This collaboration is a major step towards the professional growth of Black professionals in the Canadian corporate community. In collaboration with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), CAUFP will provide 10 of its members training and education within the ICD-Rotman GEP Programme. 

The GEP is a formal director education course designed to equip Black professionals who have aspirations of becoming a corporate board member. In doing so, the course provides the skills necessary to craft strategic, governance models, understand the fiduciary responsibilities and duty of care expected of directors in board decision-making and adopt best practices in board meeting preparation. Notably, the programme will grant participants a wide range of networking opportunities, allowing them to establish connections with directors and senior executives throughout Canada. 

We are looking forward to seeing the impact this partnered initiative will have on the Black community at large! 

ICD-Rotman GEP Program (GEP) 

Course Benefits 

• Learn strategies, valuable insights and tools required to navigate complex corporate environments and lead with confidence. 
• Developed with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management
• Grants professionals with an opportunity to with and from director peers
• Understand the fiduciary responsibilities of directors and boards
• Understand the duty of care expected of directors in board decision-making
• Recognize the applications of the generative, strategic, and fiduciary governance models 
• Better understand group/board decision-making processed 
• Increase preparation for board meetings through an understanding of governance best practices 
• Black professionals are often underrepresented in boardrooms. This course can qualify individuals to gain access to executive roles 
• Acquire deep understanding of governance challenges 

Course Option 1: 

• When: 2-day course on September 16th and 17th (10:00am to 6:30pm EST)
• Deadline to apply: August 16, 2024 at 4:30pm EST
• Where: Online 
• Who: CAUFP members (only) get a discount. CAUFP pays 70% of the total course price, members pay 30% of the total price. See total cost below.
• Next Steps: Email [email protected] to sign up

Course Option 2: 

• When: 2-day course on October 21st and 22nd (8:00am to 4:30pm EST)
• Deadline to apply: September 20, 2024 at 4:30pm EST 
• Where: Online 
• Who: CAUFP members (only) get a discount. CAUFP pays 70% of the total course price, you pay 30% of the total price. See total cost below.
• Next Steps: Email [email protected] to sign up 

Cost: 

ICD Members: $2,500 plus applicable taxes 

Non-Members: $2,950 plus applicable taxes* 

Registration Process: For discount eligibility, ensure you are an active CAUFP member (membership expires within one year). Then contact the following email address to register for the course: [email protected]. 

See the ICD website for additional details: https://imis.icd.ca/I/APP/Course/UpcomingEventsNFP.aspx