Program Overview

Executive Leadership Certificate

The Executive Leadership Certificate is designed to elevate leadership practice for a changing world. Guided by experts in the field, participants will challenge their current ways of thinking and being, and re-envision themselves as authentic, collaborative, forward-thinking, and agile leaders. They will be able to apply their newly honed skills immediately in their professional context. For even deeper learning, participants will also work with an executive coach to tackle their most pressing leadership challenges.

Overview

• Courses: 5
• Format: Part-time
• Location: Online

Why this program?

• Apply learning to work through one-to-one executive coaching, a 360 assessment, personalized leadership plan, and leadership prototype project
• Take flexibly paced online courses to fit schedules
• Connect with and build a professional network of peers who work in diverse contexts
• Learn from recognized experts in the leadership field
• Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits
• Be eligible for admission to SFU’s Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (which can be applied toward an SFU MBA), even without an undergraduate degree

Program Details

Format

• Part-time

Location

• Online

Program Completion

• 9–12 months (from start date of first course)
• To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program
• Note: all courses must be completed by June 30, 2026

Course Duration

• 6 weeks

Course Work

• 10 hours/week

Schedule

• Self-paced within set assignment deadlines
• LEAD890 includes live sessions

Courses

• Required courses:
  • Personal Foundations of Successful Leadership (LEAD800)
  • Building Collaborative Teams for High Impact (LEAD820)
  • Change Management for Leaders (LEAD840)
  • Catalyzing Action in Complex Systems (LEAD860)
  • Leadership in Action: Coaching, 360 Assessment, and Prototype Project (LEAD890)

Learning Materials

• Course materials included

Cost

• $1,655/course
• $2,495 LEAD890
• $75 program application fee

Application Info

• Applications for this program are now closed

Application Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 3–5 years of leadership experience
• Currently leading a team
• English Language Requirement

Program Note

After spring 2026, this program will no longer be offered in its current format. Applications are now closed.