PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GPC's Education, Professional Development and Events are designed to expand your learning opportunities and enhance your skill set as governance professionals. Our sessions are cross-country, local, in-person and where possible, by webinar. We also offer sessions that range by sector, skill level and trend. All of our upcoming events, national and local, can be found below.
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Governance 101: Boardroom and Governance Essentials
An introductory course for governance professionals. If you are brand new to the world of governance, or would like to prepare for the flagship GPC.D certification program, this session would be the perfect fit for you. In this 2 Half-day course, participants will gain basic exposure to the essential principles and concepts of governance.

When: May 28–29, 2026
Where: Online
Strategic Governance (Online | Weekend Run)
Strategic Governance is designed to provide you with the tools to achieve the strategic approach to overall corporate governance. In the course you will focus on risk and the governance professional, the role of governance professional in board strategy, CSR sustainability and ESG and the role of the board, strategic finance and ethics.

When: June 5–7, 2026
Where: ONLINE
Leadership & Curiosity in the Boardroom: Emotional Intelligence for Better Governance
A Three-Part Interactive Series: Leadership & Curiosity in the Boardroom: Emotional Intelligence for Better Governance. In partnership with WGOB

When: June 9, 2026
Where: Online
28th Annual GPC Conference on Corporate Governance
The GPC Conference brings together participants from all across Canada and features two days of expert panels, and breakout sessions on top of mind issues, the evolving corporate governance landscape in Canada and internationally, and best practices in the governance field.

When: August 23–26, 2026
Where: Victoria, BC
Foundations of Governance - (Weekend Run - Online)

The Foundations of Governance Course consists of two and a half days covering key areas of governance, which include: the role of the governance professional, director management, advising the board, board dynamics, effectiveness, culture, relationships and conflicts.



When: September 11–13, 2026
Where: ONLINE
Meetings, Minutes and More...
Join Sylvia Groves, author of AAA+ Minutes, in this fast-paced, interactive course that focuses on the notice, planning and conduct of meetings. The session that addresses current good governance standards, legal requirements for meetings and minutes and practical issues that impact meeting and board effectiveness.

When: September 24, 2026
Where: Online
Governance 101: Boardroom and Governance Essentials
An introductory course for governance professionals. If you are brand new to the world of governance, or would like to prepare for the flagship GPC.D certification program, this session would be the perfect fit for you. In this 2 half-day course, participants will gain basic exposure to the essential principles and concepts of governance.

When: October 8–9, 2026
Where: Online
Applied Governance - (Weekend Run - Online)
The Applied Governance Course provides in-depth insights into applications in governance, including meeting and AGM processes, financial literacy for the non-financial governance professional, minute’s management, core of by-laws and policy principles. This unique course offers an applied approach to understanding the intricacies of the day-to-day of a governance... Details
When: October 16–18, 2026
Where: ONLINE
Meetings, Minutes and More...
Join Sylvia Groves, author of AAA+ Minutes, in this fast-paced, interactive course that focuses on the notice, planning and conduct of meetings. The session that addresses current good governance standards, legal requirements for meetings and minutes and practical issues that impact meeting and board effectiveness.

When: November 3, 2026
Where: Online
Strategic Governance (Online | Weekend Run)
Strategic Governance is designed to provide you with the tools to achieve the strategic approach to overall corporate governance. In the course you will focus on risk and the governance professional, the role of governance professional in board strategy, CSR sustainability and ESG and the role of the board, strategic finance and ethics.

When: November 13–15, 2026
Where: ONLINE
Foundations of Governance - (Weekend Run - Online)

The Foundations of Governance Course consists of two and a half days covering key areas of governance, which include: the role of the governance professional, director management, advising the board, board dynamics, effectiveness, culture, relationships and conflicts.



When: December 4–6, 2026
Where: ONLINE
Meetings, Minutes and More...
Join Sylvia Groves, author of AAA+ Minutes, in this fast-paced, interactive course that focuses on the notice, planning and conduct of meetings. The session that addresses current good governance standards, legal requirements for meetings and minutes and practical issues that impact meeting and board effectiveness.

When: February 4, 2027
Where: Online
Strategic Governance (5 Weeks - Online)
Strategic Governance is designed to provide you with the tools to achieve the strategic approach to overall corporate governance. In the course you will focus on risk and the governance professional, the role of governance professional in board strategy, CSR sustainability and ESG and the role of the board, strategic finance and ethics.

When: February 10 – March 6, 2027
Where: ONLINE

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GPC Connect App is designed to foster connections within the governance community in Canada. Available on both Android and iOS, GPC Connect allows governance professionals to stay informed, engaged, and connected—strengthening the community and empowering professionals for the future.