Strategic Change Management, Leadership and Transformation | Continuing Education

This program is no longer accepting applications. If you are currently enrolled in this program, please email the program contact about plans for completion.

About the program

Change is a constant in today's business world. Successful leaders need a broad range of skills to effectively implement and manage workplace changes of varying scopes. This Ontario Graduate Certificate program is ideal if you are preparing to take on the challenge of a supervisory, management, or leadership role supporting business transformation. You will explore a variety of change management theories, models, and principles to build a solid foundation. You will view change through an organizational lens, including culture, strategic direction, organizational readiness, and hierarchical influences. You will analyze the human side of change such as the psychology of change, motivational factors, and effective communication. Through a variety of hands-on activities such as group work and case studies, you will gain and apply skills related to project management, strategic planning, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement. Strategic change management skills are highly prized in today's climate. You will be well prepared to not only help your business manage change but also drive successful, sustainable long-term transformation through strategic change management practices.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$7,500.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

An Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent

Note re: admission requirements

Canadian citizens and permanent residents with transcripts from outside Canada require a course-by-course credential evaluation. You can request this at a reduced fee through the college by completing the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form, or through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES.
Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Please refer to English language requirements for details.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements

Graduate opportunities

This program focuses on developing change management and transformation skills that are transferable across all industries and business contexts. The program may be of interest to graduates with two-to-three-year diplomas and degrees in Human Resources, Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, and General Business. The program will appeal to students with a career goal of progressing to a change leadership role. Graduates of this program may also choose to complement their studies with an additional graduate certificate in areas such as business or may choose to pursue a relevant master's degree in alignment with their previous educational background.

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

Facilitate change management and transformational processes taking into consideration the organizational hierarchies, culture, power and influence to achieve the desired outcomes.
Communicate clearly to all levels of the organization to support change and transformation.
Develop and implement management strategies and techniques to maximize employee productivity, retention, and satisfaction in a variety of global working environments.
Use change management models, frameworks, and strategies to implement organizational changes to enhance positive team dynamics and organizational culture.
Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress of various business functions to support the organization's continual improvement.
Employ a variety of strategies to implement and/or manage the dynamics of change and transformation to engage the members of an organization.
Evaluate impact and organizational readiness while developing and implementing change management strategies to adjust the plan and/or approach.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

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

Interested in taking this program full time?

See our Strategic Change Management, Leadership and Transformation full-time program for more information.

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

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

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

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.