Who we are

We provide executive training and professional development programs designed to enhance your skills in areas including leadership, marketing and business development, communication, management, business acumen and project management.

Program schedule (by date)

 

Summer 2026 programs

Project Management | June 3-4

Take your project management skills to the next level and learn to lead through the full project life cycle.

In-person: 2 days | June 3-4

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Negotiation and Consensus Building | June 10

Unlock powerful negotiation skills and build your confidence in achieving win-win outcomes.

In-person: 1 day | June 10

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Leadership in AI: Innovation, Strategy, and Ethics | June 19

Beyond the AI hype–empowering purposeful leadership in the era of intelligent technologies.

In-person: 1 day | June 19

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Speaking as a Leader® | July 8-9

Speak as a leader—gain buy-in, build confidence, and achieve results.

In-person: 2 days | July 8-9

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Fall 2026 programs

MBA Essentials | Begins September 24

A high-impact program that accelerates your path to senior leadership — and a pathway to the Asper MBA.

In-person: Three 3-day modules | Begins September 24

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RISE: Senior Leadership for Women | Begins October 5

A high-performance program that propels women towards C-suite and board-level roles.

In-person: Three 2-day modules | Begins October 5

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Change Management | October 8

Turn the complexity of change into clear direction, confident leadership, and an organization that moves forward together.

In-person: 1 day | October 8

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Systems Thinking for Adaptive Leadership | October 13

Lead with a systems perspective—connecting decisions, strategy, and innovation for lasting organizational success.

In-person: 1 day | October 13

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Leadership Coaching Skills | October 15

Discover how coaching can be applied as a powerful leadership tool to facilitate stronger relationships and create teams that are more engaged, empowered, and inspired to forward action.

In-person: 1 day | October 15

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Project Management | October 20-21

Take your project management skills to the next level and learn to lead through the full project life cycle.

In-person: 2 days | October 20-21

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Leading through Conflict | November 10

Build the skills to navigate workplace conflict and lead difficult conversations with clarity and confidence.

In-person: 1 day | November 10

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Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager | November 17

Master essential finance skills to make informed, impactful business decisions.

In-person: 1 day | November 17

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Leadership in AI: Innovation, Strategy, and Ethics | November 18

Beyond the AI hype–empowering purposeful leadership in the era of intelligent technologies.

In-person: 1 day | November 18

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  • Custom programs

    Any of our programs can be delivered exclusively to your organization in their current format, or customized specifically for your company.

    Do you staff in multiple locations? Most of our programs have the option of being offered virtually.

    To set up a custom program, call us at 204-946-0232 or email us at ExecEdInfo@umanitoba.ca.

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Full program list (by category)

Browse our executive programs by category below.

Interested in a program not listed here? Call us at 204-946-0232 or email us at ExecEdInfo@umanitoba.ca.

Earn MBA credits

The Asper MBA is a life-changing experience that helps you think differently, increase your earning power, grow as a leader, and realize your career goals.

How it works

Completing the Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy provides you with an automatic exemption from the Leadership module of the Asper MBA program core when you register for the Asper MBA. That’s 4.5 credit hours toward your MBA degree, before you even start the program!

This exemption applies retroactively to any offering of the Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy within the last five years.

Our facilities

The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre is located on the 2nd floor of 177 Lombard Avenue in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Officially opened in 1911 as the new head office for the Great-West Life Assurance Company, this architectural gem was designated a provincial heritage site in 1985.

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Contact us

James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
2nd floor
177 Lombard Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 0W5

(204) 946-0232
(204) 946-0262