.
Next session: November 14, 2023 | 2 more dates

The Strategic Way Forward to Consular Advocacy
This course is intended for consular officers or individuals who will be delivering consular services to Canadians abroad. Based on the trends and issues in your region, understanding how to identify the right outcome to address issues affecting Canadians abroad will help in creating a targeted advocacy initiative.
Next session: June 01, 2023 | 1 more dates

Toward Advanced Fluency and Accuracy in a Foreign Language - ARCHIVED
The aim of this online course is to help foreign language participants to make the successful transition from level 2 (Limited Working Proficiency) to level 3 (General Professional Proficiency) within both the oral and reading skill sets. It does so

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: October 24, 2023 | 1 more dates

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Services and Clients
The online course explains the definitions of Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients and services and how to apply them. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand the criteria that define the cl