About Executive Education
From knowledge to impact
Our purpose: To advance individuals and organizations by turning knowledge into impact.
Short management programs
In person | Online | At your workplace
HEC Montréal Executive Education is the executive training arm of HEC Montréal, a university recognized among the top business schools worldwide.
Flexible formats, international reach: Delivered online, hybrid, or in person in Montréal and around the world, our programs, certifications, and custom trainings adapt to the needs of organizations both locally and globally.
With more than 80 short programs (1 to 9 days), we support decision-makers operating in complex and constantly evolving environments. Our offer covers the entire management spectrum.
“Our ambition is clear: to transform knowledge into impact. Through the excellence of our faculty at HEC Montréal, as well as our field experts, we support leaders in addressing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We look forward to welcoming you.”
Dominique Anglade, Executive Director, Executive Education HEC Montréal
What sets us apart
Globally recognized excellence
Executive Education HEC Montréal ranks, for the second consecutive year, #1 in Canada in the Financial Times Executive Education 2026 ranking for its short programs designed for leaders, managers, and professionals.
It holds the 28th position globally, up two places, and has remained in the top 30 for three years. It stands alongside leading institutions such as HEC Paris, London Business School, the University of Oxford, INSEAD, and IMD.
HEC Montréal is the first school in North America to be granted the three most prestigious accreditations for university business education, a testament to the high quality of its education and research.
An action-oriented learning experience
Executive Education HEC Montréal combines academic rigor, field expertise, and agility to address today’s organizational challenges.
Leaders develop the skills and confidence to act with clarity in complex contexts and strengthen their decision-making. Learning becomes a true driver of transformation.
"Grounded in academic rigor, driven by research, and aligned with organizational challenges, our programs empower leaders to turn uncertainty into informed decisions, artificial intelligence into a performance driver, and ideas into sustainable results."
Globally recognized credentials and certifications
All our programs lead to an official certificate or credential — a mark of excellence, credibility, and distinction recognized worldwide.
Choosing the School means joining a benchmark institution and turning your development into a true strategic advantage.
An inspiring network
The experience continues beyond the classroom through Executive Education HEC Montréal alumni network. This community enables participants to stay connected, expand their professional network, and continuously evolve their practices alongside other engaged leaders.
Member of a globally recognized network of excellence
As an active member of UNICON, a consortium of more than 120 business schools, Executive Education HEC Montréal has access to an exclusive network of partners at some of the best universities from around the planet. Through them, we can reach out to learners across the world, take advantage of leading-edge technologies and team up with expert instructors worldwide.
Results that speak for themselves
For over 65 years, thousands of leaders and hundreds of organizations have trusted us to develop the skills that drive their success.