Signature Course & Mentorship
Council Candidate Course
Understand the Job. Lead with Purpose.
Understand the Job. Lead with Purpose.
Running for office is only step one — effectively governing when you win is what creates real, generational impact. Created and delivered directly by Trish Mandewo (Coquitlam City Councillor, past UBCM President, and governance veteran), this course provides aspiring civic leaders, municipal candidates, and engaged citizens the insider playbook for municipal governance in British Columbia and Canada.
Inquire about enrollmentGroup cohorts & 1-on-1 candidate mentorship available
Instructor
Trish Mandewo
City Councillor & Governance Professional
What you will master
Five core modules take you from candidate to effective, principled civic leader.
- 1The Role & ResponsibilitiesDemystify statutory obligations, conflict of interest, and the true day-to-day realities of being an elected official.
- 2Campaigning vs. GoverningBridge the gap between candidate promises and effective collaborative decision-making at the council table.
- 3Council vs. AdministrationNavigate the delicate, vital boundary between political direction and professional municipal staff execution.
- 4How Decisions are MadeUnderstand bylaws, motions, committee structures, public hearings, and regional governance.
- 5How Money Shapes PrioritiesMaster municipal budgets, property tax mechanics, capital plans, and infrastructure reserves.