As managers move up in their organizations, their accountability and visibility increase. The ability to influence in order to get things done through others becomes increasingly important as one focuses on the larger interests of the department and the organization. This Certificate Program helps participants take their leadership skills to the next level by providing exposure to subject matter typically found in an MBA program.
Who Should Attend:
This Certificate is designed for managers with three to five years of management experience or for those advancing from a first-line supervisor position.
Coursework for the Certificate:
Certificate is awarded after completion of four programs, one selected from each of four topic areas. Certificate requirements should be completed within an 18-month period.
Leadership
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence -
March 13, 2012
May 1, 2012
July 17, 2012
September 18, 2012
November 27, 2012 - Igniting Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry - April 17, 2012
- High-Impact Leadership for Women - September 11, 2012
Strategy
- Corporate Strategy: Real-World Frameworks and Actionable Plans - October 10, 2011
- Manage by Designing: Approaches for Everyday Innovation - April 19, 2012
- Strategic Decision Making and Execution - October 11, 2012
Operational Excellence
- Beyond the Balanced Scorecard- Four-Part Webinar Series - July 19, July 26, August 2 & August 9, 2011
- Change Leadership -
May 15, 2012
October 9, 2012
Financial Decision Making
- Financial Decision Making for Non-Financial Managers - September 23, 2011
- Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers- Four-Part Webinar Series - January 11, January 18, January 25 & February 1, 2012
Cost of Certificate:
| Price* | Healthcare, Nonprofit and CWRU Alumni |
Corporate Partners |
|---|---|---|
| $2,580 | $1,680 | 4 Class Days |
*Register now and pay by credit card for all 4 class days. You’ll save 7% off the $2580 price by using the code: AM2012 at checkout.
Please note: discount codes for certificates are invalidated upon the cancellation of any program for which the discount code was applied. This is excepted only when an appropriate substitute class is applied at the time of cancellation. Improperly applied discounts (e.g. non-profit applied incorrectly) or improperly applied discount codes (e.g. code applied for less classes than required) may be invalidated at the sole discretion of CWRU and Weatherhead’s Executive Education department. In all cases where the discount or discount code is invalidated, the discounted amount becomes due immediately.
Registration
To register online for the entire certificate, please select four (4) of the appropriate classes listed above. We will automatically track your progress towards completion of your certificate. Alternatively, you can register by phone – 216-368-6413. You have 18 months to complete any of our leadership, management, or functional knowledge certificates. Also please be aware that a program can only be applied toward the requirements of one certificate.
Receipt of Certificate
Certificates will be automatically produced and sent out to participants who have completed the requirements twice a year. Participants can expect to receive certificates in December/January or June/July after the completion of their courses.


James Van Doren