This course equips you to strengthen governance structures, promote accountability, and guide ethical organizational behavior. You'll gain the skills needed to
# Certification in Corporate Governance. In addition to your traditional role as a steward of the organization’s mission and financial performance, you now must serve as a strategic partner and a key driver of its success and sustainability. As such, you have to weigh in on a range of social, environmental and political issues. Not only that, but you must make informed decisions about advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and seamlessly incorporate regulatory changes into the business’s strategy. How do you maneuver through the complexity and uncertainty of this environment, while taking these crucial factors into account? How do you manage the ambiguity inherent in serving on a board? Set yourself apart with this certification, which goes beyond theory, offering unique simulations to prepare you to fully assume your role. The successful completion of this program entitles you to a digital certificate. Two new certifications in project management and governance to strengthen leadership and tackle the challenges of organizations in transformation.
# Excellence in Governance: The Role and Responsibilities of the Board. This 2.5-day program is designed for leaders who want to better understand how boards of directors shape the direction and success of modern organizations. Through board simulation-based learning, you will lead and step into the role of board member—and board chair—to explore the real-time decisions boards must make across governance, strategy, succession planning, and risk and crisis leadership. Over the course of the program, you’ll engage in dynamic board simulations focused on key governance and current or modern challenges that board members face. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of the evolving role and responsibilities of boards, the dynamics of high-performing governance, and the practical skills to lead, support, and influence board decision-making in your organization. * Experience the role of the board chair and explore how leadership and governance intersect.
# Ivey Business School and Governance Professionals of Canada Launch Premier Executive Program for Governance Professionals and Executives Shaping the Future of Board Leadership. *This joint initiative, powered by Ivey’s case method and GPC’s national network, sets a new benchmark in governance education, designed to build influence, judgment, and boardroom impact.*. Toronto, ON – October 29, 2025 — A novel executive education program from Ivey Business School and the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is setting a new standard in strategic governance leadership. The ***Ivey-GPC Governance Leadership Program*** is designed for the senior governance professionals, executives, and directors reshaping how modern boards navigate in an increasingly complex global landscape. This initiative reflects Ivey’s broader commitment to shaping the future of governance in Canada and beyond. The program is open to senior governance professionals, executive leaders, board directors, and board-facing advisors who are ready to expand their influence and impact. ### About the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC). Ivey Business School at Western University is Canada’s leading provider of case-based business education.
GPC.D is a recognized Canadian designation attained by completing the ‘Governance in Practice’ Program. The program was created to help strengthen the skills of those who practice governance, to assist their boards and organizations in enhancing their overall governance processes. Those with GPC.D designations will set themselves apart with employers, boards and key stakeholders as leading governance professionals. The Governance in Practice Education Program consists of 3 courses – Foundations of Governance, Applied Governance and Strategic Governance. The program content is applicable to all type of organizations, across all industry sectors and jurisdictions, with a focus on the practical, hands-on role of governance professionals. Although not mandatory, because of the structure of the program, it is in the student’s best interest to take the course in order – Foundations of Governance, Applied Governance & Strategic Governance. The program offers students the opportunity to, collaborate with peers and instructors through the GPC-EP Forum, an exclusive portal for GPC-EP participants. 'Governance in Practice' curriculum covers the multi-disciplinary role of Governance Professionals.
This three-afternoon webinar will give you insight into the world of an executive. It will enable you, in a safe space, to practice your skills.
# Governance Program. ## Private Capital Governance Program. Presented by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) and delivered in partnership with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). The VC Governance Program, delivered in collaboration with the Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD), is designed to empower VC investors, independent directors, and CEOs. This program will deepen your understanding of best practices, provide insights into recent corporate governance developments, and equip you with practical skills and strategies to drive governance excellence in VC-backed organizations. The Toronto PE Governance Program, delivered by CVCA and ICD, is your opportunity to refine your governance skills and stay at the forefront of the industry. In addition to sharpening your skills as a high-performing board director, upon completion of the Private Capital Governance Program (Venture Capital Cohort) you will receive a unique digital and paper Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).
# ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program (GEP). Enhance your governance competencies with a foundational program to build the necessary skills to serve on boards effectively. Directors must understand their role to make a lasting impact and fulfill their fiduciary obligations to the board they serve. The first step is to gain an appreciation for the principles of board governance. The ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program (GEP) is an intensive two-day program focused on the key accountabilities, responsibilities and critical skills of board directors. Developed with the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, the GEP equips participants with the fundamentals of board governance through team-based learning, enhancing their contributions to board discussions and boosting their effectiveness as directors. This course is for newly appointed board directors and senior executives seeking to gain a deeper understanding of governance in the boardroom. To increase awareness of governance principles, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the board director while developing the required skills to serve more effectively.