Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Open Programs for executives provide research-backed insights, practical skills, and strategic frameworks. Participants engage in real-world case studies and peer learning, working with the same Ivey Business School faculty that teach in our EMBA, MSc, and PhD programs. Join Ivey to enhance your leadership capabilities and drive success.
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Book a meeting with an Ivey Learning Advisor today to explore a range of courses designed to level up your skills and boost your confidence to lead.
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Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage
August 18-19, 2025
Learn to identify AI opportunities, navigate risks, and lead innovation. Equip your organization to turn emerging technologies into real, sustainable competitive advantage in your business model and operations.
Negotiation, Persuasion, and Influence in Action
September 3-4, 2025
Influence is a leadership essential, not a soft skill. This program sharpens your ability to negotiate strategically, persuade with intent, and build stronger outcomes whether you're closing deals or aligning stakeholders under pressure.
Driving Growth with an Innovation Mindset
October 20-21, 2025
Lead with creativity, embrace uncertainty, and scale bold ideas by learning how to foster innovation, manage complexity, and turn disruption into opportunity in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
Making Data-Driven Decisions
November 17-18, 2025
Confident decision-making starts with asking the right questions and knowing how to use the data you have. This program helps you build the habits, mindset, and fluency to turn information into insight by working with data professionals and critically evaluating performance.
Leading Teams for Peak Performance
December 9-10, 2025
Foster collaboration for more resilient teams. Build trust and leverage diverse talents to achieve exceptional results in dynamic environments. Enhance team dynamics and maximize performance.
Leadership Presence: Communicating with Purpose
January 26-27, 2026
Practice your leadership communication skills to inspire and engage teams. Develop techniques for delivering clear, impactful messages that resonate with any audience, driving your vision forward with confidence and authenticity.
Navigating Strategic Horizons in a Rapidly Evolving World
March 2-3, 2026
Master the art of strategic decision-making in times of transformation. Participants will explore various tools and frameworks designed to enhance their ability to lead effectively despite ambiguity and incomplete information.
Leading Transformational Change for Impact
March 16-17, 2026
Learn to lead successful change initiatives in any context. Participants will practice skills necessary to drive transformation, anticipate barriers, overcome resistance, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
Leading Resilience and Risk Management
April 20 - 21, 2025
Enhance your ability to lead organizational resilience and manage risk effectively. Identify potential threats, develop robust risk management strategies, and ensure long-term sustainability and success.
2025-26 Calendar
Program | Date | Faculty |
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Program Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage |
Date August 18-19, 2025 |
Faculty Ning Su, PhD |
Program Negotiation, Persuasion, and Influence in Action |
Date September 3-4, 2025 |
Faculty Ann Frost, PhD |
Program Driving Growth with an Innovation Mindset |
Date October 20-21, 2025 |
Faculty Andreas Schotter, PhD |
Program Making Data-Driven Decisions |
Date November 17-18, 2025 |
Faculty Laurel Austin, PhD |
Program Leading Teams to Peak Performance |
Date December 9-10, 2025 |
Faculty Chris Chan, PhD |
Program Leadership Presence: Communicating with Purpose |
Date January 13-14, 2026 |
Faculty Kanina Blanchard, PhD |
Program Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage |
Date January 26-27, 2026 |
Faculty Christian Dippel, PhD |
Program Navigating Strategic Horizons in a Rapidly Evolving World |
Date March 2-3, 2026 |
Faculty Andreas Schotter, PhD |
Program Leading Transformational Change for Impact |
Date March 16-17, 2026 |
Faculty Gerard Seijts, PhD |
Program Leading Resilience and Risk Management |
Date April 20-21, 2026 |
Faculty Rob Austin, PhD |
Earn Your Ivey Executive Leadership Certificate
Every open enrolment program gets you closer to the Ivey Executive Leadership Certificate. Complete any four qualifying programs to unlock your credential—and design a leadership path as dynamic as your career. It's flexible, focused, and built to boost your impact where it matters most.
