Leadership Development Series | Continuing Education

Please note:

Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of a leadership education grant and leadership travel grant. Apply online at ecegrants.on.ca.

To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

About the program

This part-time program will enhance leadership skills and develop new skills to help meet career and organizational objectives. The program will provide a solid foundation for those looking to enter leadership positions, and for those currently in front-line or mid-level management positions. The program will build on existing skills and experience and apply those skills to workplace situations. Content includes communications, ethics, performance management, change management, team building, planning, and project management.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older.

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Attach proof of Admission Requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Apply human resources practices to leadership and management situations in order to make effective decisions, mitigate risk and solve problems.
Apply organizational planning skills to ensure ethical business decision making and sound operational objectives based on practical budget considerations.
Manage change initiatives and the resulting cultural impact in order to adapt to issues affecting the organization and the economy.
Manage employee performance utilizing communication, coaching and leadership skills.
Communicate effectively in leadership roles and as a team leader or team member.
Manage projects utilizing project management processes and tools in order to effectively maximize resources.
Develop strategies for personal and professional development that enhance work performance and maximize career opportunities

Program related resources

Student Program Handbook

Program contact (classroom)

Crystal Hayhoe
chayhoe@conestogac.on.ca
519-748-5220 ext 3764

Program contact (online)

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

UpcomingRegistrations

Mark your calendar for our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Fall registration: Opens July 24, 2023
Winter registration: Opens November 27, 2023

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.