Developed and administered in association with Ontario`s community colleges, leading business and industry professionals, this College Certificate enhances leadership skills and develops new skills to help meet career and organizational objectives.
Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.
Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.
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To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within three years.
Developed and administered in association with Ontario`s community colleges, leading business and industry professionals, this College Certificate enhances leadership skills and develops new skills to help meet career and organizational objectives. This program is intended for individuals from a variety of sectors who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills. Students build on existing skills and experience and apply these skills to workplace situations. Content includes communications, ethics, performance management, change management, team building, planning and project management.
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within three years.
The program is well-suited for students who:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
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Course Number | Hours | Course Name | Summer |
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LDS0001 | 30.0 | Communication | |
LDS0002 | 28.0 | Employment Law for Leadership Development | |
LDS0003 | 30.0 | Human Relations | |
LDS0004 | 30.0 | Performance Management | |
LDS0005 | 30.0 | Leading Teams | |
LDS0006 | 28.0 | Managing Change | |
LDS0007 | 30.0 | Finance | |
LDS0008 | 30.0 | Project Management | |
LDS0009 | 30.0 | Leading Responsibly | |
LDS0010 | 30.0 | Creative and Critical Thinking |
Communication skills are essential to all aspects of life but specifically this course will address business communications. With the various technology tools available and communication mechanisms today it is important to know what is available and what mechanism should be used to communicate which message. Managing the various communication channels today requires time management and effective informal and formal communication skills. This course will cover the communication styles, mechanisms and presentation skills facilitating meetings, social marketing and ways to improve all communications.
Today's workplace is highly regulated from the commencement of the employment relationship through to its termination. An examination of both statutory law and common law will be undertaken in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. Students will review employment standards, health and safety, labour relations, pay equity, and human rights legislation as it applies to management and unionized employees and leaders.
This course will provide leaders with the appropriate skills and knowledge to be able to effectively recruit personnel, train them, and manage their performance in a professional manner. Leaders will use their knowledge of the concepts of statutory and common law to conduct interviews, handle performance problems, counsel and discipline as required, plan and direct training needs assessments, methods and program delivery.
This subject will focus on performance analysis, counseling, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, performance management systems and overall strategies for performance management.
This course will examine the leader's role in the development and success of teams in the workplace. Leaders will learn the differences between a group and a team, analyze various types of teams including Self Directed Work Teams, and explain how coaching and mentoring skills assist team effectiveness.
Today's leaders are often called upon to implement and support the change process. They need to be able to identify and respond to internal and external factors that will determine when and what type of change initiatives are required. Environmental scanning, identifying trends, implementing and measuring successful change are all essential to developing and managing change to the benefit of the organization. Organizational readiness and risk assessment will also be covered in the context of best practices.
Leaders in any organization need to understand the cost of doing business. Financial documents are used to explain how money is used in a business and can be interpreted to predict an organization's success. The ethical and effective use of financial statements and ratio calculations for forecasting and budget preparation can ensure investments or withdrawals within an organization will produce a healthy return or mitigate decline in other areas. Knowing the processes for assessing ROI, creating a budget and anticipating variances are critical in any organization in order to make effective decisions.
Leadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.
Sustainability in business is often related to profitability. Organizations now need to incorporate practices that include a more holistic approach to the responsibility corporations have to their communities and the environment. Leaders need to assess the impact of the business in an ethical and globally sustainable way using measures such as Corporate Social Responsibility and triple-bottom line accounting.
Thinking is any mental activity that helps formulate or solve a problem, make a decision, or fulfill a desire to understand. Today more than ever, leaders need to be creative and critical thinkers in order to deal with all aspects of organizational, strategic and societal situations or environments. You will learn how to think creatively and critically and apply those skills to both professional and personal situations. For leaders, fine-tuning your creative and critical thinking skills will assist you in strategic planning, decision-making and problem solving.
Graduates may find employment in entry-level management positions in a variety or settings, such as business, hospitality, client service and sales.
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The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Fees are subject to change.
Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page. For questions related to fees, please call the Registrar's Office at 613-727-0002.
Graduation Fee
Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to complete a credential application (https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/certificationgraduating/). A graduation fee is charged when the application is submitted. After your credential application has been approved, you will be invited to Convocation.
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.
Courses are listed in the optimal progression.
It is recommended that LDS0002 - Employment Law for Leadership Development be completed prior to enrolling in LDS0003 - Human Relations.
PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
ACADEMIC PLANNER
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. The tool is available on ACSIS, located under 'Part-time Studies' on the left-hand toolbar.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed). For more information please contact your Program Coordinator.
For additional information, please contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330.