Dialogue and Civic Engagement Certificate

Become a powerful catalyst for meaningful social and organizational change. Our professional part-time program can help you build the skills to design and implement engagement strategies that deepen a shared understanding of the issues at hand, are more responsive and accountable to participants and stakeholders, and ultimately build more support for outcomes.

Overview

Courses: 10 + practicum
Format: Part-time
Location: Online

Next online info session: 
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00 PM PST
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Why this program?

  • Study with a professional network of peers who work in diverse contexts
  • Receive mentorship, support and feedback from instructors who are experienced practitioners
  • Design and implement your own engagement project through the program practicum
  • Earn Continuous Professional Learning credits to maintain your Planning Institute of B.C. membership
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

Format

Part-time

Location

Online 

Program completion

8–36 months (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program. 

Program dates

Sep–Apr

Course duration

1–3 days (7–22.5 instructional hours)

Course work

6–10 hours/week

Schedule

Daytime (Pacific Time)

Learning materials

Course materials included

Cost

$375–$700/course
$950 practicum
$75 program application fee
$6,245 total program costs

Application info

No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.

StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity. 

Application requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
  • English Language Requirements

Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.

Course Name
Start Date
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
Action
Start DateWed, Oct 16, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$700.00
Seats Available0
Start DateTue, Oct 29, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$540.00
Seats Available16
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Nov 5, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$375.00
Seats Available15
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Nov 6, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$540.00
Seats Available15
ActionRegister
Start DateFri, Nov 15, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$540.00
Seats Available4
ActionRegister
Start DateFri, Dec 6, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$375.00
Seats Available14
ActionRegister
Start DateThu, Jan 23, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorSarah Hay
Cost$375.00
Seats Available18
ActionRegister
Start DateFri, Jan 24, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorChris Corrigan
Cost$375.00
Seats Available18
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Feb 5, 2025
LocationVancouver
InstructorJulian Griggs
Cost$700.00
Seats Available19
ActionRegister

Enroll in the certificate program to:

  • Track your progress in your student account
  • Access potential tax credits
  • Be eligible to graduate when you finish

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