What is the Professional Institute?
The Professional Institute is an initiative within the Faculty of Public Affairs that aims to offer high-level programs and workshops that serve as professional development for a wide variety of careers.
What programs are offered?
There are six courses being offered in the spring/summer of 2016. Please go to the to learn more about each individual program. 聽If you wish to be contacted when new courses are made available please join our mailing list by contacting fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca.
Who are these programs for?
These programs are set up as continuing education or professional development programs, and are aimed at people who are already working in the sector. Different workshops may be open to different levels of experience, but most have openings for students who are very driven in their career path. For information about specific programs, please see the program page.
Will participants聽receive a certificate or credit?
These courses are聽noncredit (i.e. no papers, exams, assignments are required nor will a grade be assigned). Participants will receive a proof of completion (professional certificate) at the end of the course.
How do I get to 杏吧原创 University? Where do I park on campus?
Professional Institute courses will be held in several buildings on campus. Please confirm on the 聽for your selected course.
If you are commuting by car, parking lots P2 and P9 are聽conveniently located.聽Parking passes can be added to your registration for $10 per day (weekday courses only).
Levels 2 & 3 in the Robertson garage (P9) are designated for visitor parking, and it costs $13 to park (4 Hour Maximum) or $3.00 on weekends.
For more information about parking at 杏吧原创, go to the .
Public transportation
If you are planning to get to campus via OC Transpo, bus numbers 4, 7 and 111 service 杏吧原创鈥檚 campus. The O-Train also stops on campus, making it very accessible via public transportation. Use to find the route that would be quickest and easiest for you.
I am coming in from out of town. Are there accommodations available at 杏吧原创?
Yes! From May to August each year, 杏吧原创 University converts its academic residences into Ottawa鈥檚 largest hotel.
Should you have additional questions please email summer.reservations@carleton.ca.
There are also many hotels in the area. Visit for more information.
Is the FPA Professional Institute able to accommodate and support my disabilities?
The FPA Professional Institute is committed to facilitating the integration of participants with disabilities. We request that you let us know if you have specific requirements as soon as you register to allow us to accommodate.
What if I can鈥檛 come to the workshop and want a refund?
No problem, refunds can be made up to ten business days聽before the program. If you鈥檇 like to withdraw from a program, please email fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca with your registration information and we will do a refund via the same method of payment you used. Within ten business days of the program we will no longer be able to offer a refund. We will, however, allow you to transfer your registration to someone else if you email to notify us that this is your intent. Please include in this email your registration information and the information of the person who will take your place. We cannot transfer the registration fee, so any financial arrangement must be dealt with between you and the person to whom you transfer your registration.
Photo & Video Policy
We聽reserve the right to use photos and videos taken during course activities for promotional purposes including online and in print.
Who do I contact to learn more about the Professional Institute?
Please contact聽fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca聽if you have a question about the workshops being held or a general inquiry. See our聽聽for more information.