Recognizing the challenges of leading from the middle roles, UBC Sauder’s Certificate in High-Performance People Skills uses original research conducted by Robert Goatham (Project Management expert and CBS instructor) to help develop the skills, knowledge, and insights needed to effectively lead teams. The program focuses on building self-awareness and situational awareness, providing a benchmark for evaluating capabilities and identifying areas for improvement.
The program takes an operational and tactical approach to leading, combining active learning exercises with practical application in your work environment. Learn how to align people, build buy-in, and enable higher levels of productivity through our ten-week Bootcamp that includes a 2-day In-person workshop and Live Online classes.
What You’ll Learn
Build self-awareness and situational awareness to enable improvement in team leadership skills.
Develop self-confidence.
Apply strategies to build trust with customers and senior leaders.
My first year at UBC Sauder was a unique and eye-opening experience. The school attracts highly driven students who are ambitious and goal-oriented, which creates a fast-paced and focused academic environment. There’s a strong culture of professionalism...
My first year at UBC Sauder was a unique and eye-opening experience. The school attracts highly driven students who are ambitious and goal-oriented, which creates a fast-paced and focused academic environment. There’s a strong culture of professionalism—people often dress in business casual, which really sets the tone for preparing students for the corporate world.
What stood out most to me were the professors. Sauder has some truly outstanding first-year faculty who are passionate about teaching and committed to creating a more inclusive and thoughtful learning environment. I especially appreciated how classes focused not just on content, but on teaching us how to think differently and spot opportunities in the business world.
UBC Sauder School of Business
Responsible leadership and global perspective
Finn Schwass
May 12, 2025
Graduated From
The UBC Professional MBA
Overall:
5 out of 5
Instructors:
5 stars
Curriculum:
5 stars
Job Assistance:
5 stars
Choosing UBC Sauder was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The program combines academic excellence with real-world experience through consulting projects and case studies. I appreciated learning from professors with actual industry backgrounds—they...
Choosing UBC Sauder was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The program combines academic excellence with real-world experience through consulting projects and case studies. I appreciated learning from professors with actual industry backgrounds—they made the material engaging and practical. The collaborative, diverse environment helped me grow both personally and professionally, and the career support was incredibly helpful, especially as I looked to work in Canada. Sauder’s focus on responsible leadership and global perspective really aligned with my values.
