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. 

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Fees: $2,650
Length: 12 hours of study + self-paced session
Next Session: October 6, 2026 to
November 3, 2026
  • Location:
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Certificate in Leading Change

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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 

Who is this Program For?

You’ll learn to lead change holistically, integrating tactics with human factors such as buy-in and resilience. Through cases and activities, participants develop a repeatable method to assess readiness, engage stakeholders, track progress, and sustain momentum. The program provides a practical toolkit for influencing teams, resolving barriers, and embedding change. 

Program Overview

  • 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.

  • Fall 2026

    Certificate in Leading Change

    Course Dates Time
    Module 1: Understanding the Change Context 10/6/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Module 2: Effectively Engaging Stakeholders 10/13/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Module 3: Communicating with Impact (Asynchronous Portion - Self Paced) 10/14/2026 - 10/26/2026 12:00 am - 12:00 am
    Module 4: Developing Change Readiness 10/27/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Module 5: Measuring & Sustaining Change 11/3/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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?

The Leading Change course with Jordan Berman offers a modern and insightful look at change management in today’s business environment. It effectively connects methodology and tactics with real-world examples drawn from the instructor’s extensive career. The course strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application, supported by engaging case studies and dynamic breakout sessions with other change practitioners. It’s the best change management course I’ve taken in my career.

- Jeff Guertin Change Management Lead, Castleford Consulting Ltd.

Jordan did an excellent job keeping us engaged throughout the 3 days. There were ties to real-life examples and comments that sparked discussions and ideas that can be taken back to the workplace.

- Program Participant

I’m leaving this course better prepared with a stronger skill set to not only execute daily tasks in my job but also help to share these new skills with other employees.

- Program Participant

Jordan was a fabulous instructor. He brought the material to life with many examples and was able to engage all participants. I am excited to return to my office and apply my new knowledge and skills. I am thankful for the time Jordan took to answer all of our questions.

- Program Participant

Faculty

Jordan Berman,

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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.

Certificate

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

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