Management Essentials Certificate
Mastering Challenges, Leading Success
The Management Essentials Certificate program is designed to help you lead successfully, anticipate problems before they arise, and make an impact in your organization.
Program at a Glance
- Begins:Â October 8, 2026
- Registration Deadline: September 24, 2026
- Delivery Method: Online Synchronous
- Contact Hours: 30
- Full Program Fee: $3500 + HST
- Funding Available
Overview
Management skills fall under three main categories: people management, business acumen and creativity & innovation. These core components are the basis for the program, teaching you to manage people and change. In these courses you will acquire a comprehensive management toolkit to enhance decision-making, empowerment strategies, and performance management, boosting your overall effectiveness in leadership roles.
Topics and Dates
| Module | Topic | Fall 2026 Dates (6:00pm – 9:00pm) | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding & Leading People | |||
| 1 | Building Trust & Credibility Through Emotional Intelligence | October 8, 2026 | Jeffrey Edwards |
| 2 | Managing Yourself & Driving Performance in Others | October 14, 2026 | Gail Levitt |
| 3 | Building & Leading High-Performing Teams | October 21, 2026 | Leah DeVellis |
| 4 | Communicating with Clarity, Impact & Influence | October 28, 2026 | Leah DeVellis |
| 5 | Managing Conflict & Building Personal Resilience | November 4, 2026 | David Pratt |
| Understanding & Managing the Organization | |||
| 6 | Understanding the Organization: Strategy, Value & Organizational Excellence | November 10, 2026 | Patrick Doyon |
| 7 | Driving Organizational Performance: Aligning People, Processes & Execution | November 18, 2026 | Patrick Doyon |
| 8 | Fostering Creativity, Innovation & Continuous Improvement | November 25, 2026 | Tim Haats |
| 9 | Leading Organizational Change: an Interactive Simulation | December 2, 2026 | Patrick Doyon |
| 10 | Capstone Integration: Applying the Management Essentials Best Practices | December 9, 2026 | Patrick Doyon |
Reasons to Enrol
10 evenings of study
Rich learning in just 10 evenings of study spread over 3 months
Become a stronger, more effective communicator and leader
Discover how your actions and behaviours directly influence and impact your teams dynamics and success
Connect and network with industry experts
Connect with and learn from experienced peers and leaders
Advance your career
Advance your critical thinking and communication skills
Learn to lead with impact
Understand how to influence and elevate your teams performance and attitudes, fostering a culture of excellence
Stand out from the crowd
Gain sought-after leadership skills
Who Should Attend
- New managers and supervisors who want to learn the essential skills of management
- Experienced managers and supervisors who want to hone their management skills and develop an innovative management style
- Team leaders and employees who see management as the next step in their career development
- Project Managers and team members who want to develop their general management skills
Instructors
David Pratt
- Professor
Gail Levitt
- Leadership facilitator, Coach and Mentor
Jeffrey Edwards
- Managing Director at MakeWell Performance
Leah DeVellis
- Founder & Senior Learning Consultant at Inhabit Learning
Patrick Doyon
- Leadership Coach, Helping Organisations develop their Leaders; and Marketing Lead at Ultra Forensic Technology
Tim Haats
- Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Design
Participant Stories
The Management Essentials Certificate course content was comprehensive and relevant to today’s business landscape, and the instructors were top-notch. The program covered a wide range of topics, including strategy, business models, and leadership, which has broadened my perspective and understanding of the management path.
Lucy Zhang – Team Leader, Statistical Analysis, Medical Council of Canada (MCC)