Change Leadership
EXLDR 5623 is offered this winter and spring:
Knowing how to initiate, lead, and manage successful change initiatives is valuable for leaders at all levels. Topics may include: change theories and models; change management strategies; initiating and implementing change; and organizational and individual learning associated with change experiences.
Course at a glance
- Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a certified ACMP QEP (Qualified Educational Provider) course.
- Aimed at emerging leaders, supervisors, and mid-level managers who seek to move up within their organization by improving their leadership skills.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Recognize the concepts within various change models.
Apply Kotter’s Accelerate 8-Step Model to a case study and assess reasons for change failure.
Describe the difference between leading and managing change.
Evaluate the different elements of change from a leadership perspective.
Consider what change capability means to an organization.
Explain and analyze the Change Framework: Evaluate – Strategize – Plan – Execute – Sustain.
Construct the elements of a high functioning leadership team.
Apply systems thinking to identify solutions and implement change.
Offered:
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
Feb 1, 2024Feb 22, 2024
There will be an assignment due after the last day of the course.
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
21 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details

Your Instructor
Nolan CrouseID: nolan-crouse
The former mayor of St. Albert (Alberta), Nolan Crouse spent 30 years in management and executive roles in companies such as Procter and Gamble, West Fraser Timber, and Alberta Energy Company (EnCana). He is a past recipient of the prestigious Pulp and Paper John Bates Award, received the Rotary Paul Harris Award, and was a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Silver Medallion. Nolan has a history of serving his community and industry in many aspects, including the United Way, Canada Winter Games, and as general manager of AJHL hockey franchises in both Brooks and Fort Saskatchewan.
Class info
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21 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 28 funding opportunities -
Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
May 16, 2024Jun 6, 2024
There will be an assignment due after the last day of the course.
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
21 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details

Your Instructor
Nolan CrouseID: nolan-crouse
The former mayor of St. Albert (Alberta), Nolan Crouse spent 30 years in management and executive roles in companies such as Procter and Gamble, West Fraser Timber, and Alberta Energy Company (EnCana). He is a past recipient of the prestigious Pulp and Paper John Bates Award, received the Rotary Paul Harris Award, and was a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Silver Medallion. Nolan has a history of serving his community and industry in many aspects, including the United Way, Canada Winter Games, and as general manager of AJHL hockey franchises in both Brooks and Fort Saskatchewan.
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online learning course.
-
21 course hours in total
-
Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 28 funding opportunities -
Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
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└ core course
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└21-hour elective course
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└21-hour elective course
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└ elective course
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└21-hour elective course
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└21-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.