Advanced Certificate
in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA II)
Part-time, online study tailored for:
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municipal administrators
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city managers
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directors
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public sector employees
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senior level staff
NACLAA program was fundamental for Rachel’s appointment as CAO
“The NACLAA certificate is a great program that can move you forward in your organization.”
The NACLAA Level II program is designed for municipal administrators that hold higher-level positions within the municipal civil service and are interested in greater responsibilities in local authority administration.
The University of Alberta’s National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) is a long-running and award-winning program that consists of two fully online certificates: NACLAA Level I (primarily designed for entry to medium-level municipal administrators) and NACLAA Level II.
Courses in both certificates focus on concepts, structures, and processes that define local government administration. Students are provided with the theoretical and practical knowledge that is essential for success working in local authority administration. Our instructors are academics and practitioners from across the country who are experts in their field.
The instructors were very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. I learned a lot from their comments and criticisms. Interacting with students from other provinces all over Canada was also great.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level II student
Excellent job on the online delivery. Other educational institutions are much more complicated! We had great instructors, and I enjoyed the ability to connect with other local government professionals during the discussions.
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level II student
Build on your experience and prior education to enhance your knowledge of the theory and practice of local government administration.
Develop skills in critical areas such as citizen engagement, policy planning, municipal law, and organizational management.
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
CLGM designation accreditation opportunity: become a Certified Local Government Manager in Alberta.
A note about COVID-19 measures
If you see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format—but not the program. Fall & Winter courses have been converted to remote delivery platforms. Register for a course online or apply to a program via email, and keep learning!
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University of Alberta parchment in as little as 1 year
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Pay as you go
Earn an Advanced Certificate
in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA II)
This program is currently open for enrolment—apply now
4 courses needed to graduate with a UAlberta Advanced Certificate.
You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course you’ve taken will be applied toward your Advanced Certificate.
Successful completion of NACLAA Level I is required for admission to the NACLAA Level II program.
Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to earn the certificate. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or two courses.
Accreditation Opportunity: CLGM designation
Completion of both NACLAA programs (Level I and Level II) fulfills the educational requirements for the Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM) designation in Alberta.
The CLGM is conferred by the Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM), the professional organization that regulates the practices of local government managers and ensures its members act in the local government’s best possible interest.
Consult with the SLGM prior to enrolling in any of our elective in-class courses to make sure that they meet the requirements for the CLGM professional designation.
The NACLAA Level II program is comprised of four courses, all of them offered online through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
Each course is equivalent to 39 hours, for a total of 156 instructional hours. There is no specific order recommended to take the courses: students may choose the ones that best fit their schedule in any term.
Designed for part-time study, NACLAA Level II can generally be completed within one to two years.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to obtain the certificate (3.5 or higher earns a certificate with distinction).
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses require a textbook at an additional cost.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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