Institut de Leadership

What Institut de Leadership does

Institut de Leadership is a private, for-profit executive education organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Montreal, with a regional office in Paris. It delivers leadership and management training to senior executives, directors, women leaders, and corporate teams, primarily through in-person intensive programs and online certifications. The portfolio includes roughly 19 programs in Montreal and 8 core certifications in Paris spanning leadership, governance, strategy, negotiation, AI and digital leadership, project management, finance for non-financial decision-makers, communications, and business transfer; the proprietary C.LMH (Certification en Leadership et en Management Humain) serves as the institute's flagship credential. Content is delivered by a contracted network of more than 150 instructors drawn from former heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, and other senior practitioners.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model with three primary channels: open-enrollment cohorts (in-person and online, priced between roughly $2,100 and $5,995 CAD per seat), corporate in-company and private group training for associations (e.g., Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires), and exclusive masterclass sessions for senior executives. Academic and institutional partnerships, notably with John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, Grenoble Ecole de Management, RJCCQ, FCCQ, and ETS, support curriculum credibility and pipeline generation in both Quebec and France. The core technology is described as a leadership and management training delivery platform; no proprietary AI models, data assets, or patented systems are disclosed.

Cumulatively, the institute reports approximately 11,450 graduates from its Montreal operation and 4,600 from its Paris operation, for a combined base above 16,000 alumni. The organization is independently owned, with Eric Paquette identified as president and co-founder. There is no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investment, and no public revenue figure is available. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range across the two offices.

Name

Institut de Leadership

Legal name

Institut de leadership en gestion Inc.

Website

https://institutleadership.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Institut de Leadership is a private Montreal-based executive education firm with a Paris office that delivers leadership, governance, strategy, and AI training to senior executives and corporate clients in Canada and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education and Leadership Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Executive leadership training
• Management certification programs
• Professional development courses
• Corporate training programs
• Leadership skills workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Revenue generated from certification and short training programs in leadership, governance, strategy, negotiation, AI, and project management. Programs are offered in-person and online with individual enrollment and corporate group pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The institute delivers executive leadership and management certification programs for senior executives, managers, women leaders, and corporate teams. Offerings span core leadership, negotiation, governance, strategy, AI and digital leadership, finance for non-financial decision makers, project management, business transfer, and communication, taught in-person in Montreal and Paris and via online distance programs by a network of more than 150 practitioner instructors.

Product overview

Institut de Leadership is a leadership training institute operating in Montreal (Canada) and Paris (France), offering a comprehensive portfolio of executive education programs and certifications. The organization provides both in-person and online training options across multiple locations. The core product portfolio includes Certification en leadership et habiletés de direction (core leadership certification), Programme court en leadership (short leadership program), Programme Femmes Leaders (women's leadership program), and specialized certifications in negotiation, governance, strategy, and business transfer. Additional programs cover communication arts, finance for non-financial executives, project management, and immersive learning expeditions. The institute also offers AI and digital leadership certification at its Montreal location, and exclusive masterclass programs for senior executives. The C.LMH (Certification en Leadership et en Management Humain) accreditation represents the institute's proprietary certification standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification en leadership et habiletés de direction (Core Leadership Certification) Foundational leadership certification program covering core leadership and management skills, delivered in-person in Montreal and Paris and via online distance learning to individual professionals and corporate cohorts.
• Certification en leadership et habiletés de direction II (Advanced Leadership Certification) Second-level advanced leadership certification building on the Core Leadership Certification for executives ready to deepen their leadership practice.
• Programme court en leadership (Short Leadership Program) Shorter-form introductory leadership program for professionals who want a condensed leadership development experience.
• Programme Femmes Leaders (Women's Leadership Program) Dedicated leadership program designed for women leaders and aspiring senior executives to accelerate advancement into executive roles.
• Formations Signatures (Signature Trainings) Bundled signature training offerings curated by the institute across multiple leadership and management topics for individuals and corporate cohorts.
• Certification en négociation (Negotiation Certification) Specialized certification program covering negotiation skills and frameworks for managers and executives.
• Certification en gouvernance (Governance Certification) Certification program focused on governance practices for directors, executives, and board-ready professionals.
• Certification en stratégie (Strategy Certification) Specialized certification program covering strategic thinking and strategy execution for managers and senior leaders.
• Certification en gestion de transfert d'entreprise (Business Transfer Management Certification) Certification program covering the management of business transfers, succession, and ownership transitions for executives and owners.
• Certification en IA et leadership numérique (AI and Digital Leadership Certification) Certification program addressing artificial intelligence and digital leadership for executives integrating AI into organizational strategy and operations.
• Programme sur l'art de communiquer (Communication Arts Program) Program focused on executive communication and the art of communicating for leaders and senior professionals.
• Programme en gouvernance et transformation continue (Governance and Continuous Transformation Program) Program addressing governance in the context of ongoing organizational transformation for senior leaders and directors.
• Programme sur la finance pour les décideurs non financiers (Finance for Non-Financial Decision Makers) Program teaching financial literacy and decision-making to executives and managers without a finance background.
• L'essentiel de la gestion de projet (Project Management Essentials) Foundational program covering the essentials of project management for managers and team leads.
• Certification en gestion de projet (Project Management Certification) Full project management certification program for professionals managing projects and initiatives within their organizations.
• Expérience immersive en Inde (Immersive Learning Expedition in India) International immersive learning expedition to India combining experiential learning with cross-cultural exposure for executives and leaders.
• Masterclass dirigeants (Executive Masterclass) Premium masterclass program designed for current executives and C-level leaders addressing high-level strategic leadership topics.
• Accréditation C.LMH (C.LMH Accreditation) Credential-bearing accreditation awarded upon completion of qualifying institute programs, recognized as a continuing education credential for leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 16,000 combined graduates across Montreal (11,450) and Paris (4,600) locations.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Grenoble Ecole de Management, a leading French business school. GEM logo appears on the institute's partners section.
• Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with RJCCQ, the network of young business chambers in Quebec. RJCCQ logo appears on the partners section.
• Fondation de la Chambre de commerce du Montréal Métropolitain (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the FCCQ, the Metropolitan Montreal Chamber of Commerce Foundation. FCCQ logo appears on the partners section.
• École de technologie supérieure (ETS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ETS, a engineering school affiliated with Université du Québec. Logo appears on the partners section.
• AmplitudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Amplitude. Logo appears on the partners section.
• John Molson School of Business, Concordia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. The institute's certification program is affiliated with this business school.
• Repreneuriat QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Repreneuriat Québec. Logo appears on the partners section.
• Arsenal ConseilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Arsenal Conseils. Logo appears on the partners section.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre for Creative Leadership: Global non-profit specializing in leadership development research and executive education with similar participant cohorts (senior managers, executives). Direct competitor in the leadership certification category with comparable certification-driven business model.
• Concordia Executive (John Molson School of Business): John Molson is an existing IDEP partner, but its executive programs directly compete in the same Montreal market for corporate training accounts and individual executive participants.
• HEC Montréal Executive Education: The local French-language business school's executive education arm operating in Montreal; offers leadership, strategy, governance, and AI programs to the same Quebec executive customer base, in both in-person and online formats.
• McGill Executive Institute (Desautels): McGill's executive education unit serving Quebec English-speaking executives and corporate clients with leadership and management programs — directly overlapping IDEP's Montreal customer base and offering similar certificate/short-program pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Dale Carnegie Training: Long-established global leadership and executive training franchise with franchised delivery in many countries. Overlaps on leadership, communication, and management development content serving individual and corporate clients.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Elite international business school's executive education unit, including a major campus in Fontainebleau near Paris; competes for the same French-market senior executive training spend, with a much stronger global brand.
• IMD Business School Executive Education: Swiss-based executive education specialist with strong leadership and corporate programs; competes at the high end of the same senior-executive cohort IDEP targets in Europe.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and management training franchise with content IP (e.g., "7 Habits") sold through corporate licensing and individual enrollment — competing on similar topics with much broader geographic reach and brand budgets.

Emerging players

• SAJE (Centre for Leadership): Montreal-based leadership development organization focused on community and emerging-leader audiences with shorter-form programming. Partial overlap with IDEP's leadership and women-leader tracks.

Regional players

• Ivey Business School Executive Education: Western University's Canadian business school with a leadership and executive development practice overlapping IDEP's North American corporate training market, though primarily Anglophone-Canada-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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