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Spring 2026 Dates: April 13, 2026
Four Core Behaviors for Better Conversations
The four core principles may not be surprising at first glance, but the research has found that most individuals…
Coaching through the Center for Innovative Leadership provided through with our experienced and talented coaches. This package includes 4 separate sessions at 1 hour each, to be scheduled with your coach at your convenience.
Foundations of Leadership empowers new leaders to
This immersive one-day course was created with new and aspiring leaders in mind. Participants will engage in practical exercises to enhance the research-backed…
The importance of developing fundamental leadership skills cannot be understated. No matter their intelligence, experience, or drive, leaders at every level need the same 4 core skills to be effective and grow within an organization.
We call them the Fundamental 4:
With this Product Design (UX/UI) Professional Certificate Bundle you will learn the full UX/UI design process from understanding user behavior to crafting intuitive and effective interfaces, giving you the skills to succeed in this rewarding career. Start with the Professional Certificate in UX Design before enrolling in the Professional Certificate for UI Design. This way you…
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
This course treats leadership as a performative craft: a role enacted to mobilize people toward shared goals. Drawing on Marco Aponte-Moreno’s Leadership as Performance (2024) and Adrienne Maree Brown’s Emergent Strategy (2017), students cultivate the SPACE capabilities—Self-awareness, Presence, Authenticity, Communication, and Emotional intelligence—while…
This course addresses common challenges faced by nonprofit leaders and advocates, such as managing limited resources, building sustainable organizations, leading diverse teams, and effectively engaging stakeholders. It helps participants develop strategic skills in governance, operations, fundraising, volunteer management, and advocacy to increase organizational impact. By completing the…
Program Highlights:
This course is suited to anybody interested in designing beautiful interfaces for digital products. Our students are:
Whether you want to explore UX as a career or expand your professional skillset, this UX design fundamentals course is the perfect starting point.
Program Overview:
Module 1: Self-Awareness for Leaders
Module 2: Communication for Leaders