Online Graduate Leadership Certificate

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Overview

Examine Leadership Concepts Used To Navigate Management Roles

The graduate-level leadership certificate at Grand Canyon University provides instruction that is designed to teach you advanced leadership theories and concepts. Offered by the College of Doctoral Studies, this certificate program may be ideal for those looking to prepare themselves for potential leadership roles in their field for a variety of organizations. Those who complete the graduate certificate in leadership and want to further explore complex theories of leadership can transfer to all EdD organizational leadership programs at GCU. 

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Why GCU

Investing in Your Professional Development From GCU

The online leadership certificate is designed to help you fill certain gaps in skills or deepen your knowledge of best leadership practices. GCU offers the nine-credit certificate program fully online to allow working professionals the opportunity to gain advanced leadership acumen on a more flexible schedule.

Those who may benefit from earning an advanced graduate certificate in leadership include:1

  • Recent graduates from a relevant master’s program
  • New employees in a leadership or administrative role
  • Career changers or those seeking to position themselves for possible career advancement into a leadership or administrative position

Online Learning To Fit Your Education Needs
The online courses are conveniently delivered through a digital learning platform. Throughout the certificate program, you will have access to faculty who are knowledgeable in the leadership arena. You will also have the opportunity to network with peers in the program. 

Coursework

Study Corporate Theories for Executing Business Strategies

As a student in the graduate certificate program, you will be taught key competencies through three leadership-focused courses:

Topics covered in these courses include:

Social Responsibility

Multiple ethical frameworks, principles and theories as they apply to the study and practice of leadership, with a focus on corporate social responsibility. 

Global Environment

The opportunities and challenges facing leaders in the global environment, with a focus on leading global and diverse workforces.

Strategy Execution

The impact of leadership and the effects of behaviors on the formulation and execution of strategy within an organization, focusing on the importance of resilience and change.

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Evolve Your Skills With a Certificate in Leadership

Developed for existing managers, directors and executives, you will be taught an array of advanced skills related to effective leadership and management.

These skills include:

Strategic planning and change management

Ethical decision making

Global and diverse workforce leadership

Effective communication

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Careers

Careers With an Advanced Graduate Leadership Certificate

Leaders can benefit from a pursuit of lifelong learning — both personally and for the people they lead. While the knowledge gained from this program may be useful in various fields and positions, there are many areas of opportunity within the education sector that can be viewed as an example. Graduates may choose to pursue positions such as that of an education and childcare administrator, helping manage the academic and nonacademic activities of children from preschool through secondary level.

Accreditation

Earn Your Certificate From an Accredited University

Earning an advanced leadership graduate certificate from an accredited university can present you with an opportunity to enhance your education and skills. GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, further solidifying our commitment to providing quality education to all our students. 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

For those interested in building advanced skills in academic leadership, read through our answers to these frequently asked questions.

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Expand Your Leadership Skills

This program is for leaders who want to enhance their skills and make an impact in their organizations.

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  1. Indeed Editorial Team. (2023, Feb. 16). Q&A: Are Graduate Certificates Worth It? Indeed. Retrieved on June 5, 2023.

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