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• Emerging leaders in the public, private or not-for-profit sector.
• Seasoned managers interested in building new skills and developing fresh perspectives.
• Informal leaders in any setting.

Program Strengths

Learners experience a deep exploration of personal strengths and values as they harness their ability to communicate more effectively, build strong teams, and view leadership through a lens of social justice. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty who are innovative leaders and practitioners in the field.

• Develop enhanced self-awareness to effectively self-manage and lead others within the context of constant organizational change.
• Align personal and organizational values and ethics to lead with accountability, integrity and respect.
• Value and engage diversity to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Set personal, team and organization goals and align processes and strategies to achieve results.
• Foster creative thinking and critical self-reflection to enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Create and manage collaborative relationships to engage, influence and motivate individuals, teams and external partners within and across organizational boundaries.
• Engage wellness strategies that enhance resilience in yourself and others.
• Develop communication skills that establish clarity of intent and create shared meaning and understanding.

Program Requirements

Six required courses plus two elective credits, and an assessment demonstrating achievement of the learning outcomes.

These courses are required to complete the certificate and are required before enrolment in the assessment. Full attendance is required. The recommended time to complete this program is two years. The maximum time to complete this program is four years. 

Note
Required courses include LEAD-1100, LEAD-1101, LEAD-1102, LEAD-1103, LEAD-1504, and CRES-1100 or CRES-1101.

The Assessment: Applied Leadership (LEAD-1559) is an electronic assessment. See Assessment details below:

Enrolment in the Assessment occurs once students have completed all required courses and their portfolio is ready to submit for marking. It is recommended that you begin work on your portfolio in LEAD-1100. You must be enrolled in the certificate program before submitting this assessment.

Once you have completed your portfolio and would like to submit it for assessment, please register and pay for LEAD-1559 Assessment by calling registration at 604.528.5590.

When you have successfully registered in LEAD-1559 email your portfolio to leadership@jibc.ca with "LEAD 1559 Final Assessment" in the subject line and your full name, and contact information in the body of the email. 

Below is a link to the LEAD-1559 Assessment Webinar 

Online Courses

Our online course format combine asynchronous (self-access) segments with synchronous (live instructor-led) sessions to provide students with hands-on, highly experiential learning opportunities. What does this look like for students?

Your course will begin with an Orientation module that allows you to set yourself up for success by introducing the course agenda or schedule, and how to access the course content, discussion boards and virtual classroom. We highly suggest working through this prior to starting the course to ensure that your technology is working and you know what times you need to set aside for your live sessions.

Your course days will be divided up into blocks where you are working through self-access materials like reading articles, watching videos, or doing knowledge-checking activities. Then other times of the day, you will meet live in your virtual classroom with your instructor and fellow classmates. During this time, you will listen to keynotes, participate in discussions and do group work in breakout rooms.

Our online courses are filled with rich content that will keep you occupied for the entire day, so it is best to plan your schedule accordingly! These courses are not a direct replica of our in-person courses, but have been designed and developed to deliver key concepts and provide you with a strong foundation in three critical competencies:

• Capacity
• Competence
• Confidence
   

Å·±¦¹ÙÍø'S Blackboard System Requirements 

Use the  to ensure your computer system is properly configured for our web courses. It verifies your browser version, settings and display settings on your computer. Click here for more on . In this class, video conferencing will be used. Learners must have a camera and microphone. For an improved learning experience learners are encouraged to use a headset with mic rather than the computer speakers and internal mic. This course was previously offered in a face-to-face format only.

Program Format

The program is 20 days of training (10.0 credits), comprised of 16 days of required courses and 4 days of electives followed by an assessment.

Courses can be taken individually or as part of the certificate.

To view our courses offerings (online and on campus), please click here.

Tuition

Tuition for the program is approximately $5,200 (dependent upon choice of electives and course locations).

Additional Fees

Certificate Enrolment Fee $75
Learner Services Fee (price dependent on course locations).

Textbooks & Supplies

Course manuals are supplied when you attend face to face classes. If additional books or other materials are required, you will be advised when you register for the program.

IMPORTANT | please read carefully: 

Applications to the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership will close on May 28, 2025. To enroll please apply online and submit your application form by May 28, 2025. Apply  You will have until June 1, 2026 to complete the program. 

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Admission Requirements

The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal admission requirements.

 Register for a Class

Check course availability by selecting a course on the course page and following the instructions on the listing.

Enroll in the Program

Apply online and submit your completed

International Applicants

International applicants are encouraged to contact Å·±¦¹ÙÍø's Office of International Affairs at international@jibc.ca.

FAQ – Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership & Associate Certificate in Inclusive Leadership

1. What’s the difference between the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership (Program Code: APLEAS) and the new Associate Certificate in Inclusive leadership (Program code: ILEAAS)? 

2. How to I determine what courses I have completed and what courses I still need to complete for program completion?

To see which courses you have completed:

1. Log in to MyÅ·±¦¹ÙÍø >Student Self-service >(Academics) >Unofficial Transcript to view the courses you have completed.
2. To see which courses are required for the program go to the Program Details page.
3. Compare the courses you have completed against the list of program requirements

3. I am a certificate student who is halfway through the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership, and I won’t be able to complete the courses prior to May 28, 2026. What should I do?

If you can’t complete the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership prior to the deadline, you can contact the program area by email leadership@jibc.ca by August 31, 2025 and ask to be withdrawn from the existing program and registered in the new Associate Certificate in Inclusive Leadership. Prior to September 1^st there will be no cost to do this. After this time there will be a cost to enroll in the new program (currently $75).

LEAD 1100 & LEAD 1101 will be accepted into the new program until Aug 31, 2027.  which means you must complete all program requirements for the Associate Certificate in Inclusive Leadership by that date.

All other courses in the program are new so you would need to complete all other program requirements.

If you have taken courses as part of Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership and want to receive credit for them, then you would need to complete the old certificate prior to May 28, 2026.

4. I have taken most of the courses in the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership. How long do I have to complete the certificate?

In order to complete the Assoc. Cert in Applied Leadership, you must be enrolled in the program prior to May 28, 2025 and completed all courses and submit your assessment by June 1st, 2026 

5. I have completed some of the courses for the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership but I haven’t enrolled in the program. Should I enroll in the old certificate or in the new certificate?

Both programs are valued. We recommend you make your decision based on how many courses you have completed in the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership, if you can complete the program by the deadline (June 1, 2026) and which program outcomes align with your learning goals. The new associate certificate in inclusive leadership is made up of new courses. Only LEAD 1100 & LEAD 1101 will be accepted towards the new program. Our team is happy to take through your options with you!

6. Is the new certificate better than the old certificate?

All certificates are valuable credentials. Please see the differences between the certificates in question 1.

7. What dates do I need to be aware of?

• May 28, 2025: Deadline to enrolment in the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership
• August 31, 2025: Contact the Centre for Leadership by this date if you wish to enroll in the new Associate Certificate of Inclusive Leadership at no cost.
• June 1, 2025: The new Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership is open for enrollment.
• June 1, 2026: Final deadline to complete all program requirements for the Associate Certificate in Applied Leadership, including the assessment. 

8. How do I find information on the new Certificate in Inclusive Leadership?

The webpage for the new certificate goes live on May 8^th. The program map is below. Courses will be available for   registration mid-May.