Are you a school trustee, a member of a town or RM Council, a regional planning committee or a senior administrator that works with a board? Are you concerned about your role on the board and question if you are making a difference? The Public Sector Governance (PSGov) Program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to govern a public sector entity with confidence.

The PSGov program has been developed with the nuances of governing a public sector entity; how it connects to government and how to influence the decisions of government through positive relationships with the Minister and Deputy Minister etc. For example, our approach to financial stewardship includes information that assists Saskatchewan public sector board members and administrators understand how their funding ties into provincial funding, using actual Government of Saskatchewan budget documents (such as Public Accounts). This allows you to better understand how congruent your mission and mandate are with your primary funder.

*This program qualifies for 18 hours of Continuing Professional Development from the Law Society of Saskatchewan and is certified by the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.

Join us to become a Certified Public Sector Governor professional!

Quick Facts

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Program Type	Workshop-based program
Program Length	3, half-day sessions
Program Dates	Fall 2024 Offering: October 4, November 1, & November 29, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Download the Brochure
Registration	Click here to Register for Fall 2024
Registration Deadline	Registration is open until the program is filled.
Program Cost	$1,800 per person (Exam and certification included)
Location	Online. This program is delivered through live and interactive webinars.
Exam	Participants who attend all 3 days of the live program are eligible to challenge the exam and earn their PS. Gov designation. The online exam opens shortly after day 3.  If a participant has to miss a day for any reason, they need to make up that day in a future offering before they can take the exam.  There is no fee to make up the missed day.

This PSGov program is delivered online through a combination of online study, including engaging videos and interactive activities which you can work through at your own pace. You will also have access to live webinar sessions that connect you with experienced facilitators and your peers to explore the training topics as they relate to your governance experience. 

By the end of the program, you will be well equipped to:

• Understand what is governance and the important nuances experienced in public sector governance
• Understand roles and responsibilities of the board within the areas of Setting Direction and Monitoring & Reporting
• Ask important questions and gain the necessary understanding to provide oversight of both financial and human resources stewardship, including the duty of care and fiduciary duty of board members
• Deal with issues of risk and mitigation at the board level
• Feel confident on issues of liability and conflict of interest
• Make informed decisions, establish and maintain a positive culture, and mitigate biases

The Public Sector Governance Program is being facilitated by:

For more information on the Public Sector Governance Program, please contact js_training@usask.ca.