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  • April 28, 2026

    Schulich School of Business and CGI launch new certificate to develop Canada’s next generation of digital leaders

    Toronto, Ontario & Montréal, Quebec – April 28, 2026 – The Schulich School of Business at York University and CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, are partnering to launch a groundbreaking new program, the CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development, backed by a $1 million investment.

    Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, the 8-month program will prepare business professionals, career changers and recent graduates to thrive in enterprise IT environments, addressing critical digital talent shortages and creating new pathways to in-demand technology careers.

    The initiative also reflects a broader ambition shared by Schulich and CGI, demonstrating how leading educational institutions and major Canadian companies can collaborate to address issues critical to Canada’s future. By strengthening digital talent development and expanding hands-on learning opportunities that are both AI-enabled and industry-informed, the partnership aims to enhance Canada’s competitiveness, close persistent productivity and skills gaps, and build the leadership and innovation capacity needed in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Designed for learners with no prior coding experience, the program offers applied learning in programming, AI-enabled system integration, DevOps, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT operations with guidance from Schulich faculty and CGI industry experts. Participants will complete a capstone project tackling real-world IT challenges, gaining practical experience applying these skills in complex technology environments.

    “At CGI, we believe sustaining Canada’s competitiveness depends on continually developing the next generation of talent with advanced digital and AI expertise. This partnership with the Schulich School of Business reflects our commitment to helping build the skills and experience that organizations need to harness AI and emerging technologies to drive responsible and impactful business outcomes. By combining academic excellence with real-world industry insight, this program will help prepare professionals to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s digital economy from day one,” said Steve Starace, CGI’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

    “Thanks to our partnership with CGI, Schulich is delivering applied, cutting-edge education that prepares professionals to succeed in enterprise IT environments,” said Detlev Zwick, Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy, Schulich School of Business. “This Certificate will help close critical skills gaps in the marketplace and open new career opportunities for our students. We’re proud to partner with a world-class company such as CGI in bringing this important initiative to market.”

    Together, CGI and Schulich aim to equip the next generation of technology professionals with the practical skills and strategic insight needed to succeed in complex technology-driven organizations, while advancing Schulich’s strategy of working closely with industry to address urgent workforce needs.

    “Modern enterprises are not simply writing code – they’re building and operating complex digital platforms that integrate cloud infrastructure, AI capabilities, cybersecurity, and large-scale data systems,” said Murat Kristal, Executive Director Schulich’s Institute of Digital Business. “This certificate was designed with CGI to help participants understand how these components come together inside world-class IT organizations. Initiatives like this are also critical for Canada’s long-term competitiveness, ensuring that our workforce can design, operate, and lead the digital infrastructures that will power the next generation of innovation and economic growth.”

    The Certificate will be delivered through Schulich’s newly established Institute of Digital Business, which is helping strengthen Canada’s capacity to navigate rapid digital change by developing highly skilled talent for enterprise technology environments and the AI-powered economy.

    Applications for the inaugural Fall 2026 cohort are now open. For more information and to apply, visit the website.

    About CGI – Celebrating our 50th year in business

    Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

     

    Schulich School of Business et CGI lancent un nouveau certificat destiné à la prochaine génération des leaders du numérique

    Toronto (Ontario) et Montréal (Québec), le 28 avril 2026 – La Schulich School of Business et CGI, l’une des plus importantes entreprises indépendantes de services de conseil en technologie de l’information (TI) et en management au monde, lancent un nouveau programme révolutionnaire, le certificat de CGI en développement de systèmes d’entreprise(CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development), soutenu par un investissement d’un million de dollars.

    Intégrant des outils d’intelligence artificielle (IA), ce programme de 8 mois permettra aux personnes du monde des affaires, à celles qui souhaitent changer de carrière ou récemment diplômées de s’épanouir dans des environnements TI professionnels. Ce programme ouvrira de nouvelles voies vers des métiers technologiques en forte demande et permettra de répondre à la pénurie de talents numériques.

    L’initiative reflète aussi l’ambition commune à Schulich et CGI de démontrer que la collaboration entre des établissements d’enseignement et de grandes entreprises canadiennes peut répondre à des enjeux cruciaux pour l’avenir du pays. Ce partenariat facilitera le développement de talents numériques et multipliera les possibilités d’apprentissage pratiques fondées sur l’IA et les connaissances sectorielles. Son objectif est de rendre le Canada plus compétitif, de combler les lacunes persistantes en productivité et en compétences, mais aussi de développer des capacités de leadership et d’innovation essentielles sur un marché mondial de plus en plus régi par la technologie. Destiné à des personnes n’ayant aucune expérience en code, le programme offre des cours appliqués en programmation, en intégration de systèmes d’IA, en pratiques DevOps, en cybersécurité et en opérations informatiques d’entreprise et un accompagnement par des membres de la faculté de Schulich et des spécialistes de CGI. Le certificat inclut un projet final impliquant des défis techniques réels pour développer une expérience pratique permettant d’exploiter ces compétences dans des environnements technologiques complexes.

    « Chez CGI, nous croyons fermement que la compétitivité du Canada dépend du perfectionnement continu de la prochaine génération de talents. Nous devons les aider à développer une expertise avancée dans les technologies numériques et l’IA. Notre partenariat avec la Schulich School of Business reflète cet engagement à participer au développement des compétences et de l’expérience dont les organisations ont besoin pour exploiter l’IA et les technologies émergentes, afin d’obtenir des résultats d’affaires concrets de manière responsable. En combinant excellence universitaire et réelles perspectives du secteur, ce programme formera des professionnel(le)s qui pourront contribuer à l’économie numérique canadienne dès leur premier jour », affirme Steve Starace, chef de la direction des Ressources humaines chez CGI.

    « Ce partenariat avec CGI permet à Schulich de proposer des enseignements avancés et innovants qui facilitent la réussite des professionnel(le)s dans les environnements informatiques d’entreprise », explique Detlev Zwick, doyen et président de la chaire Tanna H. Schulich en stratégie commerciale à la Schulich School of Business. « Ce certificat permettra de combler d’importantes lacunes sur le marché et ouvrira la voie à de nouvelles possibilités de carrière pour les étudiants et étudiantes. C’est avec une grande fierté que nous nous associons à une entreprise de calibre mondial comme CGI pour porter cette initiative d’envergure sur le marché. »

    CGI et Schulich ont pour objectif commun d’accompagner la prochaine génération de professionnel(le)s des technologies dans le développement de compétences pratiques et de perspectives stratégiques nécessaires pour réussir dans des organisations technologiques complexes. Cette initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie de Schulich de travailler en étroite collaboration avec le secteur pour répondre à des besoins urgents de main‑d’œuvre.

    « Dans les entreprises modernes, on ne rédige pas simplement du code, on construit et on gère des plateformes numériques complexes intégrant des infrastructures infonuagiques, des capacités d’IA, des principes de cybersécurité et des systèmes de données de grande envergure, » précise Murat Kristal, directeur général de l’Institute of Digital Business de Schulich. « Grâce à ce certificat conçu avec CGI, les étudiants et étudiantes pourront comprendre comment toutes ces composantes fonctionnent ensemble dans les grandes organisations de TI. De telles initiatives sont essentielles à la compétitivité canadienne à long terme : grâce à elles, notre main‑d’œuvre peut concevoir, gérer et diriger les infrastructures numériques qui seront le moteur de la prochaine vague d’innovation et de croissance économique. »

    Le certificat, qui sera délivré par le nouvel Institute of Digital Business de Schulich, renforcera la capacité du Canada à négocier des virages numériques serrés en développant des talents hautement spécialisés en environnements technologiques d’entreprise et en économie soutenue par l’IA.

    Les inscriptions sont ouvertes pour la première cohorte qui commencera à l’automne 2026. Pour en savoir plus et pour vous inscrire, visitez le site Web (en anglais).

    À propos de CGI qui célèbre 50 années en affaires

    Fondée en 1976, CGI figure parmi les plus importantes entreprises indépendantes de services de conseil en technologie de l’information (TI) et en management au monde. CGI compte 94 000 professionnel(le)s à l’échelle mondiale et offre un portefeuille complet de services et de solutions : conseil en management et en stratégie TI, intégration de systèmes, solutions de propriété intellectuelle, services en mode délégué en TI et en gestion des processus d’affaires, etc. La collaboration de CGI avec ses clients repose sur un modèle axé sur les relations locales, conjugué à un réseau mondial de prestation de services, qui permet aux clients de réaliser la transformation numérique de leur organisation et d’accélérer l’obtention de résultats. Au cours de l’exercice financier 2025, CGI a généré des revenus de 15,91 milliards $ CA. Les actions de CGI sont inscrites à la Bourse de Toronto (GIB.A) ainsi qu’à la Bourse de New York (GIB). Apprenez-en davantage sur cgi.com.

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