Propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal, in collaboration with BEM Executive Education, this unique platform has been designed to enhance the skills of those who are poised to lead Africa forward. The short programs offered by École des dirigeants Afrique meet the development needs of organizations of all sizes operating in any sector.
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Why choose École des dirigeants Afrique? ▪ Custom training programs: Our programs have been developed specifically to cater to the needs of your organization, drawing on the latest innovations and management practices. ▪ Global expertise, local insights: Tap into the expertise of leading world authorities and the benefits of a bespoke curriculum to rise to the challenges in your markets. ▪ Talent development opportunities: Take your teams’ skills to the next level so they are ready to move into roles of greater leadership and address complex management issues. . École des dirigeants Afrique is a powerful driving force for your organization’s growth. By investing in the development of your teams, you will be giving them the tools and skills vital to standing out in a highly competitive global market. Our commitments ▪ Excellence: We will leverage the expertise at BEM Executive Education and Executive Education HEC Montréal to deliver top-notch training programs. ▪ Continuous innovation: Our programs incorporate the latest trends in management and innovation to ensure you remain at the cutting edge. ▪ Measurable outcomes: We focus on tangible results, with tools that will have a direct impact on learners and the organizations they work for. Join us and make École des dirigeants Afrique a springboard for the growth and success of your teams. Together, we will redefine the standards of excellence in leadership and management. Transform your organization with us today! Propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal, in collaboration with BEM Executive Education, this unique platform has been designed to enhance the skills of those who are poised to lead Africa forward. The short programs offered by École des dirigeants Afrique meet the development needs of organizations of all sizes operating in any sector. Welcome to École des dirigeants Afrique, your new strategic partner for training the leaders of tomorrow!
A powerful partnership: BEM Executive Education and Executive Education HEC Montréal
BEM Executive Education BEM Executive Education is dedicated to training African managers and helping them acquire practical leadership skills that they can apply immediately. Its philosophy is rooted in its ability to deliver programs built to meet the specific needs of every organization, using a client-centric approach. Guided by a group of seasoned international consultants, BEM Executive Education focuses primarily on the areas of managerial efficiency, high-level communication, personal development and effective governance. Beyond knowledge transfer and skills development, the BEM Executive Education team is committed to instilling ethical values vital to strong leadership.
Executive Education HEC Montréal Established in 1907, HEC Montréal holds the distinction of being the oldest business school in Canada. For the past 65 years, Executive Education HEC Montréal has been training top business leaders who, by contributing to the success of their organizations, drive lasting economic growth for society as a whole. Every year, it makes its portfolio of more than 100 short programs — offered in class, online or in the workplace —available to over 9,000 learners. Celebrated for their outstanding contributions to executive learning, these programs were rated 29th in the world by the prestigious 2024 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings. Committed to excellence and innovation in professional development, Executive Education HEC Montréal forges connections with world-renowned experts to deliver the best, most up-to-date business knowledge through a team of seasoned academics and practitioners.
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Executive Education HEC Montréal Hélène Desmarais Building 501 De La Gauchetière Street West Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1Z5 CANADA
Serge Lafrance Director, École des dirigeants Afrique, Executive Education HEC Montréal, and Adjunct Professor
Fara Sakho Director, École des dirigeants Afrique Chief Executive Officer, BEM Executive Education
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Custom Training Programs
Certification in Corporate Governance Set yourself apart with this certification, which goes beyond theory, offering unique simulations to prepare you to fully assume your role as board member. We can adapt our existing programs or build new ones from the ground up to meet your strategic goals, and then deliver them anywhere in Africa and/or Canada. All of our programs are available in an in-person, online or blended format.
Certification in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management This unique, hands-on program is designed to help you acquire vital competencies so you can measure, validate and report on ESG factors within your organization.
Special features ▪ Sharpen your decision-making skills with practical tips and strategies. ▪ Address the strategic concerns of key stakeholders. ▪ Elevate your professional toolbox, with precise, powerful tools and metrics you can use to share your ESG performance.
This certification program will enable you to: ▪ Explore the opportunities and challenges arising from ESG factors. ▪ Assess and manage ESG risks. ▪ Measure the impact of ESG performance. ▪ Leverage financial and extra-financial data to generate reliable, impactful ESG reports. ▪ Share clear, powerful information about your ESG commitments with key stakeholders.
Special features ▪ Acquire and apply essential skills so you can be an impactful and engaged board member. ▪ Utilize best practices in corporate governance to take your organization’s performance to new heights. ▪ Learn from top industry specialists and meet board members from a wide range of organizations.
This certification program will enable you to: ▪ Develop a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of modern-day board members. ▪ Master the skills to succeed. ▪ Assess value creation and identify risks surrounding strategic decisions. ▪ Adopt mindsets and behaviours essential to fulfilling your mandate as a director.
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7 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
6 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
Certification Program
Certification Program
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MBA Essentials Fast-track your success by learning the same concepts taught in HEC Montréal’s MBA program, only in a condensed format.
Special features ▪ Learn core MBA concepts in a matter of days. ▪ Embrace new perspectives through a deeper understanding of your role and the various functions within your organization.
This program will enable you to: ▪ Broaden your horizons and become more confident. ▪ Expand the array of solutions at your disposal by exposing you to new concepts, practical analysis frameworks and best management practices. ▪ Understand the strategic issues at play in your organization.
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9 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
Sales and Business Development Strategy Essentials This program, focused on best practices in sales and business development, aims to enhance your personal skills and sales outcomes to contribute fully to your organization’s success.
Special features ▪ Take advantage of a balanced combination of theory and real-world situations to immediately apply the concepts learned. ▪ Gain a clear vision of the role and responsibilities of the sales team and sales director.
This program will enable you to: ▪ Make your interactions with current and potential clients more meaningful and memorable. ▪ Acquire sales and negotiation techniques to maximize your winning over your clients and securing their business. ▪ Determine concrete elements to implement in your company to improve your overall business development efforts. ▪ Improve your sales performance.
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2 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
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Women in Leadership: Keys to the C-Suite Explore issues specific to female leadership using an array of proven tools to improve your self-knowledge, amplify your influence and gain clear insight into your leadership style.
Special features ▪ Embrace an introspective and results-based approach. ▪ Learn from experts who inspire, with ideas that empower. ▪ Acquire strategies to turbocharge your career.
This program will enable you to: ▪ Develop an authentic leadership style. ▪ Increase your ability to influence others as a woman in leadership. ▪ Push your limits. ▪ Make a difference and advance your career. ▪ Expand and draw from your network. ▪ Take advantage of the combined expertise of your peers in the program to grow as an individual and improve the overall status of women in business.
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2 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
Ascension — Program for Current and Aspiring Executives
The Ascension program can help you become more strategic in your thinking, more effective in reading your business environment and more decisive in finding new ways to create value, guide your organizational transformation and align the efforts of the various stakeholders.
Special features ▪ Take advantage of a program with an in-residence component. ▪ Tap into the experience of a group of renowned experts and senior executives. ▪ Expand your business network. ▪ Learn more compelling ways to deal with complex situations.
This program will enable you to: ▪ Broaden your management skill set. ▪ Develop an innovative managerial mindset aligned with executive-level strategic issues. ▪ Sharpen and embolden your decision-making. ▪ Revitalize your analytical capabilities. ▪ Leverage state-of-the-art tools to set yourself apart. ▪ Build up your network to support your initiatives.
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6 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
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Learning Expeditions
Credentials Participants will receive an official certificate of completion from École des dirigeants Afrique.
We welcome delegations from around the globe to Montreal for short-term learning stays. This winning formula combines masterclasses led by world-renowned experts and exclusive business visits for an immersive and dynamic experience in the heart of Montreal. Participants leave with enriched knowledge and innovative solutions to address the organizational challenges they face.
Focuses include: Creativity and Innovation
The future of business lies in Montreal, the ultimate 20st-century laboratory. A true innovation hub, with co-creation and collaboration at the heart of its ecosystem, Montreal is an inspiring setting for revolutionary organizational change. Sustainability In Montreal and across Canada, sustainability is more than just a goal: it’s a way of life. Different levels of government set global benchmark standards in environmental, social and economic sustainability. They open unique opportunities for responsible practices through the launch of green innovations and the implementation of impactful biodiversity-related initiatives. Artificial Intelligence In the 1980s, a visionary group of high-level researchers and practitioners, led by Professor Yoshua Bengio, helped establish Montreal as a global AI hub. Since then, many factors have strengthened the city’s position as a leader in the field. Leadership and Safety Culture Montreal is at the forefront of safety culture and leadership innovation. Known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to ethical practices, Montreal provides an ideal environment to train leaders who are dedicated to the well-being of their teams and the sustainable growth of their organizations.
West African Development Bank managers who took part in a Learning Expedition in Montreal on October 16 to 25, 2024, with their certificates.
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3 to 7 days (adjustable based on your specific needs)
Graduation ceremony at HEC Montréal’s Hélène Desmarais Building (Quebec, Canada).
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An alliance that transcends borders between Africa and Canada
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