Certificate in Business Essentials

Your launchpad into business leadership.

23%* of employees lack at least some of the skills needed to perform in their current role. Building a foundation in core business disciplines can help address these gaps. This self-paced, online program develops practical knowledge that can be applied to everyday organizational challenges and supports continued growth in strategic leadership. Enrol at any time and progress through the asynchronous materials at your own pace. 

 

Note: Participants have one year from the date of registration to access and complete this program. 

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Fees: $995
Length: 20 hours of self-paced study
Next Session: September 1, 2026 to
September 30, 2026
  • Location:
  • Online
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Certificate in Business Essentials

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Business Foundations, Made Practical

Build a practical foundation across core business areas, including strategy, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, and management. This self-paced, online program helps you examine how business decisions are shaped by organizational resources, market conditions, financial information, and people-management practices. 

*Source: McKinsey 

Who is this Program For?

Designed for early-career professionals and aspiring leaders, the program offers can be completed at a pace that suits your schedule. Apply learning to everyday workplace contexts and develop a broader perspective on how organizations operate. 

Note: Participants will have one year from the date of registration to access and complete this asynchronous program. 

Program Overview

  • Analyze and formulate business strategies by learning how to approach them with trends and resources top-of-mind. Understand how to implement strategies and organize a business for success.

  • Achieve revenue and business growth through marketing and sales, and learn the foundations of effective sales management. 

  • Gain insight into the value of financial results, how they’re measured, and how to interpret them to evaluate the health of an organization. 

  • Develop the essential leadership and people-management skills needed to lead high-performing teams. Strengthen your communication and emotional intelligence, learn how to manage performance effectively, and gain practical tools to support employee growth, engagement, and career development.

  • Fall 2026

    Self-Paced Program

    Course Dates Time
    Certificate in Business Essentials 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Get Training in Marketable Skills

Strategic Management
Communication Skills
Financial Intelligence

Who Will Benefit

Aspiring Leaders

Individuals with interest in business management and leadership will gain easy-to-implement skills and a certificate from Canada’s top business school.

Managers

Managers in roles such as sales, systems, and business analysis will receive the formal business training needed to advance in their career.

4 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

This self-paced, 20-hour program gives you the chance to learn at your own pace so you don’t have to pause your career.

Build a Meaningful Network

Connect with and learn from peers across a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.

Learn from the Pros

Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Earn Higher Pay

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

Faculty

John Moscardelli,
MBA, CPA

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Sanjay J. Dhebar,
MBA, ICD.D.

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Stephen Friedman,
MA Psych

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What You Get

After completing the Certificate in Business Essentials, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.

As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.

Certificate

Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.

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