This six-month graduate certificate is designed to give you a practical foundation in core leadership skills. You’ll explore the connections between communication, processes, knowledge, metrics and people practices, while developing the tools to approach leadership challenges with confidence.

Learning happens in collaboration with peers and instructors, with plenty of opportunities to share insights and apply new ideas. 

Standard admission

• Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree or graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Some related experience, typically a minimum of two years' work in relevant leadership, management, communication, training, marketing, or consultant roles, etc. 

Flexible admission

• Applicants who do not meet the standard admission requirements need a minimum of three full-time years' relevant work experience and some post-secondary education.
• Applications will be adjudicated based on a consideration of all standard supporting documents (academic transcripts, résumé, statement of intent, reference letters), with a broad focus on work, life and volunteer experience as well as any academic work or credentials. All flexible admission applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Work Experience