Strategic Management and Leadership: Five Reasons Why This Unique Certification Program Is for You
Septembber 02, 2025
In this video, Wils Théagène, the Academic Co-Director of the Strategic Management and Leadership certification program, talks about the five things that make it the only initiative of its kind in Canada.
The program was developed specifically to help Black business leaders take their growing organization to the next level, whatever industry they operate in.
Here are the top five reasons this program is different from anything else you’ll find on the market:
- It was developed for and by Black business leaders
It has been designed to meet their specific needs and address the realities they face every day.
- It provides access to a network of investors specializing in growth
Taking part in the program paves the way to an investment ecosystem consisting of experts in business growth, along with the tools required to secure funding.
- It comes with a tailored coaching plan
Personalized coaching will be provided to each participant to help them move forward with their plans.
- Participants can take part as a duo
This approach will help make sure two leaders from the same organization are on the same page as they look to the future.
- The program thinks big!
The ultimate goal is to encourage the creation of large Black-led organizations in order to boost productivity in Quebec, help diversify the province’s economy and drive economic inclusion.
➲ Learn more about the Certification in Strategic Management and Leadership.