Leadership Skills for IT Professionals Microcredential

Lead with confidence. Solve challenges. Drive change.

Develop the leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills needed to lead technical teams and projects with confidence. Learn to manage change, inspire other and make informed decisions that drive success in today's technology workplace.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Microcredential

Delivery mode

Distance

Time commitment

Part-time

Duration

6 months

Program codes

  • Code: MCLSIT

Cost

TBD

Location

  • Distance

Available for

  • Domestic students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

This microcredential is designed for IT professionals ready to move into leadership roles. In just 150 hours, you'll build the communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills needed to lead teams, manage change, and make informed decisions in technology-focused workplaces.

Throughout the program, you'll strengthen your critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and professional communication skills. You'll also explore innovation, collaboration, and ethical decision-making while learning how to connect technical expertise with business goals.

By the end of the program, you'll be prepared to take on greater responsibility, lead with confidence, and create value for your organization through both technical knowledge and strong leadership skills.

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn to align IT strategy with business goals
  • Evaluate and recommend IT solutions
  • Design and present implementation plans
  • Apply structured problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Produce clear technical and non-technical documentation
  • Apply leadership principles to guide IT teams
  • Facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Evaluate ethical considerations in IT decision-making
  • Apply emotional intelligence in the workplace
Skills you'll learn
  • Strategic IT planning
  • Business analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Professional and technical communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Project management

This 150-hour microcredential equips Information Technology (IT) professionals with the leadership, communication, and strategic skills required to advance in today’s dynamic technology environments. Learners develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and professional communication competencies while exploring innovation, collaboration, and ethical decision-making within IT contexts. Through applied learning, participants refine the skills needed to lead technical and project teams, align IT initiatives with business objectives, and contribute effectively to organizational success. Graduates will be prepared to assume greater leadership responsibilities that require both technical expertise and strong business acumen.

Tuition and fees

This program qualifies for the Future Skills Grant, which can cover up to $3,500 of your tuition costs.

Admission and program requirements

This microcredential is designed for individuals with prior exposure to information technology environments. It is recommended that learners have at least two years of experience working in an IT or related technical role or have recently graduated from a post-secondary program in information technology, computer science, or a related field.

All of the courses in this microcredential must be completed at Okanagan College.

Schedule and campus options

Start date:
Jan. 2027
Location:
Distance
Delivery mode:
Distance
Application status:
Open
Start date
Location
Delivery mode
Application status
Jan. 2027
Distance
Distance
Open

Program details

Complete All of the following:
LSIT 100 - Strategic IT Planning and Management
LSIT 101 - Emotional Intelligence for Information Technology
LSIT 102 - Leadership and Ethics for Information Technology
LSIT 103 - Capstone Project

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