McMaster Continuing Education partners with Mariner Innovations to provide virtual courses on Change Management

HAMILTON, ON – May 30, 2023

In today’s changing world, disruption is constant and, as organizations transition to new business solutions and adopt new innovative processes, the demand for professionals to manage and lead these changes is on the rise. To meet this need, McMaster Continuing Education has partnered with Mariner Innovations to provide two online, instructor-led training courses on change management.

“This collaboration could not have come at a better time,” says Dr. Lorraine Carter, Director of McMaster Continuing Education. “These change management courses will provide individuals and groups of employees with access to exceptional learning in this area. The approaches taught will help professionals inspire teams, lead effectively, offer support during uncertain times and successfully adapt to change within their organizations.”

Mariner Innovations, a Qualified Education Provider™ (QEP™) with the Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®), offers a 3-day Fundamentals of Change Management (QEP™) course and a 1-day Accelerating Change Through Leadership (QEP™) course. Designed to provide basic and advanced change management instruction, these courses are perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their professional development skillset, leaders, and individuals working in the project management, human resources and business processes sectors.

This collaboration could not have come at a better time. These change management courses will provide individuals and groups of employees with access to exceptional learning in this area.

– Dr. Lorraine Carter, Director of McMaster Continuing Education.

McMaster Continuing Education students will learn in an engaging and interactive virtual environment from experienced change management practitioners actively working in the field. They will gain a solid foundation in change management, approaches to effectively lead change and practical tools that can be applied immediately in their organizations.

“Change management knowledge and skills are in high demand for wide-ranging organizational roles. We are proud to partner with the McMaster Continuing Education team to help build capabilities to support organizational change,” says Paul Eisner, President, Mariner Innovations.

For more information about the Change Management Training, please visit: continuing.mcmaster.ca/professional-development/change-management-training/

McMaster University Continuing Education has inspired people to discover and achieve through lifelong learning since 1931. As one of Canada’s largest and leading providers of continuing education for adult learners, McMaster Continuing Education’s purpose is to develop and realize both individuals’ and society’s potential by providing the education to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

Mariner Innovations is one of the largest privately held consultancies in Canada, delivering professional services focused on the intersection of business transformation and technology. Incorporated in 2003, Mariner is recognized for service excellence in providing industry-leading resources and services to clients, via more than 300+ consultants.  The company maintains one of the deepest pools of management consulting, change management, cybersecurity, and technical expertise in Canada and serves clients coast to coast, across ICT, public sector, utilities, healthcare, and finance & banking.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Karen Hamilton
Assistant Director, Marketing and Enrolment, McMaster University Continuing Education
hamilk14@mcmaster.ca