College Executive Leadership Certificate program
Application Form - Program Year 2025-26

Please review the terms of the program:

Purpose
The College Executive Leadership Certificate program builds the core competencies senior leaders need to bring strategic, operational, and people leadership to the executive table within Ontario’s colleges. Targeting leaders who are ready to learn, grow, and advance their leadership practice, the program supports those in Dean, Director, AVP, or equivalent roles. It helps participants move beyond operational and tactical leadership to embrace a broader, strategic perspective required at the executive level.

For a full overview of the program, including sessions, please visit: https://www.collegecentre.ca/en/college-executive-leadership

Application & Enrolment process
  1. Review eligibility requirements before completing this application form, confirming executive endorsement and completion capacity.
  2. Complete online application form (below).
  3. College Centre team reviews and confirms eligibility.
  4. Centre forwards name to college HR Liaison who will issue enrolment key for the program.
Eligibility Criteria
This program is intended for college leaders who:
  1. Hold a current Dean, Director, AVP, or equivalent position (with minimum experience of 1 year at this level).
  2. Have the endorsement of their college (Vice-President/Executive support).
  3. Demonstrate readiness to engage in leadership development at the executive level.
  4. Are committed to contributing to the strategic direction and collaborative leadership of their institutions.
  5. Are available to attend synchronous sessions.
  6. Can complete all program components by June 30 each year. Participants have 10 months to complete the program (beginning September).
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be better prepared to meet expectations associated with executive leadership roles, including:
  1. Effectively supporting the work of the President and the Board of Governors with an understanding of key legislative requirements and the Ontario college context
  2. Leading with a deeper understanding of the strategic role of executive leadership within Ontario’s college system
  3. Leading as an accountable leader
  4. Leading change within the complex and dynamic college organization
  5. Clarifying individual development priorities and strategic growth opportunities
  6. Enhancing professional networks
Questions? Please contact The College Centre Team: learning@collegecentre.ca