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.

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Masterclass

Economic Security

Wesley Wark

This masterclass examines threats to Canada’s economic security, including espionage, IP theft, cyber risks, and vulnerabilities in research, alongside evolving foreign investment scrutiny practices.

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Masterclass

Strengthening National Security Legislation

Wesley Wark

This masterclass explores key national security legislation in Canada, including the CSIS, CSE, RCMP, and Investment Canada Acts, addressing legislative gaps and future challenges.

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Masterclass

Calculating Social Return on Investment

Ann Fitz-Gerald

This masterclass teaches Social Return on Investment (SROI) calculation, exploring alternative performance management approaches and using financial proxies to monetize social outcomes through case study simulation.

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Masterclass

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Mark Humphries

This masterclass explains Generative AI, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs), their impact on technology, governance, and society, and their future potential and risks.

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Masterclass

Technology Governance: An Overview

Dmytro Chumachenko

This masterclass explores key technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain, examining their societal impacts and the governance challenges they present in today’s evolving tech landscape.

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Masterclass

Data Science, Data Engineering and Data Analytics

M. Tamer Özsu

This masterclass offers a comprehensive review of the data science ecosystem, covering data engineering, analysis, protection, ethics, and exploring its social and policy implications.

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Masterclass

Computer Security and Privacy

Florian Kerschbaum

This masterclass covers computer security, privacy, cryptography, and their legal implications, with sessions on techniques, economics, AI integration, and practical considerations.

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Masterclass

Responsibly Navigating AI Data Challenge to Unlock Innovation and Manage Risks

Lee Tiedrich

This masterclass explores the AI Data Challenge, focusing on legal issues surrounding data use, protection, and optimization in AI, with strategies for managing legal uncertainties in AI-driven creations.

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Masterclass

Unlocking Responsible AI Innovation and Managing Risks in the Rapidly Changing Legal and Policy Landscape

Lee Tiedrich

This masterclass offers strategic insights into the evolving AI policy landscape, guiding organizations on responsibly leveraging AI while managing risks and participating in policy development.

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Masterclass

Insider Threats

Wesley Wark

This masterclass explores insider threats, focusing on Canadian case studies, security screening standards, and strategies for building a strong security culture within organizations.