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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Executive Course

Innovation policy making in an intangible economy: freedom to operate

James W. Hinton

This course examines the role of intellectual property and data in the innovation economy, highlighting Canada’s outdated economic policies and the global shift towards knowledge-based, data-driven strategies.

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Executive Course

Strategic Policy Leadership

Ann Fitz-Gerald

This course focuses on effective policy leadership, addressing problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making to navigate complex challenges and institutional transformation in both public and private sectors.

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Executive Course

Intangibles: Financial Reporting and Valuation

Bruce McConomy, Sarin John

This course explores financial reporting and asset valuation in a data-driven world, focusing on intangibles accounting, valuation methodologies, and tools for effective organizational performance management.

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Executive Course

Intelligence and National Security

Wesley Wark

This course deepens strategic understanding of intelligence and security, covering Canadian and global perspectives, governance, legal frameworks, and contemporary challenges through expert-led discussions and case studies.

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Executive Course

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Ann Fitz-Gerald

This course teaches participants how to use data and evidence for robust policy recommendations, incorporating data analytics methodology and practical group work to solve real-life problems.

Executive Certificate

Productivity and Prosperity in the Age of Intangibles

Jim Hinton

This course explores productivity and prosperity in the digital age, focusing on how businesses transition from tangible assets to intangibles like data, intellectual property, and digital platforms.

Executive Certificate

Leadership in Digital Governance

Dan Ciuriak and Anil Arora

This course offers frameworks for resilient leadership in digital governance, focusing on fostering ethical, accountable, and transparent decision-making in the Age of Intangibles.

Executive Certificate

Building Digital Foundations

Dmytro Chumachenko

This module provides a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies driving digital transformation, focusing on tools and skills for building secure, efficient systems and addressing governance challenges.

Executive Certificate

Digital Risk Management and Cybersecurity

Florian Kerschbaum

This course covers digital risk management, focusing on cybersecurity’s role in public security. Participants will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while aligning with governance priorities.

Executive Certificate

Digital Auditing and Accountability

Bruce McConomy

This course explores digital auditing and assurance frameworks, focusing on ensuring transparency in the development and deployment of emerging digital technologies, especially intangible assets.