W. P. Carey Certificate in Leadership Strategies - Spring 2027

$2,150

Total certificate cost

01/14/2027

Next start date

Online - scheduled

Learning modality

15 weeks (Three 5-week online courses) to complete

3 courses

Overview

In this 15-week certificate, you’ll build practical leadership skills to better manage teams, influence outcomes, and make more effective decisions in your organization. Each course is designed for immediate application, giving you tools you can use right away in your role.

You’ll learn how to navigate workplace dynamics, lead teams more effectively, and connect day-to-day decisions to broader business strategy.

Whether you're stepping into a leadership role or looking to strengthen your impact as a manager, this program helps you operate with greater confidence and clarity.

Eligible coursework may also apply toward select W. P. Carey graduate programs.

Early bird pricing: available through December 17th, 2026.

Standard pricing applies afterward.

  • Early Bird Price: $2,150
  • Standard Price: $2,500

Certificate schedule:

  • Leveraging Workplace Dynamics for Organizational Impact: 1/14/2027 - 2/17/2027
  • Leadership and Teamwork: 2/25/2027 - 3/31/2027
  • Sources of Competitive Advantage: 4/8/2027 - 5/12/2027

Key Benefits:

  • Build practical leadership skills you can apply immediately
  • Improve your ability to manage teams and influence outcomes
  • Strengthen decision-making in complex business environments
  • Learn how to connect team performance to business strategy
  • Develop confidence in your leadership approach

What’s Included:

  • Three 5-week, fully online courses
  • Real-world tools and frameworks you can apply on the job
  • Instruction from W. P. Carey faculty in leadership and strategy
  • Optional pathway to select W. P. Carey graduate programs

(Optional Add-On) Executive Coaching with Ama La Vida: 

Unlock your leadership potential with expert guidance and real-world application through our partnership with Ama La Vida. This coaching add-on includes up to five 1:1 coaching sessions to help you deepen your learning, build confidence, and accelerate your professional growth during and beyond the course. To learn more about Executive Coaching with Ama La Vida, please visit this enrollment page

Courses within certificate

Leadership and Teamwork (MGT 525) course is designed to help individuals unlock their leadership potential and define what it truly means to lead. It provides valuable insights into building strong relationships with both leaders and teammates, helping you enhance your ability to lead with confidence and impact. Whether you're new to a leadership role or looking to enhance your current skills, this course provides you with practical strategies and tools to succeed. Learners will explore key leadership traits and skills, assess their personal strengths, and learn how to adapt their leadership styles to various situations. The course also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and trust-building within teams while helping learners navigate ethical dilemmas and promote fairness. This course also focuses on continuous self-improvement, coaching, and feedback, enabling learners to develop actionable leadership goals and an accountability plan for long-term personal growth.

Certificate schedule:

  • Leveraging Workplace Dynamics for Organizational Impact: 1/14/2027 - 2/17/2027
  • Leadership and Teamwork: 2/25/2027 - 3/31/2027
  • Sources of Competitive Advantage: 4/8/2027 - 5/12/2027

Who this certificate is designed for

  • Professionals stepping into or currently in leadership roles
  • Managers looking to strengthen team performance and effectiveness
  • Individuals responsible for leading projects, teams, or initiatives
  • Professionals looking to improve decision-making and organizational impact

Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply leadership strategies to real-world business challenges
  • Manage teams more effectively and improve performance
  • Navigate workplace dynamics and influence outcomes
  • Make more informed and strategic decisions
  • Lead initiatives with greater confidence and clarity

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Decision making
Business strategy
Strategic planning
Leadership
Organizational behavior
Team management

These skills directly apply to these careers

Senior Vice President, Strategy

Leads corporate strategy, innovation planning, and long-term growth initiatives across business units.

Median Salary: $240,000

IT Manager

Oversees the implementation and maintenance of an organization's technology infrastructure and systems.

Median Salary: $169,510

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