Certificate in Leadership
Undergraduate Certificate
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Leadership Certificate Overview
Purdue University Northwest’s undergraduate leadership certificate prepares students for the increasing demand for qualified leaders in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
This certificate is an effective, flexible and convenient pathway toward developing and/or formalizing your leadership expertise. The certificate is not only valuable on its own but can also provide a stepping-stone to earning a bachelor’s degree.
Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership
- PNW’s leadership certificate provides students with a variety of managerial knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a business or professional environment.
- Our faculty have a wealth of theoretical and hands-on knowledge on leadership and supervision.
Leadership Certificate Curriculum
The Certificate in Leadership allows students to choose from a variety of leadership courses designed to provide the skills and knowledge required to be an effective leader and advance in your career. To earn the certificate, students need to complete 15 credit hours or five courses.
Sample Courses
- OLS 163: Fundamental of leadership
- OLS 252: Human Relations in Organizations
- OLS 350: Creativity in Business and Industry
Leadership Certificate Highlights
Offering real-world insights from professional leaders, this certificate will provide students with the necessary skills to show leadership in their field.
Leadership Certificate Outcomes
In this program, you’ll get a solid business foundation and a strong understanding of leadership, including:
- Human relations
- Conflict management
- Creativity in business
- Gender and diversity in management
- Conference leadership
Meet the Faculty
Professor, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Professor of Organizational Leadership & Supervision, with research and teaching focus in leadership education and training, diversity management and creative problem-solving.
Earn a Certificate in Leadership at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s leadership certificate advances your skills from leadership fundamentals to human relations.
To see how a certificate in leadership from PNW opens doors, from corporations to non-profit organizations, take the next step today!
Contact Joan Buss for more information.
