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Leadership Development

Type: Self-Paced

Cost: $1,650

Duration: 20 hours

Location: Online

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Take the Next Steps to Become a Great Leader

Stand out as a leader with our Leadership Development Certificate program. This series of courses offers practical guidance and insights from experienced leaders on topics like leadership journeys, ethical decision-making, and the differences between leaders, managers, and administrators. Through interactive learning and engaging videos, you’ll build the skills to navigate leadership challenges and become an effective, respected leader in your field.

Required Courses For Certificate

Courses can be taken individually and in any order unless specified. To earn the certificate, you must complete all required courses with a grade of C/pass or higher.

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Leadership Development

Body Language for Leaders

Master body language to enhance your leadership communication and build positive relationships.

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Leadership Development

Introduction to Leadership

This course offers a balance of the theory of leadership with some real-world application to help you develop this critical skill for personal growth and success.

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Leadership Development

Leaders and Work-Life Balance

Discover the keys to effective leadership while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in this empowering course.

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Leadership Development

Leading and Managing Change

Explore the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance so as a manager, you can successfully lead change at various levels of an organization.

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Leadership Development

Leading Teams

Explore the intricacies of leading teams and navigate the complexities of shared responsibility, accountability, communication, and leadership in this comprehensive course.

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Why take this program?

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Build key leadership skills like resolving conflict, motivating others, and leading change.
  • Strengthen your sense of social responsibility and connection to your community.
  • Appreciate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Apply leadership concepts and theories in both personal and group settings.
  • Master body language to improve communication and build stronger relationships.
  • Balance effective leadership with a healthy work-life approach.

Program benefits

Leadership careers demand strong management skills, strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and the ability to inspire teams. Opportunities span many industries, including government, healthcare, consulting, and more.

Types of positions in leadership:

  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Marketing Director
  • Project Manager
  • Nonprofit Executive Director
  • Sales Director
  • IT Director
  • Education Administrator

Career Insights for Sales Director

As a sales director, you’ll develop and execute sales strategies, manage key accounts, and lead a high-performing team to meet revenue goals. With an average annual salary of $107,090, sales directors drive business growth, build strong customer relationships, and uncover new market opportunities.

Source: Indeed, 2025

Have a question about this program?

We’re here to help! Whether you want to explore your options or need help finding the right fit, our team is always ready to chat.
Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!

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