Academy Alumni
Alumni benefits and incentives
As an alumnus of The Ivey Academy, you’ll join a network of more than 10,000 savvy professionals across all industries and sectors who have worked on their own development. You’ll be a life-long member of this network, with the opportunity to engage with fellow Ivey Academy alumni and tap into some great alumni benefits.
Digital credentials
Digital badges
A badge is an authentic digital artifact you’ll receive when you complete an Ivey Academy program. Each badge outlines the specific knowledge and skills required to earn it and has a unique URL that can be shared electronically via social media and email.
What’s the benefit of having a digital badge?
A digital badge showcases your achievements and commitment to professional development with your network. You can display digital badges on social media, websites, ePortfolios, professional networks, and email signatures.
Digital certificates
In addition to a traditional printed certificate, you’ll also receive a digital certificate. When someone in your network clicks your digital badge, they’ll see your personalized certificate showing you completed an Ivey Academy program. It’s the online equivalent of hanging a paper certificate on your office wall.
Discounts on programs
- All Ivey Academy alumni receive a 25-per-cent discount for Leadership Suite, Focused Programs, and select Industry-Specific Partner programs. For further details on our alumni discounts, click here.
News & communication
- Ivey Academy alumni are part of the Ivey Business School community. As an alum, you’ll receive a monthly School-wide alumni e-newsletter, @InTouch, that provides updates on School news, events, and research.
Event invitations
- Stay connected with The Ivey Academy and your network of peers through exclusive events hosted by The Ivey Academy. Visit our Events page to learn about our upcoming events. We hope to see you soon!
Alumni Testimonials
December 16, 2019
Shift your leadership perspective
Catriona Le May Doan, two-time Olympic gold medalist and President & CEO of Sport Calgary, shares how The Ivey Academy's CommunityShift™ program shifted her leadership perspective to become a more team-focused leader.
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April 10, 2019
Cole Mason, VP of Strategy at Arcane, explains how the peer network he built from taking an Ivey Academy program continues to help him in his current role.
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July 3, 2019
Expand your strategic viewpoint
Rhonda Choja, VP, Corporate and Advisory Services, at Libro Credit Union talks about how the Ivey Executive Program exposed her to new ways of thinking and helped her commit to continuous growth and learning as a leader.
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May 6, 2019
Discover a new kind of learning
Eddie Lopez, barber, and owner of London, Ontario-based barber shop Elevated Barbers Inc., shares how The Ivey Academy’s teaching method exceeded his expectations and how he’s planning on implementing what he learned in his own business.
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April 6, 2018
Explore your leadership potential
Leila Verheyen, Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships at CNIB, explains how the Ivey Leadership Program (2016) allowed her to explore her leadership potential in an environment outside the not-for-profit realm.
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December 12, 2019
Lead change and transform your future
Kunle Tauhid, Vice President, Financing & Consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), explains how the Ivey Leadership Program's applicable tools helped him prepare his team – and organization – for a constantly changing business environment.
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May 7, 2020
The new competitive advantage: organizational resilience
On Global Ivey Day 2020, Ivey Academy professors David Loree and Martha Maznevski delivered a complimentary livestream to discuss strategies and tactics that improve an organization's chances of thriving and surviving turbulence.
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October 30, 2019
How to have difficult conversations
The Ivey Academy held its fourth event for executive education alumni to learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve differences with others, and improve their skills at talking about tough issues.
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May 10, 2019
Courage and accountability in leadership
The Ivey Academy held its third event for executive education alumni to discuss courage, exercising voice, and creating an environment where people can show their courage yet remain accountable to their colleagues and organization.
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September 28, 2018
The Ivey Academy holds second annual alumni event
The Ivey Academy holds alumni event to launch new brand and address the state of L&D in Canada.
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November 13, 2017
The Ivey Academy hosts inaugural alumni event
The Ivey Academy's inaugural alumni event on embedding leadership practices was held at Airship 37 in Toronto's historic Distillery District.
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