Lead with Data & Applied AI
The Graduate Academic Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, & Organizational Leadership is a hybrid certificate for mid-to-senior professionals who want to turn AI and data into real organizational results—without pausing their career.
3 courses · ~60 hours
Finish in four months
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Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI and Organizational Leadership
*Recommended B+ average (8.5/12 GPA); all applications welcome.
What you’ll walk away with
- Confidence using AI and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making.
- A practical data and AI strategy you’ll design and present during the program.
- Hands-on experience with modern tools and dashboards.
- Responsible AI practices you can put into production with your team.
Is this for me?
Designed for mid-to-senior professionals who need to translate AI and data into business value.
- Professionals pivoting into data-informed roles
- Managers seeking to improve team productivity with AI
- Leaders seeking to introduce data and AI initiatives to their teams
Program at-a-glance
Format
Hybrid: live online sessions + on-demand modules + 2-day in-person residency in Burlington.
Timeline
Three 2-unit courses (~20 hrs each) completed in one term. Finish in four months. Winter 2026 intake.
Admission
Honours Bachelor’s; B+ average recommended (8.5/12 GPA). All applications considered.
Tuition
$4,999 CAD tuition plus $170 supplemental fee.
What you’ll learn
GC700 · Strategic Leadership with Data & AI
- Build and present a real-world data & AI strategy; learn to align teams using OKRs/KPIs.
- Redesign workflows for AI-supported decision-making; analyze cross-industry use cases.
- Includes a required 2-day, in-person residency (January 30-31, 2026).
GC701 · Leveraging AI for Organizational Leadership
- Use generative AI/assistants for planning and productivity on real tasks.
- Develop your working leadership toolkit based on your AI strategy.
- Fully online; mix of live and on-demand learning.
Elective: GC702 · Business Data Fundamentals (Cloud)
- Implement a data-first strategy using cloud platforms and dashboards.
- Manage structured & unstructured data; build fluency in modern tools and architectures.
- Fully online; mix of live and on-demand learning.
Elective: GC703 · AI Foundations for Business
- Execute an AI-first strategy; understand model design, deployment & governance.
- Test and evaluate ML solutions; lead AI adoption with confidence and ethics.
- Fully online; mix of live and on-demand learning.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Ryan Tessier is a technology strategist, educator and senior leader in Canada’s energy sector. With a PhD in mathematics focused on machine learning and quantum systems, he helps professionals turn AI and data into tools for leadership, strategy and transformation.
He has led national training initiatives including the Microsoft Canada Digital Skills program and is known for making complex concepts accessible and actionable.
Residency Dates
- Winter CohortJanuary 30-31, 2026
- Residencies take place at the
Ron Joyce Centre
in Burlington, ON.
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