Education is the foundation of a strong and successful community. Ismail Bawa believes that every child, youth, and adult in Ward 5 deserves access to quality education and opportunities to grow.

• 2025- Bachelor of Arts- Wilfrid Laurier University
• 2025- Certificate (Global Crime & Justice) - Wilfrid Laurier University
• 2025- Effective Teaching for Adult Learners
• 2024- Master Difficult Conversation
• 2024- Ontario Major Case Management
• 2024- Effective Presentation
• 2024- Investigative Interview Part 2
• 2024- Search Warrant Drafting
• 2023- Death Investigator Course
• 2023- Youth Crime Investigator Course
• 2023- General Investigator Course
• 2023- Coach Officer Course
• 2021- Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor Development Course
• 2020- Level 1- Motorcycle Operator Course
• 2020- Qualified Breath Technician Training- Centre of Forensic Science
• 2020- Drug Recognition Expert Training
• 2017- Basic Constable Training Program
• 2015- Transit Fare Inspector Basic Training- Toronto Transit Commission
• 2014- Transit Operator Training- Toronto Transit Commission
• 2010- Correctional Peace Officer Recruit Training- Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security
• 2008- Transit Operator Training Program- Calgary Transit
• 2008- Police Foundations Program- Canadian Law Enforcement Training College
• 2007- Ontario Secondary School Diploma- City Adult Learning Center