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Advanced professional development from OISE, University of Toronto

OISE Master Certificates are advanced professional learning programs for experienced leaders who want to move a meaningful challenge, initiative, or idea forward in their organizations.

Offered in different formats, each Master Certificate combines practical application, expert facilitation, and sustained reflection. Depending on the program, learners may develop an improvement initiative, implementation roadmap, strategic plan, framework, or other applied output connected to their professional context.

Master Certificates at OISE Continuing & Professional Learning

Explore advanced course and applied inquiry-based Master Certificate programs designed to help experienced professionals turn priorities, challenges, and ideas into practical action.

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Leading School Improvement

Strengthen your ability to lead meaningful improvement work in complex school settings. Designed for experienced K–12 leaders, this program supports participants in framing a priority, applying evidence and reflection, and carrying forward a real improvement initiative. The format provides structured facilitation, peer dialogue, and guided reflection in a more focused course-based model.

2 phases
12 weeks total
$1,295

Master Certificate
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Advancing Workplace Learning & Development Performance

Move a workplace learning challenge from uncertainty to action. Through guided reflection, coaching, and practical tools, you'll clarify what’s getting in the way, test new approaches, and develop a strategy, framework, or plan you can put into motion.

2 phases
14 weeks total
$3,985

Master Certificate

Testimonials

This was the first time in a long time that I felt like I was in a space with people who “get it”. People navigating complexity, not just checking boxes.
Brian K.
I thought I was coming for strategies or maybe some new frameworks. What I didn’t expect was the shift in how I approach change – the program changed how I think about leading altogether.
Jennifer M.
I think the program gave me permission to not just react. I could slow down and ask deeper questions instead of jumping to fix things.
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Bring Your Team Through a Master Certificate Together

Our Master Certificate programs can be delivered for dedicated organizational cohorts, creating a structured learning experience for teams working toward shared goals and priorities. Whether your focus is school improvement, workplace learning, leadership development, learning design, or organizational change, teams work collaboratively to examine challenges, strengthen practice, and develop practical strategies they can apply directly within their organization.

Through expert facilitation, peer exchange, and applied learning, participants move beyond discussion to develop concrete plans, frameworks, initiatives, or implementation strategies that support meaningful progress across their organization.

Questions about our Master Certificates?

Whether you’re exploring professional development for yourself or considering learning opportunities for your team, we’re happy to help. Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch.