{"id":1534,"date":"2017-05-19T09:44:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T13:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/?page_id=1534"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:11:36","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Frequently Asked Questions\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of frequently asked questions for the Career Development for Regulatory Professionals certificate program at Carleton University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-2025-26-program-dates\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the 2025-26 program dates?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-2025-26-program-dates\">\n            \n\n<p>CDRP is offered through a series of 5 modules set several weeks apart. Each module is a session of 2 to 3 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming scheduled dates are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Module 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;October 1-3, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;November 26-28,&nbsp; 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;January 21-23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 4:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;March 25-27, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 5:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;May 27-28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-where-is-the-program-located\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Where is the program located?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-where-is-the-program-located\">\n            \n\n<p>Modules 1 and 5 of the Career Development for Regulatory Professionals are held at the Carleton University campus in Ottawa, Ontario. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Modules 2-4 are offered virtually.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-there-a-hybrid-or-online-option\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Is there a hybrid or online option?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-is-there-a-hybrid-or-online-option\">\n            \n\n<p>The first and last module of the program are strictly offered in-person. The ability for program participants to establish personal relationships and connections with other regulatory practitioners and deepen their professional networks is an important aspect of our program, which is best done face-to-face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, modules 2 through 4 are offered remotely. Each of these sessions are live streamed and recorded on Zoom for any participants joining us from off-campus.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-eligibility-requirements\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the eligibility requirements?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-eligibility-requirements\">\n            \n\n<p>We are looking for candidates who work in various functions within the regulatory life cycle (from policy or regulation design, through to implementation) and staff who carry out those roles and can occupy different groups and levels across various government departments, industry sectors and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2-8 years of experience working in a regulatory role in public sector, private industry or other relevant organization (e.g. not-for-profit engaged in advocacy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A demonstrated interest in a deeper knowledge of regulatory systems and processes, and in improving technical and strategic capacity to deliver results within a regulatory context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commitment to attend all sessions, complete the required preparatory and in-class work, and participate actively, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of support for fully participating in the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-apply\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I apply?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-apply\">\n            \n\n<p>Interested applicants are asked to submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A current CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter of recommendation\/endorsement from the applicant\u2019s Director\/Manager. The letter should include an indication of the anticipated developmental objectives for the applicant\u2019s participation in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help the selection team get a sense of what experience candidates brings to the program, and where they are looking to develop more skills. Part of our goal in reviewing these documents is to create a cohort of participants who have different experiences, and work in different regulatory functions across an array of subject areas. This will enhance the learning of all present, and bring a richness to classroom discussions and learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications can be submitted online <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/cdrp-apply-now\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-there-a-deadline-to-apply\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Is there a deadline to apply?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-is-there-a-deadline-to-apply\">\n            \n\n<p>The deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort applications is July 18, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-will-i-know-if-i-have-been-accepted\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How will I know if I have been accepted?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-will-i-know-if-i-have-been-accepted\">\n            \n\n<p>Acceptances will be provided by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We endeavor to notify candidates as soon as possible, but you can expect to have a response by mid to late August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait-listed and unsuccessful candidates will also be notified.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-much-does-the-program-cost\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How much does the program cost?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-much-does-the-program-cost\">\n            \n\n<p>The full cost of the program is $5,200 + HST. This includes instruction, learning materials, and educational supports; there are no additional incidental fees. An invoice will be provided with the payment instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants or their organizations are responsible for any travel-related costs to attend the program in-person, but meals are provided by CDRP during program sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-payment-options\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the payment options?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-payment-options\">\n            \n\n<p>We can accept payment by cheque, electronic fund transfer, or credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An invoice will be provided with the payment instructions after being accepted into the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Don&#8217;t see your answer? Send us an <a href=\"mailto:williamlessoil@cunet.carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px.jpg\" alt=\"RGI: Regulatory Governance Initiative at Carleton University\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px-160x83.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px-240x124.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/rgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/RGI-Logo-1500x778px-360x187.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a list of frequently asked questions for the Career Development for Regulatory Professionals certificate program at Carleton University. \u00a0Don&#8217;t see your answer? 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