About this program

  • Credential Awarded: Statement of Completion
  • Type: Part-Time Program
  • Code: C2056
  • Delivery Type: Online Self-Guided (5 Years Max)
Not OSAP Eligible

Enhance your leadership skills and develop new skills to meet your career objectives.

The program provides a solid foundation for those looking to enter leadership positions, and for those currently in front line or mid-level management positions. Hundreds have already experienced this training, enhancing their skills to make them stand out as a leader in today’s challenging, competitive and dynamic marketplace. Gain the relevant and practical information you need to succeed in today’s business world.

The Leadership Development Series will enable you to: enhance supervisory skills and broad business knowledge; improve communication effectiveness; enhance teamwork approaches; increase productivity and organizational effectiveness; and learn from anywhere.

Highlights

Developed by a consortium of Ontario’s community colleges and leading business and industry professionals. The Leadership Development Series (LDS) program builds on existing skills and experience, and apply those skills to workplace situations.

A wide range of topics are included, focusing on the essential skills required by managers in their everyday decision making and problem solving. Course content includes:

  • Communications

  • Ethics

  • Performance management

  • Change management

  • Team building

  • Planning

  • Project management

Career Opportunities

This program prepares graduates for entry-level management positions in a variety or settings, such as business, hospitality, client service, and sales.

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Courses

Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements. Courses are delivered online, unless otherwise indicated in the class registration listing.

Code Course Name
Required Courses
LDEV1002 Communications (LDS)
LDEV1007 Employment Law (LDS)
LDEV1012 Project Management (LDS)
LDEV1017 Leading Responsibly (LDS)
LDEV1022 Creative and Critical Thinking (LDS)
LDEV1027 Managing Performance (LDS)
LDEV1032 Finance (LDS)
LDEV1037 Human Relations (LDS)
LDEV1042 Leading Teams (LDS)
LDEV1047 Managing Change (LDS)
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How to Register

Self-guided programs

Students do not apply to part-time programs. Instead, part-time programs are self-guided. Enrol in and successfully complete each course listed on the Courses tab – on your own time and schedule. Fees are paid on a per-course basis. All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to apply for their Statement of Completion.

Course registration

Course availability may vary term-to-term, so be sure to check courses often for upcoming offerings.

On the Courses tab click the course code or course name to see upcoming classes for that course. If a class if available, important information such as the course description, fees, and date/time will be displayed. Click the Register Now button next to your class of choice to enrol and pay through our secure checkout system.

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Complete Your Program

  • Once you have successfully completed all of the required courses you may apply for your Statement of Completion.
  • All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to be eligible for their Statement of Completion.
  • Please note that recipients of Statements of Completion do not graduate in Convocation ceremonies. Please see the Academic Credentials Policy for details.
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