Leadership for Indigenous Learners Certificate

Credential
Certificate

Duration
1 year(s)

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This is a closed-cohort program.

All applications will be coordinated and processed through the Squamish Nation.

Faculty
Business & Professional Studies

School
School of Business

This program will give students the opportunity to learn the individual, team, and organizational leadership skills required for work. The program teaches students leadership skills that have practical value in a wide variety of real-world jobs.

This 18-credit post-secondary program requires successful completion of six courses that cover the essentials of leadership – Organizational Behaviour, Advanced Business Writing, Leadership in Teams, Leadership, and Leading with Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify personal leadership philosophy informed by lived experience and theory
  2. Apply leadership philosophy to lead effective teams within an Indigenous context
  3. Lead inclusive team environments by applying leadership strategies and frameworks that support diverse perspectives and foster meaningful collaboration
  4. Apply effective oral and written communication strategies to communicate ideas, navigate challenging conversations, and coach others
  5. Analyze organizational and community systems that influence leadership and decision-making
  6. Apply change strategies to implement and sustain change initiatives within an Indigenous context

This program is intended for Indigenous students of all ages looking to expand their leadership knowledge.

Intakes

Fall 2026

Location
Off Campus

Course load
Part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jul 6, 2026

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 24, 2026

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Review this program's admission requirements

Submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
  • Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
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Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Submit your official transcripts

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official university or college transcripts

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
  • If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

     

    Registrar's Office
    Library Building, Room LB152
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

New Students

Review this program's admission requirements

Submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which allows you to apply for 2 programs for the same term. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, certified translations must be submitted along with the documents in the original language.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

Complete your application

Only completed applications will be assessed for admission. Some programs have Program-specific requirements and may require additional documents or steps. In such cases, you will need to work directly with the program to complete your application.

Receive Letter of Offer

If you are successfully accepted into a program, you will receive a Letter of Offer (LOF) in your myCapU email inbox

  • To confirm your acceptance, you must pay a tuition deposit as outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

Receive Letter of Acceptance & Provincial Attestation Letter

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), if applicable, in your myCapU email inbox. 

These documents may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit in Canada.

  • If your program is less than 6 months long and does not require a study permit, you will receive detailed information about your acceptance in your myCapU email inbox.

Apply for a Permit through IRCC

All international students are responsible for complying with the conditions and regulations from Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Permits & Visas

Register for courses and get ready for your first day

To attend classes in your program, you must register for courses. You can refer to your acceptance email in your myCapU email inbox for details.

View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day at CapU!

  • Students who want to request transfer credits from their previous institutions must submit official transcripts. If the courses are listed in the BC Transfer Guide, submit your official documents to the following address:

Centre for International Experience
Library Building, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

For courses from non-articulated institutions, please visit the Transfer Credit page for more information.

Official documents may include:

Official high school, university, or college transcripts

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified Documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.

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Required Courses

Required Courses

Total credits: 18.00

Required:
BADM 106Organizational Behaviour3.00 credits
BADM 202People Management3.00 credits
BADM 206Independent Study I3.00 credits
BADM 218Leading Teams3.00 credits
BADM 225Leading with Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace3.00 credits
CMNS 220Advanced Business Writing3.00 credits

Total program credits: 18.00

Learning outcomes

  • Identify personal leadership philosophy informed by lived experience and theory.
  • Apply leadership philosophy to lead effective teams within an Indigenous context.
  • Lead inclusive team environments by applying leadership strategies and frameworks that support diverse perspectives and foster meaningful collaboration.
  • Apply effective oral and written communication strategies to communicate ideas, navigate challenging conversations, and coach others.
  • Analyze organizational and community systems that influence leadership and decision-making.
  • Apply change strategies to implement and sustain change initiatives within an Indigenous context.

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General inquiries

Student Information Services
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604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
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