Certificate
Executive Leadership and Governance
Make an impact on your community by effectively leading mission-driven operations. In this graduate certificate program in Executive Leadership and Governance, you’ll develop knowledge in board and senior-level leadership, value-centered leadership, strategic planning, and culture development within nonprofit and/or nongovernmental organizations. Learn to better navigate organizational challenges and changes by leveraging tools in leadership, change management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule
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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
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Skills You’ll Learn
Using leadership skills, strengths, and behaviors, develop sound leadership development plans
Make a positive impact on your organization’s health through evaluation of effective leadership
Assess organizational operations, capacity, governance, and program delivery
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Executive Leadership and Governance requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
| 4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Executive Leadership and Governance requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership with a concentration in Executive Leadership and Governance.
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We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready. That’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Opportunities
Select Job Titles
Nonprofit President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Director
Director of Membership
Associate Director
Nonprofit Director Salary: National Average
$69,283
(Glassdoor.com)
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
The College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
Colorado Nonprofit Association
The University of Denver's Nonprofit Leadership program through University College is proud to be a sponsor of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, a valued community partnership for more than a decade.
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