EXLGP 8201 - Public Administration Professionalism
Course Description
Provides an introduction to the profession of public administration with the emphasis on the local level. The relationships among principal actors involved in local governance will be examined, and students will explore the self-knowledge required for administrative practice in local administration.
As you build your competencies, this course may also support your progress toward the Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM) designation.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Alberta’s Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at individuals interested in moving into higher level responsibilities in the local government field; our student body includes municipal government employees in planning, corporate services, economic development, operations, finance, and more.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- 🗸 Analyze the key elements of the theory of professionalism.
- 🗸 Evaluate the degree to which local government administration is a profession in theory and practice.
- 🗸 Understand traditional versus New Public Management values and their practical applications in real-life work settings.
- 🗸 Analyze ethical situations and their applicability to public administration.
- 🗸 Analyze and evaluate various municipal governance structures in the context of professionalism.
- 🗸 Develop an appreciation for the professional aspects of public administration that can be used in real-life situations.
Notes
- 🗸Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- 🗸Participate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.
- 🗸A textbook is required for this course. Additional learning materials are provided through CE Canvas.
- 🗸For those interested in pursuing the NACLAA Level I certificate, this course is recommended to be taken at the beginning of the program.
- 🗸This is one of five core courses required for the NACLAA Level I certificate.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.