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Wondering if a 苹果淫院 Professional Development Certificate is for you? Get answers from our on-demand info session and learn about topics offered, delivery method, our approach to learning and teaching, tuition fees and how to apply. Plus, hear from actual students who will talk about their experience and how the program they chose helped them achieve their professional aims.
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This non-credit Professional Development Certificate program is designed for newly elected Members of Parliament. The program focuses on the fundamentals of parliamentary governance, including an overview of the three arms of government, different parliamentary models around the globe, the core functions of parliament (legislation, oversight, and representation), executive-legislative relations, the role of an MP, as well as contemporary issues in parliamentary governance. Combining theory and practice, the program uses a blended learning methodology and gives participants the flexibility to personalize their learning based on their specific responsibilities as MPs.听
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This program is offered in English and must be completed within 2 years.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicants between the ages of 18-21 must provide evidence of the following, as appropriate:
- Applicants from Quebec: a minimum of a DCS, DEC, or the equivalent of at least 1 year of full-time university studies
- Applicants from other Canadian provinces: a minimum of 1 year of full-time university studies
- International applicants: the equivalent of at least 1 year of full-time university studies听
AND - A letter of recommendation from a parliament, government organization, or other relevant public body.
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- Applicants who are 21 years of age or older will be considered for admission as mature students. A letter of recommendation from a parliament, government organization, or other relevant public body is required.
Fees for this program paid per course at the time of registration. Please find the list of courses and corresponding fees at mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/pdc-fees.
| Start Date | End Date | Course Number | Course Title | 听 |
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| 2021 | ||||
| Sept 1 | Oct 8 | YCBS 250 | Required | |
| Oct 25 | Dec 3 | YCBS 251 | Required | |
| 2022 | ||||
| Jan 10 | Feb 18 | YCBS 252 | Complementary | |
| Mar 7 | Apr 15 | YCBS 253 | Complementary | |
| May 2 | Jun 10 | YCBS 247 | Complementary | |
| Jun 25 | Jul 29 | YCBS 248 | Complementary | |
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This program admits new students in the following semesters:
- Fall
- Winter
Please make sure to verify application deadline and apply before the deadline for that session.
To be admitted to a Professional Development Certificate, proof of English proficiency is not required. However, since the language of instruction is English, a good command of English is required in order to perform well in courses and complete the program.
Professional Development Certificates are non-credit programs and as such, are not eligible for听financial听aid听or awards such as Quebec鈥檚 loans and bursaries program (AFE).
Please note that tuition fees paid for courses as part of Professional Development Certificates are eligible for official tax receipts (T2202A and Relev茅 8).
Please follow these steps to submit your application to a Professional Development Certificate program:
STEP 1: PREPARE
- Choose the Professional Development Certificate you would like to apply to.
- Ensure you have a valid email address and credit card on hand to pay the application fee (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
- From the list of programs, select the certificate you would like to apply for. Click 鈥淟earn More鈥�. Then click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� at the top of the page.
- Review the admission requirements for the program to ensure you meet the criteria.
- Ensure you have all necessary documentation required for your application as indicated in the 鈥淒ocuments Required鈥� section.
STEP 2: APPLY
- Scroll down and click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� in the righthand column of the screen.
- Review the information displayed and click 鈥淎pply Now鈥�.
- If you have credentials, log in. If not, create an account.
- Complete the rest of the application with all required information.
- Once you have applied online, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
STEP 3: CHECK STATUS
- You can check the status of your application at any time using Athena.
- Once a decision has been made, admitted students will receive a notification by email confirming their admission to the program, along with registration instructions. You can then register for courses online during the appropriate registration period.
Difficulty Applying Online?
If you have any problems with your online application, or if you have questions regarding admission requirements and procedures, contact Client Services at the 苹果淫院 School of Continuing Studies at info.conted [at] mcgill.ca or call 514-398-6200.
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