Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership

The Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership is the definitive municipal leadership and governance program in Canada. The Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership is to equip professionals in the municipal sector to effectively lead their municipality into the future.

The rapidly changing cultural, economic and political climate requires today’s municipal professional to make a paradigm shift in leadership style, strategy and operational performance. And this program gives you the tools to make this transition.

Each of this municipal management course’s three modules – Essential Skills for Municipal Managers, Achieving Operational Excellence, and Public Sector Advancements – provides you with the knowledge and authority needed to take your career and your municipal organization to a new level of excellence.

Benefit from the hands-on and peer-to-peer learning during in-class exercises and case studies, and take advantage of the guidance and expertise of an advisory board comprised of current municipal executives.

Gain new insights and learn best practices on how to lead effectively and improve complex team dynamics, with a vision for public-sector reform. Learn to leverage the talents of your staff and align your role as a municipal professional with your organization’s strategies for overall operational performance. The curriculum is designed in cooperation with the Municipal Advisory Council of Municipal Executives.

The Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership program is nine days of study over five months.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand your leadership abilities with a comprehensive scientifically-validated leadership assessments and related tools.
• Develop advanced leadership abilities with hands-on and peer-to-peer learning during in-class exercises and through case studies.
• Develop new skills in strategic management, negotiations and operational improvement planning.
• Explore new trends in municipal management with a vision for public sector reform.