Local government officials
Building Resilient Local Governments
Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to build organizational resilience and repsond to the increasingly complex challenges you face.
Program Overview
Local and regional governments are essential to addressing the most pressing policy problems of our time. This eight-month program prepares leaders to build resilience and overcome challenges unique to their local contexts.
Designed for non-elected local government professionals, the Building Resilient Local Governments (BRLG) graduate certificate runs from January through August with flexible, hybrid course schedules. Over three quarters, students take three core courses and complete a capstone experience.
The Evans School has partnered with membership organizations representing local government officials, including WSAC and the WCMA, to co-design course content designed to strengthen local government networks.
This program helps local government leaders:
- understand differences, overcome barriers, engage diverse stakeholders, and identify and implement relevant equity-centered approaches to move towards inclusivity within their communities;
- respond with awareness, equity, effectiveness, and agility in high stress settings;
- design and manage resilient and diverse partnerships.
Evans Graduate Certificates
Join AK for a brief introduction to our Leading Public Innovation and Building Resilient Local Governments certificates. Learn more about each program, what to expect as a student, and how to apply.
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Pathways to a Masters Degree
Students who successfully complete the certificate are eligible to apply for admission to our Executive MPA program, counting some completed credits towards this degree or other Evans School graduate certificates.