Graduate Certificate Programs
Our students and alumni are making a difference. Start your journey today with a graduate certificate.
Graduate certificates are a great way to re-engage in post-secondary education! Each certificate is comprised of three graduate-level classes. Courses are available in the evenings, on weekends, as block classes, and online, to accommodate busy work and life schedules.
Based on your interests and career advancement needs, we have a wide variety of certificate options to help you achieve your goals:
| Program | Designed For | Type | Length | Delivery Mode |
| Public Administration Certificate | Individuals with an undergraduate degree or at least five years of government or non-profit organization management experience. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
In-person |
| Online Public Administration Certificate | Individuals with an undergraduate degree who are mid-career working public policy professionals requiring a flexible learning schedule. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
Online |
| Health Systems Management Certificate | Individuals with an undergraduate degree or at least five years of government or non-profit organization management experience. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
Fully online |
| Indigenous Nation-Building Certificate | Individuals with an undergraduate degree or at least five years of government or non-profit organization management experience. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
Online with a required in-person three-day residency |
| Social Economy, Co-operatives, and Non-Profit Sector certificate | Individuals with an undergraduate degree or at least five years of government or non-profit organization management experience. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
Combination of in-person and/or online |
| Public Policy Research Certificate | Individuals directly involved in policy analysis and development who want to increase their understanding of the overall policy process. | Graduate Certificate | 3 graduate-level classes (1-2 years) |
Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
Please note that we are not accepting new applications for the following programs effective Spring 2025:
- Economic Analysis for Public Policy Certificate
- Online Economic Analysis for Public Policy Certificate
- Public Management Certificate
- Online Public Management Certificate
- Public Policy Analysis Certificate
- Online Public Policy Analysis Certificate
- Science and Innovation Policy Certificate
JSGS does not recommend graduate certificate programs to international students due to complications with maintaining registration across terms and course offerings per term that may affect full-time student status.