About this Program

Local government is essential to addressing today’s most pressing policy problems. In this four-course graduate certificate program, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need to build organizational resilience in local government and respond to the increasingly complex challenges you face. Learn to understand differences, overcome barriers, engage diverse stakeholders, and identify and implement equity-centered approaches to build your organization’s resilience. 

Designed For

Local government professionals who want to learn how to build resilient governments and overcome challenges unique to their jurisdictions.

Earn Credit Toward Your Master’s Degree

By completing this graduate certificate program, you can earn 10-12 graduate credits toward degree requirements should you later be accepted into the UW Executive Master of Public Administration degree program.

Learn More

This program is offered by the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. For more information and to apply, visit the Graduate Certificate in Building Resilient Local Governments page.