As the aviation world continues to confront unprecedented challenges, one of them being a rise in the number of people taking to the skies again after the pandemic, it is obvious that the managerial skill level of aviation professionals, and the innovation and vision of those professionals, is crutial to the success of the sector. The Management Certificate in Civil Aviation (MCCA) covers three main topics to help leaders prepare and enhance their leadership skills in civil aviation.
Offered in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the objective of the MCCA is to enhance the aviation management competencies of qualified personnel in the civil aviation community.
The programme is taught at a level equivalent to that of a graduate business programme and consists of three independent courses: Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, and Business Planning and Decision-Making.These courses will provide current and future leaders in civil aviation with the tools needed to bring their organizations up to speed on critical industry issues.
For the in-person format, each course is composed of nine (9) modules spread over four (4) to six (6) weeks of online learning, online self-paced — asynchronous (on LMS) and one (1) week in person in Montreal.
For the virtual format, each course is composed of nine (9) modules spread over eight (8) weeks of online learning, online self-paced — asynchronous (approximately 15 hours on LMS) and virtual classroom — synchronous (8 half-days sessions online with Zoom).
All courses provide a well-rounded view of the theme under the instruction of a variety of experts and professionals who represent unique perspectives. Successful completion of all three certificates will lead to a Management Certificate in Civil Aviation.
The Strategic Management Course
The long-term survival of any organization is a function of the ability of its leaders to predict future issues, plan new strategic directions and quickly adapt to change. Operating in the new post-pandemic reality will require that all participants in the aviation industry think strategically.
In this course you will learn how to develop and implement strategic plans and, using aviation industry cases, critically assess the strategic thinking of other leaders. Business strategy helps leaders effectively set goals, measure progress, and keep their organizations focused and motivated.
The Human Resources Management Course
The resilience and adaptability of every organization is, fundamentally, a reflection of its people. The last few years have seen significant changes in working patterns: employees are more concerned about their mental health and have put a high value on the flexibility of their personal time. Managers have had to deal with the "Great Resignation", quiet quitting and the challenge of building and maintaining team engagement.
In this course you will learn the key concepts linking principles of human behaviour to business situations, intercultural communications, and leadership. You will learn how to access your own leadership styles, learn how to develop your leadership potential and improve your ability to coach individuals and teams in times of change.
The Business Planning and Decision Making Course
Successful individuals in our time of generative AI, are those who can take a plan and bring it to life through a mix of creative decision making and modern project planning. In this course, you will learn techniques to strengthen your ability to identify and solve problems in new ways. You will also be introduced to modern project management tools which will enable you to implement organizational plans and projects.
Who will benefit?
Aviation professionals and managers from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs)
Airline employees
Aerodrome operators
Other aviation industry service providers
Managers transitioning into Civil Aviation
Application Acceptance Criteria
A minimum of two (2) years work experience in an aviation related field.
and/or
A first level university degree in combination with the successful completion of the Aviation Fundamentals online course may be accepted in lieu of the work experience. A proof of your first level university degree and certificate of the Aviation Fundamentals course will be requested.
Programme structure
ASYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS (Approx. 5 hours)
Fundamentals of Strategy
International Civil Aviation System
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Assignment 1
Measuring Performance
Finance for Strategic Decision-Making
Reputation Management
Assignment 2
ON-SITE IN-PERSON INTENSIVE SESSIONS (Montreal)
Integrating Leadership and Strategy
* Pre-work will be sent to participants three weeks prior to the start of the in-person sessions.
Managing Across Cultures
Mohammed Aziz
Leading Change
Mohammed Aziz
Business Ethics
Tim Field
Crafting and Implementing a Winning Strategy Plan
Mehdi Farashahi
Integrative Group Assignment and Presentation
Tim Field
EVALUATION
Available for 1 week online
(Access to the exam is limited to 3 hours)
Online final exam
ASYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS (Approx. 5 hours)
Fundamentals of HR Management
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Organizational Behaviour
Assignment
Human Resource Planning
Training and Development
Staffing and Succession Planning
Assignment
ON-SITE IN-PERSON INTENSIVE SESSIONS (Montreal)
Developing Leadership and Engagement
* Pre-work will be sent to participants three weeks prior to the start of the in-person sessions.
Cross Cultural Communication
Nora Baronian
Leadership and Organizational Culture
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Leading, Managing, and Coaching for Change
Beverly Patwell
Developing pathways for change
Beverley Patwell
EVALUATION
Available for 1 week online
(Access to the exam is limited to 3 hours)
Online final exam
ASYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS (Approx. 5-6 hours)
Business Fundamentals
Management Accounting and Budgeting
Managing Information Technology
Assignment
Analytics and Planning
Business Analytics for Aviation
Data Analytics for Strategic Planning
Assignment
ON-SITE IN-PERSON INTENSIVE SESSIONS (Montreal)
Decision Making for High Performance
* Pre-work will be sent to participants three weeks prior to the start of the in-person sessions.
Stakeholder Exercise
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Structured Decision-Making
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Creative Problem Solving
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Project Management in Aviation
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Group work & Aviation Industry and Performance
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Financial Risk in Aviation & Managing Risk in Infrastructure and IT Projects
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Capstone Module, Group Work & Group Presentations
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EVALUATION
Available for 1 week online
(Access is limited to 3 hours)
Online final exam
Dates and fee
DATES
Strategic Management Course
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Human Resources Management Course
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Business Planning and Decision-Making Course
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FORMAT
Spread over eight weeks
- Four to six weeks of asynchronous sessions online self-paced via LMS
- One week in person, in Montreal
- Final exam, completed on-line
FEE
$4,000 CAD per course*
Participants that have completed two courses and register for the third course will receive a 15% discount on the course fee.
*The program fee covers tuition, program materials and a Smart Certificate. This program qualifies for the tuition tax credit (Federal T2202 and Provincial Relevé 8).
Registrations for the Human Resources Management Course
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate signed by representatives from the John Molson Executive Centre and the International Civil Aviation Organization.
***This program requires all candidates to first apply for and be accepted into the program before they may secure their seat through payment. Once you have filled out the application form and paid the application fee, your profile will be reviewed by a representative of the program. The application fee is non-refundable, however if you are subsequently accepted into the program, that amount will be applied toward your program fee. Ask us about our instalment plans, if you register for two courses or more.
Faculty
Experienced, passionate, innovative. Our instructors are leaders in their field.