Innovation Governance Program (iGP)
Grow your professional career, build diverse governance skill-sets, and strengthen your qualifications to serve on the board of a high-growth Canadian technology company.
About the Program
Responding to Canada’s need for qualified directors and increased diversity on corporate boards, the Innovation Governance Program (iGP) is a new executive leadership program that will train current and future board members in key areas of importance in the intangible economy.
Presented by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), iGP brings together expert organizations to deliver online training seminars for current and future business leaders.
iGP is a three-course specialization program leading to a professional certificate. Each level consists of six weeks of training that includes eleven one-hour sessions of instruction, class participation, accountability groups and exercises.
At the end of each session, iGP participants will be able to identify, describe and analyze modern governance issues facing innovation companies today and will be added to the roster of prospective directors within CCI's Board Member Advisory Program, a specialized referral program that helps scale-up companies fill board vacancies.
Interested in learning more about the Innovation Governance Program or have questions?
Join us at one of our upcoming online information sessions for an overview of the program curriculum, structure of the program, upcoming key dates, and information on lead instructors and partners.
Program Levels
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LEVEL 1
Key Topics:
Role of Directors
Intellectual Property and Governance
Data Commercialization and Governance
Cybersecurity, Risk and Governance
Compliance, Finance
Capital Investment
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LEVEL 2
Key Topics:
Boardroom Dynamics
Financing High-Growth Businesses
Commercialization and Business Models
ESG
Talent Development
Attraction and Retention
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LEVEL 3
Key Topics:
Boardroom Best Practices
Director Legal Practice and Liability
Financing and Funding
Mergers and Acquisitions, IPO
and ShareholdersRisk, Insurance, Accounting and Tax
Global Strategies
"For Canadian tech CEO's, directors and aspiring directors, the iGP course was a fast-paced learning experience with substantive content. Designed to provide participants with information that will increase their value and strategic guidance, I would highly recommend this program to other directors."
- Elizabeth Roscoe
"The iGP program is an incredibly valuable opportunity to build and grow skillsets crucial to any board director. As companies grow and change, strong board governance can be the determining factor in success. As an angel investor, board director, and a founder - I would always choose an iGP trained board director for my companies."
- Nick Kadysh
"The iGP program presents a high degree of information from notable guest speakers in a very efficient and manageable format. Level 2 fills the gaps of knowledge in those intangible areas where you didn't know you had a blind spot. The program offers excellent networking opportunities."
- Gwen Beauchemin
Testimonials
In the News
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The Globe and Mail
Lobby group launches program to train new directors for fast-growing companies
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The Logic
New program aims to help address gaps on innovation-economy boards
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betakit
CCI launches board training program to increase tech knowledge, diversity
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The Globe and Mail
iGP congratulates its first cohort of graduates
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Corporate Leadership Award
iGP was recognized in February 2023 by CFPDP with Corporate Leadership Award.
