Leadership Certificate
The Leadership Certificate is a non-credit, non-degree credential program built for companies and executive cohorts and features a total of ten, two-day-long courses focused on essential leadership skills. Each session goes through a three-stage process: pre-work, practice in real-world activities, and application in the workplace. Throughout each stage, a faculty coach is assigned to work with each participant and is available to consult with participants individually.
Each two-day course is devoted to a specific leadership concept and follow-on projects are coached by a Westminster faculty expert. The program is designed to meet the needs of busy professionals. Limited classroom time means less distraction from work activities. Real-world projects translate into immediate return on investment for your company.
Completion of Certificate Program makes participants eligible for either:
- Prior learning assessment credits towards an Undergraduate Project-Based Bachelor of Business Degree program (up to 12 credits)
- Admission to the Accelerated Project-Based Masters of Business Degree Program at Westminster College (completed in four full-time semesters as opposed to the five semesters it usually takes in the Project-Based Masters of Business Degree program)
Required Courses
| Requirement Description | CEUs |
| I. Required Courses | |
| LCP 01 You As a Leader | 1.2 |
| LCP 02 Communicate the Vision | 1.2 |
| LCP 03 Lead and Inspire | 1.2 |
| LCP 04 Inspire, Negotiate, and Coach | 1.2 |
| LCP 05 Lead Teams and Projects | 1.2 |
| LCP 06 Evaluate the Market | 1.2 |
| LCP 07 Create Strategy | 1.2 |
| LCP 08 Change & Innovate | 1.2 |
| LCP 09 Evaluate Performance | 1.2 |
| LCP 10 Lead Process Improvement | 1.2 |
| TOTAL UNITS FOR THE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE | 12 |
Course Descriptions
Non-credit courses are recorded as Continuing Education Units or CEUs. One CEU represents 10 contact hours of instruction and learning activities. CEUs are generally not transferrable to other institutions.
| LCP | 01 | You As a Leader | 1.2 CEUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| This overarching course begins the transformation process from being effective managers to being true Leaders. This course sets the stage for the rest of the courses as individuals set a vision for their respective work units, establish a plan to achieve that vision, and motivate stakeholders. You will learn how to move the organization toward realizing its full potential by working on a follow-up project after each course. This project-based program allows employees to immediately apply their knowledge and receive coaching feedback after each course. | |||
| LCP | 02 | Communicate the Vision | 1.2 CEUs |
| Craft messages and deliver presentations that propel the organization forward, that communicate a vision, and that compel others to buy into a vision. | |||
| LCP | 03 | Lead and Inspire | 1.2 CEUs |
| Build highly productive talent and teams that are able to fully realize the organization's goals and vision. Use tools to challenge, promote, and retain the talent the organization needs. | |||
| LCP | 04 | Inspire, Negotiate, and Coach | 1.2 CEUs |
| Use coaching tools to evoke the highest performance possible. Master the art of negotiation and conflict resolution to deepen relationships and enhance effectiveness. | |||
| LCP | 05 | Lead Teams and Projects | 1.2 CEUs |
| Develop tools to lead teams and projects that deliver results on-spec, on-time and on-budget. Harness the power of teams to jump-start the achievement of organizational goals and performance. | |||
| LCP | 06 | Evaluate the Market | 1.2 CEUs |
| Evaluate the external environment of the organization - competitors, clients - to uncover invaluable market intelligence and trends. Support concise and accurate strategic decision making. | |||
| LCP | 07 | Create Strategy | 1.2 CEUs |
| Shape strategy that gives the organization a "global-best" market direction, even when that direction requires difficult decisions. Develop implementation plans that map a clear path toward fulfillment of strategic direction. | |||
| LCP | 08 | Change and Innovate | 1.2 CEUs |
| Foster the culture and discussions necessary to keep the organization innovating, always ahead of others in the market. Evaluate and implement change that builds upon the organization's advantages and attributes. | |||
| LCP | 09 | Evaluate Performance | 1.2 CEUs |
| Measure and evaluate the organization's track record, using validated metrics that assess the company's client, finance, process, and productivity parameters, as well as strategic global achievement. | |||
| LCP | 10 | Lead Process Improvement | 1.2 CEUs |
| Rebuild and reinvigorate processes in collaboration with key stakeholders to move the organization closer to its goals. Map, evaluate, and execute processes that enhance overall performance. | |||