Graduate Certificates

Our graduate certificate programs can be taken as stand-alone certificates, or used to ladder into Royal Roads University's innovative graduate degrees. In addition, some programs prepare participants for professional designations in high-demand fields.

"This is just the start of a journey for me...this course has gotten me off to a very positive start!"

Karoline Fox, Graduate Certificate in Project Management, 2011

"Always a great learning experience, stories told were a great tie in with the material presented."

Leadership Edge Participant

"When I decided to do the IABC EAS at Royal Roads University, I had three goals in mind...I’ve been able to reach all three goals..."

James D. Lynch, Director of Employee Centered Solutions, Intel Corporation, IABC Executive Accreditation Seminar, 2010

"Not only was the structure clear, it was evident that the instructor had read the assignments thoroughly, evaluated them thoughtfully..."

Mel Fehr, Graduate Certificate in Project Management, 2011

"I can honestly say that by the end of the seminar I felt renewed as a communications professional..."

Barbara Shumsky, IABC Executive Accreditation Seminar, April 2010

"The program gave me so many new ideas...This community of colleagues was so valuable..."

John Sweetnam, Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, 2009

"This was the single most intense learning experience in my career..."

IABC Executive Accreditation Seminar Participant

"I would recommend this course to anybody, not just people who are interested in coaching..."

BC Public Service Agency Participant

Royal Roads has built my confidence and renewed my interest in learning...

Ione Brown,Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development, 2010

"I feel energized to go back to work and be mindful of everything that I learned..."

Art of Leadership Participant

"I found the EAS an amazing experience..."

Angela Abdallah, Manager Communications & Government Affairs, Executive Accreditation Seminar 2010

"It was an incredible opportunity to get to know the HR community."

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management

"The program was exceptional and I think it will truly be fundamental in the CRD moving ahead to meet in changing leadership needs."

iLead Participant

"I expected to be exposed to others who were on their Leadership journey from various backgrounds...I was not disappointed..."

Sean Bourrie, Inspector, RCMP, Developing Leadership Impact, 2011

Kim Gunning-Mooney, BA, MA

My background is in education. I began my career in early childhood education. more

Tamara Gillis, EdD, ABC

I've worked in a number of communication settings in nonprofit advocacy organizations, direct...

Guy Nasmyth, MA, PhD

Before leaving a career in government in 1998 to begin a new one in consulting and training in the...

Linda Biggs, BCom, CISA, PMP

I completed a Computer Science diploma and worked in the IT field in various roles - Tech Support,...

Paul Mohapel, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD

My formal education is in psychology, neuroscience, and leadership. I began my career as a basic...

Coral Trisko, PMP

Coral Trisko, PMP is a Senior International Consultant and CEO of Enterprise Project Management Ltd...

Cathy McKenzie, MA

With my husband, Ed, I am a co-founder of Learning By Heart Consulting Inc. I have been an...

Tom Workman, BAA, MBA

Tom has worked in the news media and in corporate communications and marketing positions in the...

Scott Richardson, BSc, PEng, MA, MCC

Scott is a leadership coach, consultant and facilitator specializing in coaching executives,...

Tammy Dewar, BEd, MEd, PhD

I grew up on a farm in Alberta, Canada and bring a down to earth, entrepreneurial and hopeful...

Shauna Fenwick, BNSc, MA, CEC

I'm living my dream of supporting leaders to be the very best they can be, for themselves, for...

Carollyne Conlinn, MCC, MPH, MBA

Carollyne Conlinn is a partner in Essential Impact, a coaching firm which integrates the best of...

Bart Mindszenthy, APR, FCPRS

I ended up with majors in philosophy and journalism; led to PR career that's spanned 44 years so...

Dale Christenson, BA, PhD, PMP, CMC

I am the President and Founder of the Project Management Centre of Excellence Inc. Prior to this I...

Barbara Richards, MCC

I am a passionate advocate of the power of coaching. I’m a Master Certified Coach through the...

Beth Page, MSc in CSP, MSOD, CHRP

I realized my dreams when I founded Dream Catcher Consulting. As a coach and consultant, I work...

Bill Tholl, MA

Bill Tholl is a respected senior executive, with extensive experience in health policy, planning...

Marjorie Busse, CEC, CCR, MCC

Marj holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University (CEC) and a...

Brent Stewart, MA

Brent Stewart is a professional facilitator, executive coach and award-winning speaker specializing...

Marilyn Hamilton, PhD, CGA, CSP

I grew up all across Canada, as my father pursued a career in museum management. My formal...

Alison Hendren, MCC

I was working in a Leadership Position at a large Canadian Bank feeling bored. I decided I wanted...

Kirk Mitchell, DPA, MBA, MSc, CHE

Kirk Mitchell has been an Associate Faculty member at RRU since 2006. He has been teaching at...

Sue Bock, CEC, PCC

First and foremost, I am a female leader focused on my family, my business, and my community. ...

Dave Whittington, PhD

I have a background in Science, Engineering and Education. During the 1990s I became fascinated by...

Ed McKenzie, MA

When I reflect on my career paths, I realize they all involve a curiosity about people - how they...

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