Change Management and Innovation

Change management and innovation aren’t just for organizational leaders – they’re for anyone looking to enhance their career and drive meaningful progress. In a world where change is constant and innovation is key to success, make sure you have the ability to effectively manage both.

Developed in consultation with leading subject matter experts, the Change Management and Innovation Certificate will help you strategically problem solve, identify innovations, and successfully engage staff, clients and stakeholders to make improvements.

Solve Problems and Identify Innovations

These skills are invaluable to advance your career by learning to lead improvement and innovation across public, private and sectors such as non-profit and healthcare. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career or strengthen your team’s capabilities, this certificate provides the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence. 

This certificate program will prepare you to deliver exceptional results, tap into your team’s potential for innovation and improve your own and your organization’s problem-solving capabilities. These skills will be invaluable to advancing your career by learning to lead improvement and innovation at your own organization or business. 

Change Management and Innovation Certificate 

The Change Management and Innovation Certificate is perfect if you're looking to lead transformation and drive innovation within your organization. You'll gain expertise in managing change, solving complex problems and engaging stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions across various sectors. 

Have a group or team that you want to train on change management and innovation? The program can be customized to meet your organization's unique needs and delivered as a custom training offering. 

Change Management and Innovation Certificate Requirements 

To complete the Centre for Continuing Education Change Management and Innovation Certificate, you will complete 7 courses: Fundamentals of Innovation; Identifying Innovation; Change Management; Inspiring Innovation; Data Analytics for Innovation; Staff and Client Engagement; Implementing and Sustaining change; and Operational and Strategic Problem Solving.  

The Fundamentals of Innovation course should be taken first in the program.  

All courses are offered a) in-person 2-day or b) remote 1/2 day over 3 days format. You must commit to a total of 14 hours of learning including: pre-work, after class work with your group, and on your own.  

Through case studies, instruction and simulation, you will have the opportunities to practice applying this innovative approach so it can be immediately applied in your workplace. 

What is Change Management and Innovation? 

Here’s what Change management and innovation often involves:  

Adapting to Technological Advances 

With the rapid pace of technological change, professionals must continually innovate to integrate new tools and processes. 

Crisis Management 

In times of crisis, such as economic downturns or global events like pandemics, the ability to manage change becomes critical. 

Fostering a Culture of Innovation 

Innovation is key to staying competitive in today's market. 

Enhancing Employee Engagement 

Effective change management leads to better communication and engagement among employees, reducing resistance to change and improving overall morale and productivity. 

Effective change management and innovation will ensure that your team remains productive and motivated during times of transition. Whether it's a change in strategy, personnel or processes, managing change with ease requires a thoughtful, well-executed approach.