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Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program: Links (In-Person)

DELIVERY FORMAT
In Person
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

This case-based, interactive session takes participants through a process of analysis and review, allowing a big picture perspective, balanced with emphasis of key details and the importance of making hard choices throughout the process. A comprehensive framework for strategic planning “Links”, including implementation and monitoring, will be introduced and applied, giving participants a framework and the analysis tools used to make decisions and populate the framework.


 

This seminar is eligible towards
The Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program

CPABC is pleased to present the The Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program. This two-part program focuses on integrating frameworks and strategic plan implementation, through the application of critical components of leadership and strategy, covered in the Strategic Management Certificate Program. It includes high-level frameworks for strategic planning, implementation and monitoring including risk assessment and determination of the impact of change management initiatives on governance and teams. This program briefly reviews key content in the Strategic Management Certificate Program, and participants will demonstrate the ability to apply frameworks, best practices and models to different organizational scenarios, through case work and application to their organizations. Completion of the Strategic Management Certificate Program is not a pre-requisite. The two modules of this program are:



Each seminar can be taken as a stand-alone course, but in order to qualify for the certificate, participants are required to complete both titles. Titles will be offered across our Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter programs.

Applicable for

Graduates of the Strategic Management Certificate Program, or leaders and managers involved in and/or leading strategic management in their organizations, but who have not completed the Strategic Management Certificate Program.

Content

The session includes case-based learning and application exercises that allow participants to start applying the best practices and Links model to their organization’s strategic plan, and optimize for success.

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Dates & Registration

Aug 26, 2026
9:00AM - 5:00PM
To Be Announced, Vancouver
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Available
Dec 3, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
May 26, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
Feb 19, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
To Be Announced, Vancouver
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
Oct 23, 2024
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
1
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program: Links (In-Person)

DELIVERY FORMAT
In Person
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
1
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits

Overview

This case-based, interactive session takes participants through a process of analysis and review, allowing a big picture perspective, balanced with emphasis of key details and the importance of making hard choices throughout the process. A comprehensive framework for strategic planning “Links”, including implementation and monitoring, will be introduced and applied, giving participants a framework and the analysis tools used to make decisions and populate the framework.


 

This seminar is eligible towards
The Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program

CPABC is pleased to present the The Advanced Strategic Management Certificate Program. This two-part program focuses on integrating frameworks and strategic plan implementation, through the application of critical components of leadership and strategy, covered in the Strategic Management Certificate Program. It includes high-level frameworks for strategic planning, implementation and monitoring including risk assessment and determination of the impact of change management initiatives on governance and teams. This program briefly reviews key content in the Strategic Management Certificate Program, and participants will demonstrate the ability to apply frameworks, best practices and models to different organizational scenarios, through case work and application to their organizations. Completion of the Strategic Management Certificate Program is not a pre-requisite. The two modules of this program are:



Each seminar can be taken as a stand-alone course, but in order to qualify for the certificate, participants are required to complete both titles. Titles will be offered across our Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter programs.

Applicable for

Graduates of the Strategic Management Certificate Program, or leaders and managers involved in and/or leading strategic management in their organizations, but who have not completed the Strategic Management Certificate Program.

Content

The session includes case-based learning and application exercises that allow participants to start applying the best practices and Links model to their organization’s strategic plan, and optimize for success.

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Dates & Registration

Aug 26, 2026
9:00AM - 5:00PM
To Be Announced, Vancouver
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Available
Dec 3, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
May 26, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
Feb 19, 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM
To Be Announced, Vancouver
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past
Oct 23, 2024
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simon Philp
Simon Philp SIMON PHILP, FCPA, FCMA, Market Vice President CIBC leads commercial banking teams on Vancouver Island, central and northern BC, and Yukon, working with corporates, governments, and larger not for profits. He has volunteered with technology industry organizations, universities, business associations, arts groups and land trusts in both Canada and the US. Presently Simon serves on the board of the Victoria Airport. Previously he served on the board for Community Living BC, a BC crown corporation, and on the board of one of the legacy accounting bodies through to unification. Simon has always enjoyed helping companies grow and expand, and particularly the challenges that come from banking companies in the technology and aviation sectors.
Past

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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