Leadership 1:
 Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders

Leadership Skills for a Changing Environment

Disruption continues to shape how organizations operate and how leadership is practiced. As expectations evolve, the skills required of supervisors and frontline leaders are becoming broader and more foundational.

In 2022, 57% of the top-rated skills were foundational leadership skills. By 2025, that figure had increased to 86%*. This shift underscores the growing importance of effective people leadership at the frontline. This program supports supervisors and emerging leaders in developing the core skills needed to guide teams, support performance, and lead with greater confidence and clarity in today’s workplace context.

Take this program alongside our Leadership 2: Advanced Leadership for Senior Managers and Directors program to earn a Masters Certificate in Leadership.

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Fees: $4,150
Length: 5 days of study
Next Session: April 27, 2026 to
May 1, 2026
  • Location:
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Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders

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Leadership Skills for an Evolving Workplace

The pace of change continues to increase, bringing higher expectations for leadership at all levels. Skills that were once considered optional are now widely recognized as foundational. In this environment, leaders are required to reassess how they approach decision-making, communication, and people management.

Who is this Program For?

This program focuses on building core leadership capabilities through applied learning and practical tools. Participants strengthen their ability to guide teams, communicate with greater clarity, and approach everyday decisions with a more deliberate and informed perspective that supports organizational effectiveness over time.

*Source: Schulich ExecEd Career Mobility and Skills Report

Program Overview

  • Engage in thoughtful introspection to understand your leadership style, evaluate its impact on team dynamics, and identify opportunities for personal growth and development.

  • Explore the essential strategies and behaviors required to effectively lead and motivate others, fostering trust and collaboration within your team.

  • Build on leadership fundamentals by mastering advanced skills in team dynamics, coaching, and empowering your team to achieve peak performance.

  • Learn to leverage the strengths of generational, cultural, and personality diversity to foster an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

  • Develop effective techniques for addressing workplace challenges, including resolving conflicts and handling sensitive topics with confidence and empathy.

  • Spring 2026

    Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders

    Course Dates Time
    Module 1: Leading Self 4/27/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Module 2: Leading People I 4/28/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Module 3: Leading People II 4/29/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Module 4: Managing Diverse Teams 4/30/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Module 5: Managing Difficult Situations 5/1/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Get Training in Marketable Skills

Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Task Delegation
Conflict Management
Time Management
Decision Making
Performance Coaching

Who Will Benefit

Aspiring & New Leaders

New and aspiring supervisors, office administrators, and HR, organizational training and industrial relations specialists will receive professional training in supervisory management and gain the applied skills needed to succeed in leadership roles.

Mid-Career Leaders

Leaders who currently supervise employees or manage team performance—including department supervisors in business and government, office managers, team leaders, regional supervisors, plant and production managers, frontline managers and department supervisors—will refresh their frontline management toolkit and prepare for more senior roles.

4 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

Find new ways to get results with your team in just 3 days of study with this performance-based leadership program.

Stand Out from the Crowd

Gain expert tools and techniques specific to frontline leadership and build forward momentum in your organization.

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.

What Difference Will You Make?

“I have gained the confidence in my leadership style and learned the skills required to work towards effectively leading my team of staff. The resources and experiences shared are transferable to any management or leadership role.”

- J. Glover Acting Manager, Administrative Services, Northumberland County Community and Social Services

“An invaluable learning experience that provides very practical skills and insights, while keeping you heavily engaged and interested.”

- J. Goring Assistant Manager, The Law Society of Upper Canada

“This program truly inspired me, and also adequately prepared me to be a more effective leader. With the wealth of information provided, I was impressed by how well it was prepared and presented in the time available.”

- R. Halko Supervisor GIS, Powerstream Inc.

Faculty

Stephen Friedman,
MA Psych

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Suzanne Knight,
MBA, MA

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Tatiana Astray,
PhD

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What You Get

After completing the Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders, 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.

PMI Credits

35 PMI-PDU

Successful completion of this program will earn PMI® Members, in good standing, Education PDU's in alignment with the PMI Talent Triangle. If this applies to you, you will receive a PDU Claim Code at the conclusion of your program. For more information on how to earn your PDU's, we recommend logging into your Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) to report PDU's and view your certification records. Following this, if you require additional assistance, please contact PMI Support directly.

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