Online Leadership
Academic title: Leadership, Graduate Certificate
15 Credits
to Graduate
January 11
Next start date
*Recommended apply date is minimum 6 weeks prior to next start date.
Earn your online leadership certificate
Strong leadership starts with understanding people, navigating challenges and creating a vision others can follow. The online leadership certificate is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to lead teams and make a meaningful impact within their organizations. Whether you're preparing for your first leadership role or expanding your management skills, this program provides practical tools you can apply right away.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all curriculum, you'll select courses that align with your goals and interests. Explore topics such as conflict management, emotional intelligence, professional ethics, succession planning and interpersonal communication while developing strategies for leading diverse teams and fostering organizational success.
The flexible format allows you to complete the online leadership certificate in about one year through eight-week courses.
Path to your Master's of Science in Administration
If you decide to continue your education, all 15 credits transfer into CMU's Master of Science in Administration with a leadership concentration, putting you nearly halfway toward earning your master's degree.
Online leadership certificate overview
| Core credits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Elective credits | 0 |
| Total credits to graduate | 15 |
Admission requirements
You must hold a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 or, optionally, 3.0 in the final 60 semester hours of graded coursework toward the bachelor’s degree.
If you have an undergraduate GPA is less than 2.7, admission with stipulations may be possible.
How much does an online leadership certificate cost?
The cost shown below is based on the current tuition and fee estimate. Your actual cost of attendance for financial aid purposes may vary based on your assigned tuition rate, the number of credits you're enrolled in and the length of your enrollment period. If you're enrolled in a single module instead of a full semester, your housing and food, transportation and personal expenses will be adjusted based on the number of weeks you're enrolled (for example, 12-week or 8-week modules). If you're enrolled less than half-time, your cost of attendance will not include housing and food, personal expenses or loan fees.
- Military tuition benefits: Active duty, veterans and military-affiliated students may qualify for reduced tuition, waived fees and need-based awards.