Program Overview

Program Overview

The Leadership Development Certificate program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to succeed in today's workplace. The program emphasizes the importance of leadership skills, particularly in a team-based environment.

Program Details

• Location: Virtual Instruction
• Length: 3 months
• Cost: $1,290 (approximate and subject to change)
• Next Start: To Be Determined (TBD)

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the qualities of a potential leader
• Help individuals identify needed core competencies
• Identify, use, and measure the impact of coaching on organizational performance
• Build a performance-driven organization that contributes to team productivity
• Study the importance of organizational culture in employee retention
• Explore the impact that gender and cultural diversity have on organizational performance

Ideal Candidates

The program is ideal for:

• Emerging leaders
• Employees seeking leadership roles
• Employees of organizations without an internal leadership training program
• Managers who want to know how to identify leaders

Program Structure

• The program consists of six courses (36 hours of lecture and hands-on experience)
• Participants will learn from experts in coaching, mentoring, and team building
• The program is three months long and offers 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs)

Technical Requirements

For courses delivered virtually, participants will need:

• Access to a computer
• A reliable internet connection
• A webcam and/or headset may be recommended to participate in the class

Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Training and Development Managers:

• Number of Jobs: 37,800 (2018)
• Median Pay per year: $111,340 (2018)
• Job Growth: 8% (faster than average)