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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.<\/p>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
There are six courses being offered in the spring\/summer of 2016. Please go to the program pages<\/a> to learn more about each individual program. \u00a0If you wish to be contacted when new courses are made available please join our mailing list by contacting fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n These courses are\u00a0noncredit (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.<\/p>\n Campus Map<\/a><\/p>\n Professional Institute courses will be held in several buildings on campus. Please confirm on the program page<\/a>\u00a0for your selected course.<\/p>\n If you are commuting by car, parking lots P2 and P9 are\u00a0conveniently located.\u00a0Parking passes can be added to your registration for $10 per day (weekday courses only).<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n For more information about parking at Carleton, go to the parking website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are planning to get to campus via OC Transpo, bus numbers 4, 7 and 111 service Carleton\u2019s campus. The O-Train also stops on campus, making it very accessible via public transportation. Use OC Transpo\u2019s quick planner <\/a>to find the route that would be quickest and easiest for you.<\/p>\n Yes! From May to August each year, Carleton University converts its academic residences into Ottawa\u2019s largest hotel.<\/p>\n Should you have additional questions please email summer.reservations@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are also many hotels in the area. Visit Ottawa Tourism<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n No problem, refunds can be made up to ten business days\u00a0before the program. If you\u2019d like to withdraw from a program, please email fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n We\u00a0reserve the right to use photos and videos taken during course activities for promotional purposes including online and in print.<\/p>\n Please contact\u00a0fpa-professionalinstitute@carleton.ca<\/a>\u00a0if you have a question about the workshops being held or a general inquiry. See our\u00a0contact page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"yoast_head":"\nWho are these programs for?<\/h3>\n
Will participants\u00a0receive a certificate or credit?<\/h3>\n
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How do I get to Carleton University? Where do I park on campus?<\/h3>\n
I am coming in from out of town. Are there accommodations available at Carleton? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Is the FPA Professional Institute able to accommodate and support my disabilities?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What if I can\u2019t come to the workshop and want a refund?<\/h3>\n
Photo & Video Policy<\/h3>\n
Who do I contact to learn more about the Professional Institute?<\/h3>\n