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Graduate Certificate in
Leadership

Teaching effective leadership techniques is the goal of this 12-credit online program, which uses real-world case studies to show what management methods work and why.

If you’re ready to lead, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s graduate certificate program in Leadership prepares you to motivate and inspire others by bolstering your own communication, decision making, and critical thinking skills.

In this comprehensive program, you will elevate your leadership

abilities using a blend of theory, tools, techniques, and practical applications.

There is a critical difference between managing and leading, and earning this certificate will help you become the kind of standout leader who empowers those around them to become better.

DETAILS

About Leadership at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The Leadership Certificate is a 12-credit online program that explores effective leadership techniques that can be applied to almost any setting.

You’ll explore operational leadership, communication, and how to adapt your leadership style to new and complex environments. Through study of real-world cases, you’ll learn about what works, why

it works, and how successful strategies can be implemented in different organizational situations.

The program also covers how to lead diverse groups by understanding social and cultural norms, a vital area as globalization continues its rapid growth.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Apply the proper leadership theories to real-world cases in a broad range of contexts to improve organizational outcomes.
Evaluate different leadership perspectives within broad and diverse populations to address future organizational needs based on changing social, cultural, and organizational norms to include globalization.

For course descriptions, education requirements, curriculum, and suggested plan of study, please see the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Worldwide Catalog.