{"id":1007,"date":"2024-11-04T14:58:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T19:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ctpl\/?page_id=1007"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:02:02","slug":"2026-geneva-study-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ctpl\/training\/2026-geneva-study-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Trade Policy Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

CTPL Online Certificate Program in Trade Policy Skills <\/strong><\/p>\n

October 7-8 and 14-15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

9am-12 pm EST AGENDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructors:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rosemina Nathoo<\/strong>, Principal and International Legal Counsel, CTPL<\/p>\n

Phil Rourke<\/strong>, Principal, CTPL<\/p>\n

Format:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This training program will be delivered online in three-hour sessions over four days. Each session runs from9:00am to 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Participants will be provided with MS Teams invitations for each session prior to delivery.<\/p>\n

Learning objectives:<\/h1>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At the end of the course, you will have increased knowledge and skills development in:<\/p>\n

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  • Developing policy recommendations on government trade priorities<\/li>\n
  • Preparing for and conducting effective stakeholder consultations on trade<\/li>\n
  • Developing trade advice for SMEs interested in expanding into international markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0 Audience: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0The course is designed for professionals from the public, private and non-profit sectors who are interested in<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 pursuing careers in trade policy or who are interested in upskilling to remain competitive and to meet new \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0demands in their current trade-related roles.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 Cost: $1,450+HST<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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    9:00-9:20<\/td>\nWelcome and Introductions <\/strong>(MS Teams)<\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to course and course objectives<\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roundtable introductions with participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    9:20-9:40<\/td>\nPresentation: Developing recommendations on a government trade priority\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presentation and discussion on how to use the CTPL Policy Analysis Mapping Tool to determine options to address a trade priority of the government<\/p>\n

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    9:40-10:30<\/td>\nCase exercise: Developing recommendations on a government trade priority<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participants work in groups using the CTPL Policy Analysis Mapping Tool to real-life trade priorities of the government to develop policy recommendations on a government trade priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    10:30-10:45<\/td>\nHealth Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:45-12:00<\/td>\nCase exercise continued<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparing a group 5-minute presentation on a trade policy priority<\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presentations and discussion<\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Debrief and Tips on an effective trade policy brief<\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparations for Day 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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    9:00-9:40<\/td>\nPresentation: Designing a trade-related stakeholder engagement strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This session introduces the CTPL Stakeholder Planning Tool for strategy development to prepare for stakeholder meetings on government trade priorities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    9:40-10:30<\/td>\nCase exercise: Designing a trade-related stakeholder engagement strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Introduction to the case exercise and group work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    10:30-10:45<\/td>\nHealth Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:45-11:30<\/td>\n\n

    Case exercise continued<\/h1>\n

    Group work and presentations and discussion of results of group work<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    11:30-12:00<\/td>\n\n

    Practical Tips on Implementing an effective trade negotiations stakeholder<\/h1>\n

    engagement strategy<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    9:00-9:45<\/td>\nPresentation and Discussion: How to read a trade agreement <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tips on how to read a chapter of a trade agreement and translate the text into common language to help others understand how trade agreements affect business decision-making and policy options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    9:45-10:30<\/td>\nPresentation and Discussion: How trade rules affect decisions about exporting goods and services<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tips on how firms can benefit from specific chapters of trade agreements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    10:30-10:45<\/td>\nHealth Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:45-12:00<\/td>\nCase exercise: Navigating Trade Policy Impacts and Growth Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Participants work in groups using the CTPL Policy Analysis Mapping Tool to develop a recommended strategy to assist a hypothetical facing trade and competitiveness challenges in international markets.<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    9:00-10:30<\/td>\nCase exercise: Navigating Trade Policy Impacts and Growth Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Continued group work on the case exercise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    10:30-10:45<\/td>\nHealth Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:45-12:00<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discussion and debrief on case exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Debrief on course and take-aways<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 End of course<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Participants receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of this course.<\/b><\/p>\n

    For more information or question you may have, please contact Phil Rourke at philrourke@cunet.carleton.ca or Rosemina Nathoo at roseminanathoo@cunet.carleton.ca<\/p>\n

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    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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