Online Leadership Certificate II

Upon graduation, you should have a deeper understanding of the basic components of leadership and how they can be applied and implemented in business, government, and non-profit organizations. This doctoral-level certificate program could be your competitive advantage toward upper-level leadership roles in academics and business. Plus, you can apply the credits you earned in it toward your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or Ph.D. in Leadership Studies here at Cumberlands. 

A graduate certificate focused on leadership could be a worthwhile investment in many ways, including:

• Career advancement opportunities – pursue next-level leadership roles in business, education, or just about any industry
• Higher earnings – leadership roles and advancement opportunities often leads to an increase in your earning potential
• The chance to make a difference – for your company and your career
• 100% online – a flexible learning format means you pursue your career-focused certificate on your terms and your time

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation—and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page. 

A leadership certificate typically requires the completion of 12 credit hours, which can generally be accomplished within a few months, depending on the program and the student's pace.

Yes, this 12-hour Leadership Certificate program can easily be rolled into Cumberlands’ graduate program, providing a great head start on earning a full doctoral degree in the field.

Each course lasts eight weeks, called a bi-term. There are two bi-terms per semester, and three semesters per year (fall, spring, and summer). Many classes are asynchronous, meaning there is no set login time; you can work on schoolwork whenever you find time. Cumberlands provides free rental textbooks to online students as part of its One Price Promise.