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Technical Leadership Certificate

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Technical Leadership Certificate

It's not about leaders, its about leadership

The Technical Leadership Certificate is an 11-course program that delivers powerful tools and practical skills to help motivate and inspire, manage conflict and provide adaptable strategies to lead through others.  Courses are designed to bolster the leadership skills of a seasoned manager as well as the up-and-coming talent.
 
Whether you're a business analyst, project manager or senior management, this professional development program enables leaders to drive organizational success at every level, regardless of your specific leadership role. Participants come away with better decision making and problem-solving ability in each of the following competencies: Communication, Coaching, Performance Management, Change Management and Conflict Management. 
 
Accessibility to this open enrollment leadership certificate is offered in-person or online. The Technical Leadership Certificate Program can be completed in as little as 70 days. If you miss a course, your progress will be maintained.
 
Courses Required:

11 courses are required so that you have exposure to key information that is critical to the success of every leader's professional development:
 
 
 

Change Management:
MGT675: Agile Emotional Intelligence (Agile EQ)
MGT650: Driving Change

Conflict Management:
MGT664: Delegation: Engage and Empower People
MGT660: Resolving Workplace Conflict

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, which can be completed in as little as six months. If you miss a course, your records and progress will be maintained, and you can complete the series over time. Accessibility: In person or online learning options are available.

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Introducing our Technical Leadership Certificate Tracks

We’re excited to introduce our Technical Leadership Certificate Tracks, designed to streamline your journey towards achieving a Technical Leadership Certificate in just 70 days. Each track dives deep into essential leadership competencies, arranged on a pre-scheduled path for the utmost convenience. For those seeking a more personalized approach, à la carte course selection is still available—simply fill out this form or add individual courses to your cart. Choose the track that best fits your schedule and level up your leadership ability in less than 90 days.

January 2025 Leadership Track
 
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Virtual
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Jan 27, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Communication: Connect Through Conversations
Feb 3, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Feb 10, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Feb 24, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Mar 3, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mar 10, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mar 17, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m..
Mar 24, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Mar 31, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Apr 7, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Apr 14, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
April 2025 Leadership Track
 
Tech_Lead-3
 
Campus
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Apr 1, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Communication: Connect Through Conversations
Apr 8, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 15, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 22, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 29, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 May 6, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 May 13, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 May 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 May 27, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
June 3, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Jun 10, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Program Length
Earned in as little as
70 days
Average Work Experience
Diverse Professional Backgrounds Welcome
Program Experience
11 
classes to earn this certificate

 

Program Format
 
Virtual and On-Campus Courses Available
 
FORMATS
Peer Interaction

 

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CORE COMPETENCIES
Tuition Costs

 

$6,745

PROGRAM TUITION

Technical Leadership Certificate Process

(The following Leadership Courses can be taken in any order)

Communication Skills

Coaching Skills

Complete the following courses:

Performance Management Skills

Complete the following courses:

Change Management Skills

Complete the following courses:

Conflict Management Skills

Complete the following courses:

CERTIFICATE EARNED

Upon completion of the required courses, your Technical Leadership Certificate will be awarded.

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If you have taken a leadership class with us in the past but don't see it listed below, please contact us.

Create Your Own Leadership Path

If you're interested in specific courses or want to tailor your leadership toolkit, you can enroll in each course separately.

"This is an excellent class that is really needed at all levels, not just management." Foundation for Effective Leadership - Communication Certificate - Technical Leadership Certificate Program
"Really effective is raising awareness of what does and what should go on during a feedback exchange." High-Impact Feedback & Listening - Coaching Certificate - Technical Leadership Certificate Program
"Influencing people can often take more planning than you realize." Strategies for Influencing Others - Performance Management Certificate - Technical Leadership Certificate Program
"Really friendly and knowledgeable instructor!" Driving Change - Change Management Certificate - Technical Leadership Certificate Program
"The instructor did a phenomenal job presenting the course material and offering suggestions of improvement" Delegation: Engage and Empower People - Conflict Management Certificate - Technical Leadership Certificate Program