
About the Leadership & Management Certificate Program
There are many perspectives on what defines effective leadership. If you believe that leadership is not only possible but essential at every level of an organization, this program is designed for you. Whether you're a supervisor, manager, team or project leader, or an individual seeking to strengthen your leadership and management capabilities, this certificate program offers practical strategies and insights to help you lead with confidence and impact.
Leadership is not defined by title or position—it is the ability to inspire and influence others, articulate a clear vision, and guide teams toward achieving shared goals. This program focuses on developing the key competencies that drive effective leadership and organizational success.
This program is offered in Portsmouth and UNH Manchester. The core program consists of one of two required options, plus three electives chosen from a variety of topics. The program provides an opportunity for you to explore the attributes of leadership andmanagement that will enhance your skills, knowledge, and capabilities as a leader. You are required to complete the program within two years. For those wishing to complete the program sooner, sufficient topics are offered each year.
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Completion of one (1) of the two "required" workshops below:
Leadership Excellence
NEW! Leading Organizational Change -
Completion of three (3) "elective" workshops, listed below *
- Enrollment in the Leadership & Management Certificate program. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (an additional, one-time fee of $50).
Upcoming Workshops
- From ME to WE: How to Develop a “We’re All in This Together” Team Culture | April 24 | Live Online
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | April 24 | Portsmouth
- The Self-Aware Leader: Mastering Your Inner Narrative World | April 25 | Portsmouth
- Change Management Toolkit | April 30 | Manchester
- Navigating the Future: What Organizations Need to Know About Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI | May 2 | Live Online
- Developing a Culture for Success | May 6 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | May 7 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications | May 7 | Manchester
- Improve Your Presentations and Coaching Using Stories That Engage and Inspire | May 9 | Live Online
- Unlocking Potential: A Holistic Approach to Talent Development | May 14 | Live Online
- NEW! The Power of Purpose: Align & Thrive | May 14 | Portsmouth
- Talent Acquisition 101: From Basics to Best Practices | May 15 | Portsmouth
- Enhancing Performance and Accountability | May 15 | Manchester
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | May 21 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Energy at Work | May 21 | Manchester
- Implicit Bias: awareness and response to mitigate impact | May 28 | Live Online
- The Core of Modern Leadership: 2025- UNH Leadership & Management Conference | June 5 | The Artisan at Tuscan Village, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Strategic Planning | June 11 | Portsmouth
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | June 12 & 13 | Portsmouth- Carey Cottage
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | June 12 | Manchester
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | June 13 | Live Online
- NEW! Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Evaluate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | June 18 | Live Online
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | June 20 | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | June 17 | Portsmouth
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | July 16 | Portsmouth
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | July 24 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | September 17 | Portsmouth
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | September18 | Manchester
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | September 26 | Live Online
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | October 10 | Portsmouth
- Strategic Planning | November 5 | Manchester
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 3 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 9 | Live Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
For specific information and necessary materials, please view the individual workshop page for the workshop you would like to register for. You may be required to have certain materials and/or applications downloaded to participate in the workshop. Reminders about this will be provided via email upon registration. You may also contact us with any questions.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.

CONTACT:
Zainab Qari, Senior Program Manager
603-641-4350
zainab.qari@unh.edu