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Schulich School of Business at York University 
416-736-5079 Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change
Powerful pivots for uncertain times.
Develop a thorough understanding of how OD contributes to individual, team and organizational effectiveness while achieving business goals. In this comprehensive Masters Certificate, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of how OD determines the success of long-term business goals. Leverage behavioural science techniques to strategically assess, develop and implement change. Align organizational systems, structures and processes to become the “instrument of change” that every organization needs.
November 17, 2026
- Location:
- Online
Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change
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- Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change
Become An Expert in Organization Development
OD practitioners continue to be in demand as organizations seek to manage transformational change and improve their organizational health and effectiveness. OD practitioners may be engaged in work such as employee engagement; team development; leadership development; strategic planning; organization design; culture change, and other critical initiatives that support organizational objectives.
In this Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change, you’ll receive the applied knowledge and experience needed to solve critical business and organization development challenges. Understand your role as an expert in OD and Change to enact lasting improvements in workplace performance.
Jump into theories, models, and practices of OD and address change at the individual, team, and organization levels within larger stakeholder systems. With a cohort approach, apply your learning immediately to the workplace and gain tools, templates and frameworks for practical and immediate application.
Enrol in this Masters Certificate program to establish your expertise in the shortest possible time while enjoying significant tuition savings. This program is designed for busy schedules, providing a convenient mix of in-person and online modules.
Our program is ideal for mid-career and senior professionals, managers, and directors in various fields, such as organization development, human resources, education, coaching and change leadership. This program is for you if you are an internal or external change agent; a leader responsible for change in your unit or organization; a consultant wanting to expand your knowledge and skillset; or an HR professional wanting to incorporate change processes into your repertoire.
This program is delivered simultaneously by Gardiner Centre – Memorial University, a University Executive Education Network partner school, allowing you to connect with and learn from peers across Canada. This program was ranked by CourseCompare as a top Change Management program.
Supplement In-Class Instruction
To supplement in-class instruction, participants will apply program learnings and insights to coursework and readings outside the classroom.
DISCLAIMER: Schulich ExecEd requires a non-refundable deposit from all students as part of the enrolment process. Domestic students are required to submit a $1,000 deposit, while international students are required to submit a 50% deposit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our advisors for assistance.
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Program Overview
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An introduction to organization development, this module covers all the key essentials to the OD and Change field.
- OD principles, values, competencies
- OD as a profession
- Self as an “Instrument of change”
- OD competency assessment
- Process vs management consulting
- Consulting Skills Inventory
- Diagnostic vs dialogic OD
- 5 Disciplines of a Learning Organization
- Systems Thinking
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This module has been designed to enable you to develop a systemic approach to managing and leading change.
- Intro to “Action Research model”
- Skill practice in:
- Contracting
- Data collection
- Diagnosis
- Feedback
- Designing interventions
- Planning change and interventions
- Evaluation
- Diagnostic models of change
- Application – Team Effectiveness
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This module has been designed to enable you to develop a systemic approach to managing and leading change.
- Aligning leadership, people systems and organizational structures
- Change Implementation models
- Drivers of change
- Managing resistance to change
- Change implementation tools
- Change roles in OD
- Leading change efforts
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In this module, you will learn about various OD interventions including developing a leadership strategy, teaming and psychological safety.
- Large Scale Interventions
- Leadership Strategy
- Group & Team Interventions
- Psychological safety
- Team Purpose & Team Norms
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In this module you will learn about the leader’s role in creating culture and the levers for change.
- Chocolate Factory Simulation
- Culture Change
- Levers for Change
- Values
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A strong talent strategy is essential for organizations to stay competitive in today’s evolving workforce landscape. This involves understanding key workforce challenges, planning effectively for future talent needs, and implementing strategic solutions that drive business success. Through practical insights and case-based learning, leaders can develop a workforce plan that aligns with organizational goals.
- Understanding the Current Talent Landscape and Organizational Challenges
- Identifying Elements of Workforce Planning
- Creating and Presenting a Talent Strategy
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This module will focus on enabling the learning to integrate their knowledge of OD and Change to:
- Apply to a large-scale transformation (case study)
- Dialogue with other applicants to get feedback from others on interventions they may use back in their own workplace
- Review their knowledge and learning action plan from the modules and choose a peer coach
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Fall 2026
Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change
Course Dates Time Module 1: OD and Change Essentials (Day 1) 9/22/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 1: OD and Change Essentials (Day 2) 9/29/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 2: OD and Change Intensive (Day 1) 10/6/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 2: OD and Change Intensive (Day 2) 10/13/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 3: Leading Change 10/20/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 4: OD Interventions 10/27/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 5: Organizational Culture 11/3/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 6: Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning 11/10/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 7: OD Applications 11/17/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Change Management
Systems Thinking
Communication
Culture Change
Leadership Skills
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
Gain sought-after expertise in organization development and prepare for more senior positions in management, analysis or consultancy roles across a variety of industries, including organization development, human resources, education and change leadership.
Senior Leaders
Affect lasting organizational change and significantly improve performance with advanced organization development strategies and tools as a senior leader.
6 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
Receive a Masters Certificate by attending one module every few weeks. Receive great learnings without putting your career on pause.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Get highly sought-after skills in organization development and prove yourself as an expert in a complex, competitive area of business.
Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors who are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Tackle Exciting Challenges
Apply your newly acquired skills to real-world situations and simulations. Gain strategies and tips you can immediately use in your position and organization.
Build a Meaningful Network
Connect with and learn from a limited class size of 25 participants across Canada with a shared ambition to be best-in-class in Organization Development.
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 a Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change, 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.
Masters Certificate
Awarded when a series of more extensive programs are completed and a greater skill set achieved.
Association for Change Management Professionals (ACMP) - QEP™
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