Indigenous Leadership Certificate

North Island College

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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At North Island College in Courtenay, Canada, Indigenous Leadership Certificate is offered as a certificate in Indigenous Focus programme. The programme runs for 1.5 years, delivered fully online. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 4,100 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Indigenous Focus
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery: Online
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,100 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Indigenous Leadership certificate allows you to gain practical tools and knowledge to work at management and administrator levels of Indigenous organizations across Canada. You'll learn collaboratively as part of a cohort of experienced and emerging leaders. This program combines online learning with in-person, two-day gatherings on select dates throughout the semester.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This certificate is open to domestic applicants only. Admission requires a C in English 12 or equivalent, or a successful English assessment; no numeric English-language test score is set. The program comprises nine mandatory courses covering the histories and impacts of colonization, governance, values and ethics, policy, community development, economic development, human resources, communications, and finance, plus one elective in organizational writing or communications. Delivered online part-time over 1.5 years, students have up to five years to complete the certificate and must complete at least 70% of it at North Island College.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall
Application Deadline: This is a limited-entry program at NIC: for the 2026/27 cycle the application deadline is the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start, or five days before the start date for a mid-term intake; seats go by date of a complete, qualifying application.

About North Island College

Type: College
Founded: 1975
Students: 6,084
Programs: 73
Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Indigenous Leadership Certificate award?

North Island College awards a Certificate in the field of Indigenous Focus on completion of this programme.

How long does Indigenous Leadership Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1.5 years.

How much does Indigenous Leadership Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 4,100 per total for local students.

Can Indigenous Leadership Certificate be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

What language is Indigenous Leadership Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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