About The Program

CCI’s Innovation Governance Program (iGP) offers current and future corporate directors three levels of governance training to equip them with the skills and resources they require to help Canada’s fastest-growing companies scale-up globally. Once participants complete all three levels, they will receive a certificate of completion. During their course of study, participants will learn from and engage with Canada’s leading innovation and governance experts and have opportunities to meet and network with a unique peer network of Canadian business leaders interested in corporate governance and innovation policy.

Delivery Format

Fully Online: No travel required

Blended Learning: Combines asynchronous (self-paced) modules with live virtual sessions

Weekly Time Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week

Live Components

Weekly live Zoom sessions led by expert faculty and guest speakers

Interactive discussions, Q&As, and small group breakout sessions

Cohort-Based Structure

Participants move through the program with a peer cohort

Live sessions and discussion forums foster community and peer learning

Multiple cohort start dates offered throughout the year

Learning Tools

Access to a dedicated online learning platform for all materials

Downloadable readings, case studies, and reflection prompts

Tuition and Bursaries

The cost of each level is $2,500+GST/HST, as applicable.

Through our channel partners, a limited number of subsidies are available for individuals who require financial assistance, or whose organization does not have sufficient professional development funds to support their participation. We seek to support individuals from populations traditionally underrepresented inside Canadian boardrooms, including women, Aboriginal peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Before applying, please confer with your employer to see if professional development funds are available to you.

Please only apply for a subsidy if you would be unable to attend the program otherwise, due to financial constraints.

Additionally, we provide a preferred rate to Non-Profit and Government employees.

Program Overview

  • LEVEL 1

    Key Topics:

    Role of Directors

    Intellectual Property and Governance

    Data Commercialization and Governance

    Cybersecurity, Risk and Governance

    Compliance and Finance

    Capital Investment

  • LEVEL 2

    Key Topics:

    Boardroom Dynamics

    Financing High-Growth Businesses

    Commercialization and Business Models

    ESG

    Talent Development

    Attraction and Retention

  • LEVEL 3

    Key Topics:

    Boardroom Best Practices

    Director Legal Practice and Liability

    Financing and Funding

    M&A, IPO and Shareholders

    Risk, Insurance, Accounting and Tax

    Global Strategies

Additional Benefits

Gain access to Cannector, CCI’s exclusive matching platform that connects iGP alumni with board and executive opportunities in Canada’s innovation economy.


As a graduate, you’ll be part of a trusted network of leaders sought after by startups, scale-ups, and public organizations.

iGP Alumni Advisory Committee

  • Alexander Rink

    Co-Founder & CEO, CDR.fyi

  • David Helliwell

    Co-Founder & Executive Board Chair, Thrive Health

  • Michelle Sinclair

    Early-Stage Investor, Experienced Board Director

  • Brett House

    Professor of Professional Practice in economics, Columbia Business School

  • Allison Christilaw

    Independent Director

  • Claude Arsenault

    Director, M&A and Corporate Development, Nolk

  • Louise Adongo

    Founder & Principal Consultant, Caprivian Strip Inc

  • Arif Lalani

    Senior Advisor , StrategyCorp Inc.