About the Leadership & Management Certificate Program
Effective leadership happens at every level of an organization. This certificate program is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their ability to lead with purpose. Whether you’re guiding teams, influencing outcomes, or stepping into new leadership opportunities, you’ll gain practical strategies to communicate a clear vision, build trust, coach others toward their potential, foster collaboration, and create the conditions for people to succeed through clarity, integrity, and adaptability, qualities this program develops to help you lead with confidence and impact.
Certificate Requirements
This program is offered in Portsmouth, UNH Manchester, and Live Online.
- To earn the certificate, complete six of the Leadership & Management workshops listed below. The program must be completed within two years, giving you the flexibility to choose the topics most aligned with your leadership goals.
- Enroll 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 workshops (an additional, one-time fee of $50).
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications | November 17 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | November 17 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | November 17 | Portsmouth
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | November 18 | Live Online
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | November 18 | Portsmouth
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | November 19 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 2 | Live Online
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | December 2 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 3 | Live Online
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | December 4 | Live Online
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 6 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Meetings That Matter: Stop Meeting. Start Deciding. | December 7 | Portsmouth
- Facilitation Skills | December 8 | Manchester
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | December 14 & 15 | Portsmouth
- The Human Advantage: Elevate Your Value and Impact in the AI Era | December 16 | Portsmouth
- Turning Difficult Communications into Collaboration:The Bridge Builder’s Toolkit | December 17 | Portsmouth
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | February 5 | Live Online
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | February 8 | Live Online
- Strategic Planning | February 11 | Live Online
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate | Thursdays, February 11,18, 25 & March 4,11 | Live Online or Portsmouth In Person (You Choose)
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | February 12 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | February 25 | Live Online
- How To Talk So People Listen (And Listen So People Talk) | February 26 | Manchester
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | March 3 | Live Online
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | March 5 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | March 11 | Portsmouth
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | March 22 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Excellence | March 23 & 30 | Portsmouth
- Supervisors Boot Camp 2027: Navigating the Realities of Supervision | March 25 | Manchester
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | April 2 | Portsmouth
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | April 7 | Manchester
- From Conflict to Collaboration | April 8 | Portsmouth
- How To Talk So People Listen (And Listen So People Talk) | April 9 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | April 20 | Manchester
- The Human Advantage: Elevate Your Value and Impact in the AI Era | May 13 | Portsmouth
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | May 27 | Portsmouth
- 2027 UNH Leadership & Management Conference -The Future of Leadership: Building Human-Centered Organizations in an Era of Disruption | June 3 | AC Hotel Portsmouth
- Strategic Planning | June 16 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | October 7 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration | October 21 | Portsmouth
- The Human Advantage: Elevate Your Value and Impact in the AI Era | November 4 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | December 9 | Live Online
- Cultivating Feedback Culture: Organizational and Professional Development | Coming soon!
- Reduce Turnover and Increase Productivity with “Help Me Help You Help Us” Conversations | Coming soon!
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | Coming soon!
- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Focused Conversation | Coming soon!
- RISE: An Evidence-Based Stress Resilience Training for Leaders | Coming soon!
- Developing a Culture for Success | Coming soon!
- From Compliance to Commitment: A Leader’s Guide to Employee Engagement | Coming soon!
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | Coming soon!
- Best Practices for Supporting and Championing Organizational Change | Coming soon!
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | Coming soon!
- Communication and Connection in the Age of AI and Remote Work | Coming soon!
- Turning Difficult Communications into Collaboration: The Bridge Builder’s Toolkit | Coming soon!
Certificate Information
Policies
Coursework must be completed within two years. If you are enrolled in multiple certificate programs, a maximum of two workshops can count toward more than one certificate. Required workshops cannot be waived, though substitutions may be approved on a case-by-case basis. UNH reserves the right to modify or discontinue programs at any time.
Enrollment
You don’t need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend workshops. To have courses count toward a certificate, enroll before your third workshop in that content area. Add the certificate to your cart at checkout for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
Scheduling & Locations
Workshops are offered in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Live Online. Most are available each spring and fall, though some are offered once a year. Programs are designed so certificates can often be completed within a year. There are no set start or end dates.
Completion & Certificates
Progress is tracked automatically in your Learn for Life account. Digital certificates are issued within two weeks. If you haven’t received your certificate after three weeks, please email us at professional.development@unh.edu.
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 for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
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.
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