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Leadership Essentials, Professional Certificate

Program Overview

Lead with confidence in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing workplace. The Leadership Essentials Certificate equips professionals—at any level and across industries—with the core skills needed to inspire, influence, and drive results.

Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role or seeking to expand your impact, this program offers adaptable, real-world strategies to help you:

  • Lead with clarity and purpose
  • Communicate effectively across teams
  • Manage people, projects, and priorities with confidence
  • Build trust, accountability, and resilience

The certificate includes nine total coursesfive required core courses and four electives—all designed to be interactive, flexible, and immediately applicable. Learn at your own pace and customize your learning journey to match your goals, whether you’re leading a team, a project, or your own career growth.

Program Contact

Enrollment Team

School of Professional Studies

professional@charlotte.edu

704-687-8900

Leadership Essentials at a Glance

Delivery
Online & In Person
Duration
9 courses
Admits
Spring, Summer & Fall
Courses

To earn the Leadership Essentials Certificate, you must complete a total of nine courses—five required core courses and four electives. Each course is designed to be interactive and flexible, providing practical tools to support your leadership journey—whether you’re guiding a team, managing complex projects, or driving your personal career growth. For more information, visit the course schedule page.

Required Courses

These five required courses are online and asynchronous. Sign up and start at any time!

Elective Courses

Choose four of the following six courses

Why Should I Choose This Program?
Program Cost

The Leadership Essentials Bundle Fee: $1,819. By paying for all of the courses in the certificate up front you can enroll at a discounted rate. A savings of $303.

Financial Options are available including: