Certificate in Leading Change

Understand systems, engage people, and guide transformation.

79%* of Canadian CEOs are confident in their company’s growth prospects this year, yet they cite leading transformation and culture change as a key leadership requirement. This program equips participants to address this need, delivering practical strategies for planning, implementing, and sustaining change through stakeholder engagement, conflict navigation, and effective communication.

Navigate resistance. Embed lasting change.

Canada’s evolving workplace, with its demands for agility amid uncertainty, requires leaders who can foster lasting shifts in people, processes, and culture. In this program, participants will learn how to refine stakeholder mapping, change leadership style, and measurement tools to drive workplace transformations that endure.

*Source: KPMG

Learn to describe the conditions for successful change, distinguish between its different types, and identify the key drivers that propel it forward — while exploring the common challenges that arise throughout the change process.

Explore how to explain governance for managing change, develop a compelling case for change, and create a powerful change vision — while building the confidence to engage in stakeholder identification and mapping.

Gain strategies and techniques for powerful, compelling and impactful communications. Understand how leadership, communication and conflict management are linked to success.

Discover how to apply a framework for assessing organizational readiness for change, identify and manage resistance effectively, and use the five modes of conflict management — while developing and implementing successful change communication strategies.

Gain the tools to measure change across every stage — pre, during, and post — apply a variety of strategies to keep the program on track, and use proven approaches to sustain and embed change for lasting impact.

Managers seeking innovative changes to improve workplaces or teams will learn the core concepts of change and learn how to build a structured change plan in preparation for more senior roles. Ideal industries for this program include HR, communications, project management, strategic planning and transformation.

This program packs rich insights into an intensive learning experience so you can apply your new skills right away.

Get highly sought-after skills in change management and help your organization implement long-lasting, impactful changes.

Dive deep into change, conflict, and communication management with a renowned expert on change management and organizational leadership.

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teammates.