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Building Confident Leaders

Our DeGroote School of Business Executive Education portfolio provides progressive leaders with a variety of professional development programs from one of Canada’s top business schools.

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Our Programs

THE DIRECTORS COLLEGE

For more than 20 years, The Directors College has been equipping directors of public and private companies, not-for-profit and crown corporations with the practical tools, knowledge and credentials to make a positive and immediate impact in the boardroom.

Going beyond theory to prepare you for the real world by exploring the behaviours associated with high-performing boards, the McMaster University accredited Chartered Director Program (C.Dir.) bridges the knowing-doing gap. At The Directors College, you don’t just learn it, you live it.

PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS

Executive Education is built on the foundation that no two organizations and no two leaders will ever have the exact same needs or gaps in their skillset. A portfolio of open-enrolment executive management courses are designed to help middle and senior management increase the value they bring to their organizations.

CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Looking for custom training solution for your company? Our custom programming solutions help tailor your team’s professional development experience. We help leaders reach their potential through high-quality, flexible, experiential learning supported by personalized service.

HEALTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Michael G. DeGroote Health Leadership Academy (HLA) transforms the national healthcare system by challenging leaders with the capacity to identify, support, and scale new ways of thinking and doing. HLA offers programs for leaders in healthcare that focus on learning, unlearning, and building the necessary skillset to navigate and adapt to our ever-changing health environment.

Learn More About Our Programs

Whether you are looking for a certificate program, university-accredited designation, or degree, our Executive Programs Suite has an education path to meet your needs.

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Executive Education

“The Mindful Leader program needs to be experienced by executives and other managers.”

Chris Garrick

Customer Experience Manager, , Hadrian Manufacturing

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The Directors College

“The expertise of the dedicated faculty, the diversity and group dynamics of participants, provided for me a stronger understanding of the governance environment. New approaches to governance are discussed and the opportunity to reflect on your response around ethics, reputation and crisis management in the Module 5 Simulation is a value added approach to the learning environment. My leadership skills and courage to engage confidently at any board table has been enhanced by The Directors College.”

Christine Williams, C.Dir., H.R.C.C.C., A.C.C.

Chartered Director, , Centennial College

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Executive Education

“The Human Side of Organizational Change was highly valuable, practical, and had relevant content and activities.”

Sue Richardson

Director, Implementation + Change Management, , CIBC

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