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Schulich School of Business at York University 
416-736-5079 Certificate in Leading Change
Spark Changes in the Workplace That Last
Planning the tactical components of change is only half of the story–management must support and sustain changes after implementation. This holistic, three-day program guides managers in introducing change in an integrated manner. Participants will leave with strategies, tools and tactics they can immediately use in the workplace.
May 4, 2026
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Certificate in Leading Change
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Implement Successful, Sustainable Change in Your Organization
To grow and succeed, organizations must improve their people, processes and technology, but how can management introduce changes that make an impact and last?
With this program for mid-career leaders, gain the critical knowledge, strategies, insight and tools to lead or foster change in the workplace. Unlike other change management training, this course recognizes that theories, templates and tactics only get you so far. Successful change management requires an emphasis on understanding how to effectively connect, engage and gain support from people.
While participants will leave with a strong grounding in the fundamentals of organizational change, they will also benefit from sharpening their understanding and ability to effectively navigate and lead two key challenges of change: conflict and communication.
Understand your organizational culture, perfect your stakeholder mapping abilities, and identify your personal change-leadership style to leverage your strengths when implementing change. With interactive and engaging case studies, videos, lectures and group activities, learn to communicate with impact to influence stakeholders and create a work culture that cultivates change.
This program was ranked by CourseCompare as a top Change Management program.
Program Overview
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Understand the fundamentals of successful change programs and learn how to use core tools and strategies to improve the results of change.
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Sharpen your stakeholder mapping skills and recognize the roles of sponsors, agents, and other key stakeholders.
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Learn the root causes of conflict and how to address them. Receive best practices for conflict management.
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Gain strategies and techniques for powerful, compelling and impactful communications. Understand how leadership, communication and conflict management are linked to success.
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Learn how to define success early to increase alignment and use key channels and tools when measuring the impact and progress of change.
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Sustain change with impactful strategies and use metrics for ongoing change measurement.
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Spring 2026
Certificate in Leading Change
Course Dates Time Module 1: Develop Your Change Management Abilities 4/6/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Module 2: Implement Change With Confidence 4/13/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Module 3: Understanding Your Change Leadership Style 4/20/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Module 4: Asynchronous Portion- Self Paced 4/21/2026 - 4/24/2026 12:00 am - 12:00 am Module 5: Master Conflicts 4/27/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Module 6: Communication with Impact 5/4/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Change Management
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Leading Change
Relationship Management
Persuasion & Influence
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
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.
4 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education For Busy Professionals
This program packs rich insights into an intensive learning experience so you can apply your new skills right away.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Get highly sought-after skills in change management and help your organization implement long-lasting, impactful changes.
Learn From An Industry Leader
Dive deep into change, conflict, and communication management with a renowned expert on change management and organizational leadership.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teammates.
What Difference Will You Make?
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What You Get
After completing this program, 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.
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Show that you’re able to apply knowledge at a strategic, organizational level.
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