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Advanced Impact Certificates
Choose your unique pathway through a focused set of learning experiences to build advanced expertise in critical business areas.
Put Your Learning into Practice
The top leadership roles in organizations are evolving. Companies now trust technology, inclusion, and sustainability experts to guide strategy into the future. Earning an Advanced Impact Certificate from Ivey proves your readiness for a changing business world and helps you drive practical results for your organization.
Certificate Pathways
An Advanced Impact Certificate is designed to help you—and your organization—solve pressing challenges and boost your competitive advantage. With new program offerings announced monthly, you can customize a unique certificate pathway to fit your learning needs.
Core Program
Select One
Complete an Ivey program focused on sustainability, inclusion, or digitalization. Boost your business acumen, connect with other leaders, and bring back the latest research insights.
Flex Options
Select Two
Choose from a rotating selection of interactive workshops on focused topic areas. Programs in our Leadership Suite, such as the Ivey Leadership Program, also qualify as a flex option.
Action Learning Studio
Customized Project
Work directly with an Ivey faculty member to develop an implementation plan addressing a practical challenge, change, or opportunity in your role at work. Create real impact through learning.
Ivey Academy Digital Leader
Ivey Academy Digital Leaders are equipped to lead technology-driven change and innovation within their organization. They add essential value through deep expertise in analytics, digital transformation, and emergent technologies.
- Core Program (1)
- Flex Options (choose 2, or an additional Core Program)
- Action Learning Studio Project
Core Programs
Choose one core program to start your digital leadership certificate pathway.
Data-Informed Leadership
7 sessions over 3 weeks
Practice the essential skills you need to enhance your leadership with data. Work more effectively with data professionals and accurately interpret data insights for decision-making.
Innovating for Digital Transformation
3 days
Accelerate digital transformation in your team, department, or organization. Harness innovation strategies, new technologies, and leadership skills to drive successful change.
Flex Options
Choose two flexible workshops, or layer in one of our leadership programs. New offerings are announced monthly.
Value Creation for the Web3 Era
2 sessions over 1 week
Explore emerging transformations in digital connectivity and find practical applications of Web3 technologies for your organization’s strategy, operations, and workforce.
Customer Dynamics in the Digital World
3 sessions over two weeks
Leverage data and technology to measure, understand, and improve your customer’s experience. Find practical ways to apply cutting-edge insights across any organization.
Sustainability and Digital Innovation
2 sessions over 1 week
Use emerging technologies to boost performance while achieving strategic environmental and social sustainability goals for your organization’s future.
Leading Creative Innovation
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Harness the potential of creative thinking to jump-start innovation in your organization and unlock your team's true potential.
Accelerating Leadership with AI
2 sessions over 1 week
Redefine your approach to management through the lens of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT. Navigate the new evolution of work and lead change in your organization.
Action Learning Studio Project
The Studio project centers around a real-world challenge or opportunity in your role at work. Working one-to-one with an expert Ivey faculty advisor, you will apply your learning, address Critical Issues for your organization, and drive impactful, measurable change. An Ivey Action Learning Studio Project is required to complete the certificate.
Ivey Academy Inclusive Leader
Ivey Academy Inclusive Leaders are experts in leading inclusive teams, building culture alignment, and bringing people together to create shared value. They lead people and teams toward a shared sense of belonging and purpose at work.
- Core Program (1)
- Flex Options (choose 2, or an additional Core Program)
- Action Learning Studio Project
Core Programs
Choose one core program to start your inclusive leadership certificate pathway.
Communication and Leadership Presence
3 days
Enhance your leadership presence and bring your authentic self forward. Practice communication skills with peer support to discover a deeper awareness of your leadership identity.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Practice
3 days
Empower your teams with reciprocity, trust, and belonging. Nurture supportive relationships and a sustainable organizational culture through equity and inclusion.
Flex Options
Choose two flexible workshops, or layer in one of our leadership programs. New offerings are announced monthly.
Neurodiversity and Belonging at Work
2 sessions over 1 week
Learn essential strategies to unlock better communication, creativity, and performance. Lead people as individuals and empower your team through understanding and inclusion.
Leadership and Resilience Through Stress
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Help your team members identify and implement essential resources to support long-term adaptability through evolving workplace stressors.
Adapting Leadership to Social Styles
2 sessions over 1 week
COMING SOON. Tailor your communication approach to the unique styles of your peers, followers, and leaders for more effective leadership.
Gender, Family, and Caregiving in Leadership
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Find strategies to navigate personal and professional growth in your leadership journey. Coach your team and help your organization promote the advancement of diverse leadership.
Action Learning Studio Project
The Studio project centers around a real-world challenge or opportunity in your role at work. Working one-to-one with an expert Ivey faculty advisor, you will apply your learning, address Critical Issues for your organization, and drive impactful, measurable change. An Ivey Action Learning Studio Project is required to complete the certificate.
Ivey Academy Sustainable Leader
Ivey Academy Sustainable Leaders are focused on leading the implementation of sustainable business practices and rethinking organizational processes to align with social and environmental sustainability goals. Coming soon.
- Core Program (1)
- Flex Options (choose 2, or an additional Core Program)
- Action Learning Studio Project
Questions about Certificates
Participants must complete their learning pathway within three years of their first program experience. Existing alumni of programs may apply previous learning credentials earned with Ivey towards certificates until May 1, 2026.
Workshops and programs are available on a rotating basis. Programs are offered throughout the year in Calgary, Banff, London, Toronto, and online. Click here to contact us and receive a notification of new dates for specific programs.
You can earn your Ivey Leadership Certificate by combining programs and workshops according to the requirements outlined on our Certificates page. Programs can be completed in any order, and optional offerings can be selected individually at your own pace.
Ivey Academy Leaders can share a 10% discount on Open Enrolment programs and workshops with friends, peers, or colleagues. You will also receive a 50% discount on the first run of select newly-introduced programs or workshops. Click here to learn more about alumni benefits.
Get one-to-one advice from our team
Our Learning and Development advisors are here to help you choose the certificate pathway that's right for you. Book a meeting to discuss certificate options, funding resources, and upcoming programs.
