Elevate Your Organization with
Career Accelerator Programs from
WatSPEED @ the University of Waterloo

Empower Your Talent with Future-Ready Skills

In an era where technology adoption and security are paramount, the WatSPEED Career Accelerator Programs (CAP) at the University of Waterloo are your keys to staying ahead.  

  • Enroll your employees to develop Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation skills needed by your organization

  • Hire upskilled graduates from the Career Accelerator Programs to propel your company forward

Canadian Executive Connections Inc. (CEC) have established a Strategic Partnership with University of Waterloo WatSPEED to promote and maximize the impact of two new, ground-breaking WatSPEED Career Accelerator Programs (CAPs) in Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation to advance the skills of mid-career Canadian programmers and management.

  • WatSPEED Secure Coding Career Accelerator Program

    Secure Coding: Fortifying Your Tech Foundations

    With Cybersecurity threats rising, the Secure Coding program prepares your team to build and maintain secure software systems.

    This program instills critical security practices, enabling your employees to safeguard your digital assets and customer data, thus enhancing your company's reputation and trustworthiness.

    This program is for mid-career software developers and programmers (including web, full-stack, systems, application security, and cybersecurity specialists) with at least two years of coding experience.

    Explore Secure Coding Program
  • WatSPEED Digital Transformation Career Advancement Program

    Digital Transformation: Unlocking New Horizons

    As AI disrupts EVERY industry, this Digital Transformation program equips your mid-career leaders and managers (engineering, production, operations, plants, projects) with the skills to innovate and streamline operations.

    By embracing digital tools & strategies, your team will drive growth & efficiency, ensuring your company leads in the competitive global market.

    The program provides insight on the impact of technology enabling your team to develop comprehensive plans for digital transformation.

    Enriched with case studies from organizations in advanced manufacturing, the Digital Transformation course ensures your team gains the skills and insights needed to inform & guide strategic digital change.

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Why Choose WatSPEED?

  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum

    Courses designed to meet the demands of today's tech-driven market.

  • Flexible Learning

    Combination of live, collaborative, and independent study (approximately 12 hours per week for 16 weeks)

  • Expert-Led Insights

    Learn from leaders in the field and gain practical, actionable skills.

Building a Smarter Future

Join the ranks of forward-thinking leaders who invest in their people. With the WatSPEED Career Accelerator Programs at the University of Waterloo, elevate your organization's capabilities and secure a competitive edge in the digital age.

Let's build a future where your company not only adapts but thrives.