Operations Leadership Ontario College Diploma

year Program

Overview

The Operations Leadership diploma addresses a recognized gap in supervisory and leadership training across sectors where employees are often promoted without formal post-secondary preparation. By combining operational principles with core leadership competencies, the program equips learners to meet modern workplace demands such as adaptability, problem-solving, and effective team management. While designed primarily for mature learners with professional experience, it also provides a clear pathway for recent high school graduates to develop transferable leadership skills valued by employers. Graduates will be equipped to take on enhanced responsibilities within their organization, while also gaining a recognized credential that opens doors to further post-secondary education and long-term career advancement.

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

SEM1  Fall 2026

BUS108 - Introduction to Business

BUS117 - Computer Applications for Business I

BUS253 - Health and Safety

CMM125 - College Communications

GED125 - Government Relations

MTH170 - Business Math I

SEM2  Winter 2027

BUS 216 - Business Data Analytics

BUS 217 - Management Information Systems

BUS 251 - Introduction to Human Resources

CMM 230 - Workplace Communications

GENED   General Education

MAS 220 - Project Management Fundamentals

MTH 178 - Quantitative Methods for Accounting

SEM3  Spring 2027

BUS 195 - Organizational Behavior

BUS 212 - Operations Management

GENED   General Education

LCN 024 - Employment Law

OPL 300 - Service and Public Sector Operations

OPL 305 - Conflict Resolution

OPL 310 - Inclusive Leadership Practices: Leadership in Contemporary Workplaces

SEM4  Fall 2027

OPL 400 - Change and Risk Management

OPL 405 - Operations Leadership Placement

We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet. If you have already encountered an error when registering, please contact us:

Admissions Office

Continuing Education Office

705.474.7600 ext. 5123
admissions@canadorecollege.ca

705.474.7600 ext. 5601 
ce@canadorecollege.ca

Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.

Textbooks are available at the Campus Shop for in class, Contact North, and iLearn/D2L courses. The Campus Shop does not carry most OntarioLearn textbooks. OntarioLearn textbooks can be purchased at www.textnet.ca.

College Diploma

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.