Program Details

Type: Self-Paced

Cost: $1,500

Duration: 20 hours

Location: Online

Leadership Development

Take the Next Steps to Becoming a Great Leader

Transform into a leader that stands out from the rest with this suite of courses within our leadership development certificate program. The courses in this leadership development certificate program provide invaluable advice to help you distinguish yourself as a leader among your peers. Through a combination of interactive learning and insightful video segments, you'll gain exposure to successful leaders who share their expertise on a range of topics. These include the journey to becoming a leader, the ethical considerations inherent in leadership, and the critical differences between leaders, managers, and administrators. This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of leadership and emerge as an effective and respected leader in your field.

 

Required courses for certificate

Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed with a C/pass or better.

Why take this program?

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

  • Develop an array of leadership skills and abilities such as resolving conflict, motivating others, and effectively leading change
  • Gain an improved sense of social responsibility and connectedness to the larger community through service
  • Appreciate individual differences and increase their ability to work effectively with those different from themselves
  • Learn and apply leadership concepts, theory and processes through personal leadership application as well as in groups

 

Program benefits

Leadership careers require strong management skills, strategic thinking, decision-making abilities and the ability to inspire and motivate teams. These are just a few examples of leadership careers, and there are many other leadership positions available across industries, including government, healthcare and consulting.

Types of positions in leadership

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

 

Career insight for a sales director

As a sales director, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading a high-performing sales team to achieve sales targets and objectives. With an average yearly salary of $94,148, Sales directors play a critical role in driving business expansion, building strong customer relationships and identifying new market opportunities.

Source: Indeed, 2023