Certificate in Leadership and Management
The Certificate in Leadership and Management program is an online program specifically designed to meet the needs of those starting their career in or aspiring towards leadership positions in health care. This program will enhance participants’ knowledge and expertise in managing and leading clinical teams to support:
- excellence in patient care;
- high performance operations, and;
- healthy work environments.
All course content is relevant for working in healthcare systems around the world. Those promoted to healthcare leadership roles are often recognized for their exceptional contributions as healthcare professionals. However, these individuals may not have the knowledge and experience needed to lead others. This certificate program offers participants opportunities to engage in critical reflection and dialogue to support development of their personal management and leadership skills. The courses address a wide variety of situations, and common issues encountered in these roles such as, workplace conflict, patient flow, staff scheduling, addressing poor performance indicators (employee and clinical outcomes), and implementing change (e.g. patient population; physical space; new quality or operational directives).
Note: New for 2025-2026 the Certificate program courses have been revised as three 9-week courses from the previous four 6-week courses. This is in response to feedback from participants related to a need to extend specific content areas over a longer timeframe to facilitate learning & completion of evaluative components. We greatly appreciate this feedback! Anyone currently in progress in the program will be offered an individualized learning plan to ensure completion of the full Certificate . Please contact pd.nursing@utoronto.ca to discuss (or respond to directed e-mails about this in the next few weeks)
How long does the program take?
The Certificate in Leadership & Management program is comprised of three courses / micro-credentials offered by the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing in an online learning environment. Within the weekly modules, you will study in your own time and at your own pace. Maximum time to complete the program and receive the certificate is three years. Participants who successfully complete all three courses will receive the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Continuing Professional Development Certificate in Leadership & Management.
Certificate Criteria
Participants must successfully complete all 3 courses, normally over a three-year period, to earn the Certificate in Leadership and Management. A passing grade of 70% is set for each course/micro-credential. Courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development cannot be credited towards a degree program.
- Participants may take individual courses without completing the full certificate
- Courses may be taken in any order
Each course in this Certificate program is approved as a micro-credential with eCampus Ontario.
Link to Ontario Micro-credentials portal https://microlearnontario.ca/
Bloomberg Centre for Professional Development’s Strategic Alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL).
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) and the Bloomberg Centre for Professional Development (CPD) have a Strategic Alliance partnership. The alliance allows Bloomberg CPD to use the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework & Leadership Self-Assessment, throughout the Leadership & Management and Clinical Leadership in Long-Term Care certificate programs.
The alliance also provides certificate participants with the opportunity to become a member of CCHL at the reduced College student rate, and to receive advanced standing (reduced cost & requirements, 7 post CHE completion credits, and exemption from experience requirements) when applying to become a Certified Health Executive (CHE) through CCHL.
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Course Format
This certificate consists of 3 courses/micro-credential, each 9-weeks in duration and delivered through the University of Toronto’s learning management system (Quercus).
- Courses are primarily self-paced; however participants are required to engage in discussions and submit activities/assignments within identified timelines.
- Each course will host 1 – 2 LIVE (via Zoom) sessions for course instructors & participants to engage in group discussions (an alternative option is also available for this activity for those unable to attend).
- Participants can expect to allocate ~8 hours per week to complete the required components of the course. The time spent on any one module will vary from student to student based on your learning needs and style of learning.
- Each course utilizes a similar format and teaching methods. On a weekly basis, participants will view an e-learning module, read required readings, and actively engage with the course material by participating in various learning activities. The emphasis of learning activities and assignments is on the notion of application of theory to practice and critical reflection.
Available Courses
Leadership & Management 1: Role, Competencies and Context
This 9-week online course focuses on development of a foundational knowledge base in leadership & management. It is designed to meet the needs of those starting careers in or aspiring […]
Leadership & Management 2: Human & Business Resource Management
This 9-week online course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence for effectively leading and/or managing clinical teams’ human resources and business operations. It is designed to meet […]
Leadership & Management 3: Managing Business
This 6-week online course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence for leading/managing effective and efficient clinical teams. Content will specifically address fiscal and operational needs of high […]
What Others Have Said
This certificate exceeded my expectations, was able to apply concepts in real time in my role.
Far exceeded my expectations. The course modules and lectures by the instructors were outstanding.
A comprehensive introduction to leadership and management principles for novice leaders or those looking to move into formal leadership roles.
Every leader and manage should take this.
The program has far-exceeded my expectations. It is very well organized, the lectures, delivery and course content is excellent. The course content is appropriate for those in informal and formal leadership roles, as well as those in management positions.
Definitely helpful for a bedside healthcare professional aspiring to a managerial role to take. Many things I never thought of or considered previously, which made me think outside the box.