Schulich ExecEd

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how organizations operate, make decisions, and plan for change. Understanding how to work with AI and analytics is becoming an important part of strategic leadership.

Schulich ExecEd's Applied Graduate Certificate in AI & Analytics for Leaders is designed to help professionals build practical fluency in AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Through applied learning and hands-on exercises, participants explore how AI tools can support innovation, organizational performance, and more informed decision-making.

The program includes Canada’s first AI & Data Leadership Lab, where participants engage directly with tools such as ChatGPT while exploring responsible and practical AI adoption.

Designed for mid-career and senior professionals, the program focuses on connecting AI and analytics concepts to practical workplace applications while supporting thoughtful approaches to digital transformation.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/applied-graduate-certificate-in-ai-analytics-for-leaders/

How leaders communicate, carry themselves, and respond under pressure often shapes how their ideas are received. Executive presence is not a fixed trait, but a set of behaviours that can be examined, refined, and practiced over time.

Schulich ExecEd's Schulich Executive Presence program focuses on developing greater awareness of how leaders show up in professional environments, both in person and virtually. Through guided exploration of communication, body language, interpersonal dynamics, and storytelling, participants build a more intentional approach to leadership presence.

The program encourages participants to reflect on how their communication style influences perception, trust, and engagement. Emphasis is placed on practical application, helping leaders strengthen clarity, composure, and adaptability in workplace interactions.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/schulich-executive-presence/

Last call to enrol in to Schulich ExecEd's Leadership 2: Advanced Leadership for Senior Managers and Directors.

Designed for experienced leaders navigating increasingly complex organizational environments, this five-day program explores how leadership evolves at more senior levels of responsibility. Participants examine topics including purposeful leadership, organizational design, culture shaping, strategic decision-making, and mobilizing teams.

The program encourages leaders to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on how they approach structure, direction, and decision-making across the organization. Emphasis is placed on practical application, helping participants connect concepts directly to their own leadership context.

Upcoming session begins May 25, 2026.

Enrol now: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/leadership-2-advanced-leadership-for-senior-managers-and-directors/