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

Arctic Security and Canadian Defence Policy

Wesley Wark

This masterclass analyzes Canada’s 2024 defense policy, “Our North, Strong and Free,” examining its focus on Arctic security, NATO contributions, and the challenges posed by evolving global threats.

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Executive Course

Sustainable Finance and the Green Transition Toolbox

Olaf Weber

This course explores sustainable finance concepts, focusing on the integration of environmental, social, and economic factors into financial decision-making, including climate finance, impact investing, and green bonds.

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Executive Course

Gender-Responsive Governance

Jenna Hennebry

This course explores gender-responsive governance, focusing on integrating gender perspectives into policy development to address the needs and challenges of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ groups while promoting equality and empowerment.

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Executive Course

Strategies for Good: Innovation in the Public Sector

Colleen Loomis

This course explores innovation in the public sector, focusing on overcoming resistance to change, leading innovation at various levels, and managing the full innovation cycle with real-world examples.

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This course examines the role of intellectual property and data in the innovation economy, highlighting Canada’s outdated economic policies and the global shift towards knowledge-based, data-driven strategies.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

OnDemand

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.