TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Leadership for Life.

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Technical Leadership Certificate

Leadership success starts with this brochure.

Download your free brochure "Reasons Why You'll Succeed by Earning the Technical Leadership Certificate from Washington University."

PROGRAM DURATION

3-6 Months

CERTIFICATION

11 Courses

ACCESSIBILITY

Virtual or On Campus

INSTRUCTION

In-industry Leaders

PROGRAM FEE

$6,745

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Everyone succeeds here.

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Whether you’re a leader today, or aspire to become a leader, the Technical Leadership Certificate Program delivers the right leadership training so you succeed, your team succeeds, and ultimately your company succeeds. It’s part of the Technology & Leadership Center at Washington University in St. Louis.

Learn to lead. You will be with other technology and engineering professionals as you problem solve together the most difficult challenges leaders face. Class instructors are also workplace leaders. What they offer is real workplace insight for better decision making and problem solving. The entire program offers you leadership competencies for improved communication, coaching, performance management, change management, and conflict management.

Interested in program reimbursement?

If you’re interested in earning your Technical Leadership Certificate, but are unsure if your organization offers reimbursement, get one step ahead and download this Employer Program Sponsorship Letter for potential funding.

Apply what you learn in weeks, not years.

From the very first class in the Technical Leadership Certificate Program you will learn leadership skills that can be applied in real-world work environments. As you progress through each of the 11 courses you gain a collective, proven knowledge base for succeeding at any level of corporate leadership.

 

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ASPIRING LEADERS: BRING OUT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

You were born to lead. All you need now is the proven training to advance into your first professional leadership position. The practical skills you learn in the Technical Leadership Certificate Program will get you there and beyond. Classes will help you achieve leadership competencies to motivate and inspire others, manage workplace conflict, and provide adaptable leadership strategies. You’ll learn leadership skills required for making a positive impact where you work now, or wherever your career takes you.

 

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MANAGERS: SUCCEED NOW AND AT THE NEXT LEVEL
When you bring your proven leadership ability to the Technical Leadership Program, you will start strong and finish stronger. In each class you will learn from both instructors and peers who work in the technology field and face the same leadership challenges you face. You'll benefit from valuable strategies to motivate individuals to focus as a team on the corporate big picture. You even acquire successful approaches to conflict resolution and prevention. Your success here proves you're ready to succeed at the next level of management.

A leader in education for the leader in you.

The Technology & Leadership Center is part of Washington University in St. Louis. This means you'll be part of an institution known for building leaders.

VALUABLE PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING
Each course will introduce the topic at hand, allow you to learn from relevant coursework, practice with your peers and culminate with individual initiatives to implement your new behaviors in the workplace. You will learn a skill, apply it, and build your leadership skills acumen over the course of this certificate series. It's a lifetime of leadership education that can be completed in just six months.
 
"IN-INDUSTRY" INSTRUCTORS
All instructors are working professionals and have the real world expertise needed to help you apply the curriculum and skills to actual leadership situations in the workplace, not just in theory.
 
DESIGNED FOR PRACTICAL APPLICATION
This program offers a "train-to-Do" practical learning approach. Each course is tailored to participants and their workplace challenges and utilizes a proven, scientific-based curriculum focused on delivering measurable and positive change in every leader. You will graduate with a personalized action plan to ensure your leadership training successfully transfers from classroom to the workplace.
 
CLASS SIZE
You will be part of a peer group of 4 to 18 program participants. Just like you, they are working in the technology profession. And just like you, they want to be the best leader possible in this industry. You will learn and grow as leaders together as you take on the most difficult leadership challenges and learn to effectively resolve each one while instilling confidence in your team.

Success in numbers.

Gain the right skills to help you lead more effectively so you, your team, and your company succeed.

 

96%

96% OF STUDENTS FELT THEY HAD SUFFICIENT CHANCES
TO PRACTICE NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

97%

97% OF STUDENTS STATED THAT THEIR LEVEL OF SKILL/
KNOWLEDGE INCREASED AFTER TRAINING.

96%

96% OF STUDENTS VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR KNOWLEDGE MADE
TRAINING RELEVANT TO THEIR ACTUAL JOB.

TESTIMONIALS

Leadership success stories.

What can be gained by earning a Technical Leadership Certificate has taken so many technology professionals to the next level of leadership. Maybe the next success story could by yours.

Sholanda Webb
SHALONDA WEBB
Engineering Workforce Affordability and Staffing Lead | The Boeing Company

“Throughout my career I have taken taken hundreds of CEU courses, however, the Technical Leadership Certificate has been the most beneficial to my professional development.”

LINDSAY GRIDER
LINDSAY GRIDER
Engineering Project Manager | The Boeing Company

"I use the communication skills I learned in daily workplace interactions and meetings. I found my voice and am now not afraid to speak up. I'm enjoying what I do more than ever and I have the Technical Leadership Certificate from Washington University to thank."

NICOLA PHILLIPS
NICOLA PHILLIPS
Sr. Project Manager | Charter Communications

“Washington University's Technical Leadership Certificate provided me the opportunity to examine areas that needed further development. The peer-to-peer learning allowed me to dig deep into the material, discuss my experiences and learn from others."

COURSE DETAILS

Courses made for leaders and taught by leaders.

The following 11 courses are required to receive your certification. Each class offers exposure to key information that is critical to the success of every leader’s professional development.

COMMUNICATION

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

COACHING

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Ready to earn leadership skills that last a lifetime?

Ready to earn leadership skills that last a lifetime?

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