Local Government Administration
Make an Impact in Your Community
Interested in a career in local government? Build your expertise and ability to lead and succeed as an effective Municipal Administrator and make positive change in your community with the Certificate in Local Government Administration (LGA) and Advanced Certificate in LGA.
Policy and Principles
Local Government Administration programs prepare individuals for leadership and management roles in municipalities by teaching the principles of governance, policy implementation, and community development. These programs typically cover topics such as local government structures, financial management, and organizational behavior, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Get Class C or A Certified
Both certificates meet the education requirements for Municipal Administrator certifications through the Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association (RMAA) and the Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan (UMAAS). The LGA Certificate is required for a Class C Certification. The Advanced LGA Certificate is required for the Superior A Certification.
Open Doors to Local Government Career Opportunities
In addition to a Municipal Administrator career, these certificates will provide you with well-rounded knowledge to support your ability to take on many local government careers you want to pursue such as:
- Town/City Manager
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Finance Officer
- Procurement Manager
- Recreation Director
- Community Developer
- Economic Developer
- Director of Operations
What You’ll Learn
This program will give you key skills tailored to local Saskatchewan government in areas like:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Policy and Law
- Management
- Economics and more
And you can enhance your expertise even more with the Advanced LGA Certificate.
Certificate Completion Requirements
Complete the Certificate in Local Government Administration in five courses and complete the Advanced Certificate in Local Government Administration with an additional five courses for a total of 10 courses.
Double Up Your Credentials
If you’re taking a degree you can use your electives to complete these certificates at the same time.
Prepare for a job as a local government or municipal administrator with a Certificate in Local Government Administration.
About the Certificate
There continues to be a need for municipal administrators in Saskatchewan. The Certificate in Local Government Administration will equip you with the knowledge, skills and educational requirement to pursue a career as a municipal administrator. The five course certificate in Local Government Administration can be completed in one year. The Advanced Certificate in Local Government Administration has an additional five courses and can be completed in about two years.
Both certificates are recognized by hiring bodies in Saskatchewan as one of the ways to meet requirements for both rural and urban municipal administrator positions.
Our partners that build and maintain the program include:
- SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association)
- UMAAS (Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan)
- Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Government Relations
- SARM (Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities)
- RMAA (Rural Municipalities Administrators Association)
Quick Facts
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Why Study Local Government Administration at the University of Regina?
Flexibility
The certificate in Local Government Administration is primarily online with one intensive course option.
The courses in this program are full-credit undergraduate-level courses that can be used toward other undergraduate programs.Certificate program
Students may want to complete a credential quickly so they can work. Our undergraduate certificate programs are a great way to earn a credential in a short amount of time.
Our certificate programs also provide ways for learners to get a start in university if they’ve never attended or have been away for a long time. Our certificates are also a way to re-skill or upskill, to augment your resume, supplement the learning from a degree program, make a career change, or start off a longer academic journey.Expert instructors
Our instructors are chosen not only for their academic qualifications but also because they have spent many years working in these professions in the community. This provides a bridge for students between theoretical knowledge and practical applications with first-hand, real-world experiences.Earn Credit Toward Other Degree Programs
Students in both certificates may apply courses taken in that program towards a Bachelor of Arts or other programs. Students who wish to pursue further degree studies should consult with their CCE advisor early in their program.Local Government Administration Frequently Asked Questions
The Certificate in Local Government Administration consists of five courses. It meets the educational requirement for a Rural Class C Certificate with the RMAA, and the Standard Certificate with UMAAS.
The Advanced Certificate has ten courses. It is intended for students who want to deepen their knowledge of subjects that relate to local government issues and administration. It meets the educational requirement for the Superior A Certificate with the RMAA, and the Advanced Certificate level 1 with UMAAS students can apply these certificate courses toward a Bachelor of Arts and other degrees.LG 200 Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of society, democracy and principles of local government administration in the Saskatchewan context. Topics include: local government democratic values, public administration principles and values, municipal policy making, elected officials responsibilities, communication, public relations, local government finance, budgeting and ethical decision-making.
LG 202 Local Government Legislation and Statute Law
An introduction to Saskatchewan legislation relevant to municipal government processes, procedures and authority. Topics include case law, statute law, contracts, preparation and interpretation of bylaws, interpretation of statutes and detailed study of Government of Saskatchewan Acts governing rural, urban and Northern municipalities.
LG 204 Basic Accounting Practices
This course presents the fundamentals of financial accounting theory and practice at the introductory level. Basic accounting principles, their application in modern business organizations, the preparation of business records and financial reports are considered.
LG 208AA Local Government Management Practices
This course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary to become an effective manager in local government today. Topics include an introduction to public sector management, effective leadership, and the fundamental functions of local government. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to manage a small to medium size municipality in Saskatchewan.
Yes! We offer the following scholarships for our certificate students:
- Centre for Continuing Education Certificate Awards
- University of Regina Alumni Association (URAA) Professional Development Award
What Can You Do With a Certificate in Local Government Administration?
Upon successfully completing your certificate in Local Government Administration, you will be ready for the next step of your career. Our graduates go on to become administrators for villages, towns, cities and rural municipalities.
The jobs our graduates go on to include:- Administrator
- Assistant Administrator
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Finance Officer
- Director of Operations
- Economic Development Officer
Required Courses - Certificate in Local Government Administration
| LG 200 | Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan |
| LG 202 | Local Government Legislation and Statute Law |
| LG 204 | Basic Accounting Practices |
| LG 206 | Local Government Accounting |
And one of the following:
| LG 201 | Local Government Management Practices |
| LG 208 AA-ZZ | Special Topics in Local Government |
Required Courses - Advanced Certificate in Local Government Administration
| LG 200 | Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan |
| LG 202 | Local Government Legislation and Statute Law |
| LG 204 | Basic Accounting Practices |
| LG 206 | Local Government Accounting |
| LG 208 AA-ZZ | Local Government Management Practices |
| Two of*: ECON 100 ECON 201 GES 100 PSCI 100 |
Introduction to Economic Issues Introductory Microeconomics World Regional Geography People, Power and Politics: An Introduction |
| Electives | 9 credit hours from different disciplines |
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