Instructors

Daniel Thorpe

Daniel Thorpe BA, BEd, PMSC, CD

For more than forty years Daniel's professional life has focussed on the twin themes of leadership and lifelong learning. This started with two decades' service in the Canadian Army, during which he ran numerous trades and tactical courses, organized collective training, commanded an armour squadron, and deployed to Bosnia with a Multi-National Brigade Group during the troubles there.

After retiring from the service Daniel built a second career at the Continuing Studies division of Langara College. In twenty plus years there he progressed through every operational CS role, from Coordinator to Dean. He hired and managed instructors and staff, developed courses and programmes in multiple subject areas, and successfully marketed cost-recovery certificates and diplomas to the public. During his seven years as Dean, Daniel pioneered public-private partnerships and international education within a CS context, turned CS into a valued and high performing unit within the College, and more than doubled CS margins (making Langara’s the largest and most successful such operation in western Canada).

Daniel currently lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Since retiring from Langara, he has continued to focus on leadership and lifelong learning, both as a trainer and consultant. Daniel's other interests include amateur photography, wilderness backpacking, travel, and reading literature and history.

Sally Klauss

Sally Klauss, MBA, CPCC, has an extensive background in management, employee training and development, total quality management and business management. She is also a leadership coach specializing in management development. Klauss is a popular online instructor teaching several other courses as well.

Course schedule

Supervisory and Leadership Certificate

Sep 8 – Oct 30
Feb 1 – Mar 26, 2027
Apr 5 – May 28, 2027
Jun 7 – Jul 30, 2027
Sep 7 – Oct 29, 2027