About Us
GovDesign Academy is a pioneering academic institution for fully customized Executive Education on design-led transformation in the public  sector. The academy is located in Ottawa, Canada and is focused on adopting design underpinning principles and philosophies to empower  individuals who strive for positive change in the public sector. Our programs are developed and delivered by award-winning academicians and  public sector practitioners who have vast experience in the public sector. The Gov Design Academy consortium is an assembly ofthought leaders  from around the world who form our community of faculty and researchers.
Experiential Learning
All of our programs are delivered in immersive, hands-on settings. One program may take you to the desert, while another places you in the theater. Research on experiential learning shows exceptional benefits: increased learning effectiveness, stronger links between theory and practice, higher participant engagement, better memory retention, and the development of lifelong essential skills.
Holistic Development
Our programs are designed to develop government personnel and officials through a triangular learning approach—sharpening your abilities holistically so you’re better equipped to face everyday challenges.
Immersive Experiences
During our programs, you’ll be fully engaged in exciting, real-world scenarios, learning by doing. Each experience is supported by reflective discussions that connect new insights to your workplace, paired with memorable events.
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