Leadership Formation, Certificate
Take the next step with a customized Certificate of Leadership Formation, where you can study essential business skills from negotiating to managing diversity.
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About this Program
The Leadership Formation Certificate program is carefully designed to teach you practical leadership skills. It covers effective leadership behaviors that empower professionals to lead effectively and motivate others at all levels of an organization. By fostering a culture of shared commitment, mutual support, and productive collaboration, these leadership skills create an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates highly skilled and creative talent.
Learning Competencies
Once you complete this program, you’ll be able to:
- Show a mastery of leadership and teamwork concepts
- Exhibit professional integrity, ethical leadership and effective collaboration skills
- Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication in individual and team presentations
Transition to Semester Calendar
Begin your graduate program on the quarter system before Summer 2027 and continue your studies as Seattle University transitions to a semester calendar. The university is planning for a smooth transition so you can stay on track toward your degree. Learn more about the Graduate Programs Move to Semesters.
No Application Fee
We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.
Leadership Skills for People-Focused Roles
The skills this certificate builds, from leading and motivating teams to communicating and collaborating across an organization, carry into any role where you manage or develop people.
Graduates can use it to grow into roles in training and development, human resources, program management and general management.
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What to Know Before Applying
- Apply for the certificate program as a regular student via our Application page.
- After being accepted, you must complete the onboarding process, including a meeting with your advisor. Then you may start the next available term.
- Speak to your adviser to add a certificate to your studies if you’re a current student.
- The length of your program depends on your course load and when classes are offered. Not every class is offered every year or term. Ask your adviser for more information and an up-to-date course schedule.
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Move to Semesters FAQ
Answers to common questions about how Seattle University's move from quarters to semesters in Summer 2027 affects the Leadership Formation, Certificate, including credit requirements for current and new students.