Brief Course Description

In today’s dynamic and interconnected world, effective leadership goes beyond traditional management skills. Modern Leadership and Emotional Intelligence is a comprehensive micro-credential course designed to empower both emerging and experienced leaders with the emotional and interpersonal competencies needed to navigate complex organizational environments. Grounded in contemporary research and best practices, this course explores the core principles of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and their practical application in leadership. Participants will develop critical skills in self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation—key drivers for better decision-making, building resilient teams, and achieving sustained organizational success.

Career Occupation

The following career occupations require prior relevant work experience, in addition to completion of this introductory micro-credential, and are intended for individuals in supervisory, coordination, or people-facing roles. This program does not independently qualify learners to access these careers.

1. Project Management Professional
2. Human Resources Professionals
3. Business Managers/Consultants
4. Sales Managers
5. Operations Supervisors/Managers (General)

Admission Requirements

1. Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR)
   • Prior to acceptance, applicants must meet one of the following Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR):
     • Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
     • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
     • Students from non-English speaking countries must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education and provide verified results for one of the English Language Proficiency tests listed below:

2. Mature Student Applicants
Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are unable to provide official secondary or post-secondary education records may demonstrate English proficiency by:

• Submitting a signed attestation confirming they have completed at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages, and
• Completing the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing, and WritePlacer) with the following minimum scores:
  • Reading 235
  • Writing 235
  • WritePlacer: 4

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate self-awareness by identifying personal emotional triggers and their impact on leadership effectiveness.
• Apply emotional intelligence strategies to enhance team collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Integrate empathy and emotional regulation techniques into daily leadership practices to improve workplace dynamics.
• Evaluate complex situations to make balanced, emotionally intelligent decisions under pressure.
• Influence organizational culture by modelling emotionally intelligent leadership behaviours that drive performance and resilience.

Method(s) Of Evaluation

The following methods are used to evaluate students:

• Continuous Assessment:  Instructors regularly evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, or discussions This provides ongoing feedback about how well students understand and apply the course material.
• Formative Assessments: These assessments are used throughout the course to provide feedback and guide student learning, such as ungraded quizzes, drafts of papers, or practice presentations. They help our instructors to identify student weaknesses and provide additional instruction or clarification.
• Summative Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations, such as reports, projects, final exams or case studies, are conducted at the end of each course to measure student learning.
• Grading: Students are graded based on the criteria listed below for each course:

Table 1

Completion Requirements

To complete the program and qualify for a Certificate, the student must:

• Attend a minimum of 10 out of 13 classes
• Attend a minimum of 90% of each class or obtain a written exemption from the program chair.  Lesson 1 is mandatory.
• Complete all homework assignments, class tests, and final exams.
• Achieve a minimum of 60% grade.

Program Duration 

The program is offered in three formats:

• Full-time basis:
  • Duration: 2 (20 hours per week)
• Part-time basis:
  • Duration: 13 weeks (3 hours per week)
• Part-time basis (additional)
  • Duration: 6 weeks (6.5 hours per week)

Please note: Completion duration may vary based on individual students’ pace.

Homework Hours

Students will be given homework assignments that require 3-4 hours per lesson. 

Delivery Method(s)

This program will be offered:

• In-Class Instruction: 100%
• Distance Education: 100% distance –  synchronous and asynchronous
• Combined delivery: 50% in class, 50% distance – synchronous and asynchronous

Required Course Materials

Students enrolled in the course will be provided with a curated course pack, which includes:

• Lesson outlines
• Case studies
• Selected academic and industry articles
• Practical toolkits and activity guides
• Supplementary reading materials relevant to each module

Cost of Materials: A resource fee of CAD $50 is charged for access to the course pack and digital content.

Recommended Textbooks (Self-Purchased):

1. Connors, Christopher D. (2021), Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations. Callisto Publisher. ISBN 978-1646115600.
2. Goleman Daniel, Boyatzis, Richard, McKee Annie (2017), Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, Publisher 

These texts serve as valuable references for understanding theoretical foundations and applying practical tools throughout the program.

Program Organization

• Modern Leadership & Emotional Intelligence is a standalone micro-credential course consisting of 39 hours of instruction.
• The course may be delivered using one of the four duration options, depending on student interest and enrollment levels. Table 2 below outlines the delivery options in further detail:

Table 2

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