Public service and safety

Make an impact in your community and beyond

Explore programs which give you the latest skills and know-how to effectively serve and protect your community.

Program areas Funding Opportunities, resources and support

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Program areas

Fire leadership

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Local government

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Police leadership

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Funding

Tuition assistance for Dal employees

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Government bursaries and grants

Want to reduce the cost of your professional development? Provincial and local governments offer various bursaries and grants for career development training. Also, be sure to ask your employer about potential budget allocations for skills training.

Explore government bursaries and grants

Opportunities, resources and support

Fast track your learning

Accelerate your path to certification with our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program. RPL allows you to apply your existing knowledge and skills to relevant courses, saving you time and effort.

See if you're eligible for RPL credits