Graduate Certificate in Government Relations

Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 16,960/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 63,200 +

Int. Students: 24,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

70 The Pond Road, Toronto, Ontario, CA

Graduate Certificate in Government Relations

Program Overview

Endorsed by the Public Affairs Association of Canada and the Government Relations Institute of Canada, this eight-month graduate certificate program features specialized practical government relations training that will prepare you for careers in government relations.

You will learn to work with organizations and clients to co-ordinate and support their efforts to monitor, analyze and shape government action on existing and proposed legislation and regulation.
Government relations professionals establish long term relationships with government policy makers, utilizing strategic planning, issue analysis, lobbying, and stakeholder engagement skills to shape public policy and regulatory issues.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Issue analysis
  • GR campaign planning and design
  • Strategic communications
  • Stakeholder management
  • Ethical and regulatory requirements
  • Enhanced presentation techniques
  • Basic research skills

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term in a formal work environment. The work term is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position. To qualify, students must achieve an overall GPA of 3.5 in their first semester, a minimum grade of "A" (80 per cent) in GRM700 and GRM701 and be recommended by the program