This unique leadership training & development program provides a learning opportunity like no other. In just eight, half-day modules, learners will be coached by industry experts across a variety of disciplines, in real-time, to gain practical experience and develop an individual leadership philosophy and style.
Our Industry Project Partner will provide students in the Applied Leadership Program with experience addressing potential real-world challenges.
Participants will be challenged to inspire action in others by practicing hands-on tactics and acquiring the necessary skills to lead resilient teams to successful outcomes, culminating in an industry sponsored capstone project.
Why you should take this program:
- Career advancement - leadership and soft skills are among the most in-demand skills across all industries and sectors.
- Applied learning - this program is not about textbooks and lectures, but rather taking the knowledge you will learn and the skills you will build to solve real-world leadership problems.
- Networking & professional connections - connect and work with like-minded individuals from a cross section of backgrounds, industries and varied experiences.
- Minimal time commitment - in only a few hours per week, you will be exposed to the key principles and practices of professional, successful leaders.
- Incredible instructors - a selection of industry professionals who work in the field, conduct research and maintain outstanding credentials.
Who should attend?
- Individuals interested in progressing into, or are currently in, a supervisory or leadership role
- Newly appointed team leaders or supervisors
- Organizations invested in succession planning and /or developing current supervisors
Schedule
Thursdays, April 24 - June 12, 2025
5:00pm to 8:30pm
Format for Spring 2025
In-Person - Windsor Hall
Time Commitment
3.5 hours of class per week for 8 weeks, 1-2 hours/week of work outside of class
Fees
$1,250 + HST
UWindsor Alumni, staff, students and Hire UWindsor Partners are eligible for discounts on enrolment. Contact continue@uwindsor.ca to receive the discount code.
Payment plan available
Pay in full now or pay $25.00 deposit now and remaining fees due 7 days before start of class This $25.00 deposit option will be active up until 10 days before the start of the class. Students who opt for this payment option are required to pay their fees in full, at least 10 days before the start of the course. Students who fail to make their payment by this time, will be dropped from the course.
Interested in sending a member from your organization? You may be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant as a way to off-set the cost.
- This program is eligible for the OSAP Micro-credential application (OSAPMC).
- Participants must be registered into the program prior to applying for OSAPMC.
- Participants are obligated to pay their fees in full, at least 10 days before the class start date
- If you wish to withdraw from the program, you must email your drop request to our team at continue@uwindsor.ca at least one week before the course start date to receive a full refund (less the $25.00 administrative fee)
- Register for this program accordingly to allow ample time for your application to be processed. It takes approximately 10-15 business days for the OSAPMC application to be processed.
For more information, please visit our OSAP-MC website, or email our financial aid office.
Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites for this offering, it is expected that learners will have:
- Basic computer skills
- English language proficiency
- 3-5 years of work experience