Executive Development

Our portfolio of courses and masterclasses support the professional development goals of participants while offering different delivery formats that cater to the needs of busy mid- to senior careerists who seek expertise on domain-specific issues.

The BEI also offers an Executive Certificate program designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to master digital transformation and navigate governance challenges.

Additionally, BEI’s nimble operation is able to develop custom courses aimed at supporting a culture of learning within Government agencies and other organizations.

Masterclass

Evidence-Based Policy Analysis in a Digital Age

Ann Fitz-Gerald

This masterclass equips participants with tools and techniques for strategic policy development, focusing on analysis, decision-making, prioritization, and results-based accountability implementation.

Masterclass

The Trump Doctrine And The Future Of Canada’s Alliance Relationships

Wesley Wark

This masterclass explores Trump’s revived America First and Manifest Destiny doctrines, analyzing their implications for Canada’s alliance with the U.S., NATO, and Five Eyes.

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Masterclass

Foreign Interference: The Inquiry Report and Future Threats

Wesley Wark

This masterclass examines the Foreign Interference Inquiry’s findings and recommendations, exploring implementation challenges and future threats to Canada’s elections and democratic institutions.

Masterclass

Real-Time Data for Better Global Intelligence

Danielle Goldfarb

This masterclass explores how digital data and AI innovations can address global challenges, highlighting real-world cases, opportunities, and emerging risks in global affairs intelligence.

Executive Certificate

Organizational Transformation

Joel Blit

This course explores how digital tools and strategies can enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and foster innovation to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Executive Course

The National Security and Intelligence Review System

Wesley Wark

This course surveys the evolution of Canada’s national security review system, examining its legal foundations, current practices, key challenges, and best practices for effective oversight.

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Masterclass

AI Governance

Maral Niazi

This course equips participants with essential knowledge, frameworks, and tools for responsible AI governance, fostering ethical use, cross-sector collaboration, and future-ready organizational capabilities.

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Masterclass

Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis

Ann Fitz-Gerald

This masterclass develops core skills in strategic analysis, decision-making, and implementation, offering tools and insights to navigate diverse planning cultures and dynamic global trends.

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Masterclass

Leveraging the Data Explosion for the Public Interest

Danielle Goldfarb

This masterclass explores how new digital data sources, like sensors and online platforms, enhance traditional datasets to better monitor, anticipate, and respond to societal and economic changes.

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Masterclass

Understanding the Five Eyes and Canada’s Role

Wesley Wark

This masterclass explores the Five Eyes alliance, its history, key instruments, and the value of Canada’s contributions to addressing national and global security threats.