Effectively lead organizations in a complex environment
Format: Online or On Campus
A leadership certificate from Northern State University is designed to help you confidently move your organization forward as a strong leader who can drive productivity, innovation, employee engagement, and organizational success.
Through soft skills development, practical strategies, and a growth-oriented mindset, courses in this certificate prepare you to lead effectively in today's dynamic business landscape.
Specialized courses include:
- Business leadership
- Organizational development
- Organization and management
- Diversity in management
CAREERS
Leadership skills are applicable across a wide range of careers, but are especially beneficial for managers and supervisors, project managers, engineering managers, entrepreneurs, human resource professionals, healthcare administrators, IT managers, education leaders, nonprofit directors, military officers, law enforcement officers, and marketing directors.
SAMPLE PLANS OF STUDY
Northern students who complete a leadership certificate may later transition these credits into a minor or major such as a bachelor's degree in management. Certificates are stand-alone programs and upon completion will be noted on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM SUCCESS/OUTCOMES
Upon completing Northern's leadership certificate, you will have the ability to:
- Analyze key facets of inter-organizational behavior
- Apply leadership knowledge and skills in practical settings to create positive change
- Gain a greater understanding of your leadership-related strengths and areas of improvement
- Practice consistent and effective self-reflection when engaging in leadership activities
- Apply or adapt your leadership style to meet specific challenges