Strategic and Innovative Leadership Certificate
Overview
Continuous Learning's Strategic and Innovative Leadership certificate program equips you with advanced leadership skills essential for success in today's dynamic business world. This program consists of five (5) courses designed to enhance the managerial effectiveness and leadership abilities of today's business professionals.
Learners will be equipped to take on senior leadership roles where strategic thinking and innovation are crucial. Organizations value leaders who can drive and manage change effectively. With skills in fostering workplace innovation, you can become the go-to person for innovative solutions, enhancing your reputation within your industry.
Learners will recieve a University certificate upon successful completion. This program is eligable towards the Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Leadership and Management.
NEW! Gain access to 6 complimentary Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Micro-credential badges with your enrollment. Complete this micro-credential online and share your badge on professional networks, or add it to your resume, to showcase your learning to employers.
Who should attend?
You may use the knowledge and skills developed through this program to improve your leadership and managerial effectiveness, such as:
- Professionals and those wishing to enhance their skills tool-box;
- Entrepreneurs and business owners;
- New managers and supervisors to learn essential skills;
- Project managers and team leads;
- Business leaders who are going through change.
Courses
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Change Management
In this course you'll learn to:
- Understand the difference between internal management excellence (working with teams and staff) and external management excellence (managing customers/the public);
- Identify and measure excellence in your line of business; and
- Establish, roll out and maintain an excellence plan.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
In this course you'll learn to:
- Understand critical thinking and problem solving and their importance in Industry 4.0;
- Understand the impact of the digitization of industry and manufacturing (also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0) on organizational effectiveness;
- Understand typology of problems and the leadership needed for each;
- Use opportunities and tools that Industry 4.0 provides, such as: Cloud Computing and collaborative decision making; Big Data and Analytics; and Design Thinking and Empathy;
- Develop a critical thinking and problem solving mindset.
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High Impact Communication Skills
In this course you'll learn to:
- Create purpose and act in accordance with your values;
- Effectively sell your ideas;
- Manage customer expectations and conflicts;
- Run effective meetings; and
- Clarify work requests and eliminate wasted time and money.
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Strategic Management
In this course you'll learn to:
- Understand the progress of leadership and management and what it means today
- Design your own personalized leadership plan
- Discover the key competencies of "transformational leadership"
- Encourage productive leadership and adapt to leadership style
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Workplace Innovation
In this course you'll learn to:
- Understand new approaches to work and collaboration both on-premises and at-home, such as: distributed teams, leadership in remote workplaces, security and productivity, and time management;
- Advocate for and build a better plan for workplace cost savings, including employee retention and overall productivity, especially for organizations that are traditionally slow to change;
- Establish, roll out and maintain a plan for the ideal modern workplace in public and private sectors.
Program information
Fall 2024
| Strategic Management | Part 1 : Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
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| Part 2: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Change Management | Part 1: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| High Impact Communication Skills | Part 1: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | Part 1: Monday, November 25, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Workplace Innovation | Part 1: Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Monday, December 2, 2024 | 9 a.m. to noon |
Spring 2025
| Strategic Management | Part 1: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
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| Part 2: Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Change Management | Part 1: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | Part 1: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| High Impact Communication Skills | Part 1: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Workplace Innovation | Part 1: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2 : Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
Fall 2024
| Registration fee | Registration status |
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| $1750 CAD + HST (early bird) $1950 CAD + HST (regular price) |
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| NOTE: Individual course fees and registration dates vary. View the relevant course page for more information. | |
Spring 2025
| Registration fee | Registration status |
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| $1750 CAD + HST (early bird) $1950 CAD + HST (regular price) |
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| NOTE: Individual course fees and registration dates vary. View the relevant course page for more information. | |
Discounts
The Alumni/Staff Discount applies to registration in this program/course.
If you are alumni or staff, contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca with your Student/Banner ID before registering for details about how to apply this discount.
Online meeting times
This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).
Google Meet, Zoom or Kaltura Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
- Content presentations and/or videos;
- Hands-on exercises;
- Case discussions and simulations;
- Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
- Concept and topic discussions; and
- Topic reflections.
This is an open enrolment course.
Those completing Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning open enrolment offerings (e.g. certificate programs, courses, workshops, microcertifications, etc.) are subject to the policies of Ontario Tech University and Continuous Learning. Ontario Tech policies can be found in the Policy library. Continuous Learning policies can be found in the Regulations section of the Continuous Learning website. Specifically, those completing open enrolment offerings are expected to adhere to the General and Open enrolment regulations.
Requirements
To obtain the University Certificate you must:
- Register and make full payment for the certificate option;
- Attend and successfully complete each required course/element (see the course pages listed in the "Required elements" section above);
- Actively participate in all components of each course; and
- Successfully complete any assigned work
Technology requirements
Video conferencing
Online learning requirements:
- Computer or device with internet access
- Stable internet or data connection
- Microphone
- Webcam*
- Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset)
*Webcam is preferred but not required.
Material requirements
There are no additional materials required for this program.
Funding options
You may be eligible for funding under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, you can find more information on our website.
Contact our Continuous Learning funding experts to determine your or your organization’s eligibility for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. We can customize programs specifically for your organizational needs. Contact us for more information.
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