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
- NEW! RISE: An Evidence-Based Stress Resilience Training for Leaders | June 16 | Portsmouth
- Strategic Planning | June 17 | Portsmouth
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | June 17 | Portsmouth
- Developing a Culture for Success | June 18 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | June 26 | Live Online
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | June 23 | Manchester
- From Compliance to Commitment: A Leader’s Guide to Employee Engagement | June 23 | Portsmouth
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | June 25 & 26 | Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | July 16 | Portsmouth
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | July 31 | Live Online
- Conscious Leadership: What the Workplace and the World is Calling for Now | September 22 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | September 23 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | September 25 | Manchester
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | September 30 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | October 1 | Portsmouth
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | October 1 | Manchester
- Best Practices for Supporting and Championing Organizational Change | October 6 | Manchester
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | October 7 | Portsmouth
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | October 8 | Portsmouth
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | October 14 | Live Online
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | October 15 &16 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Excellence | October 19 & 26 | Manchester
- New: Communication and Connection in the Age of AI and Remote Work | October 19 | Portsmouth
- Turning Difficult Communications into Collaboration: The Bridge Builder’s Toolkit | October 20 | Portsmouth
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | October 21 | Portsmouth
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | October 28 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration | October 29 | Portsmouth
- Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Elevate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | November 4 | Live Online
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- The Expectation Trap: How to Stay Focused & Stress-Free | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Strategic Planning | November 5 | Manchester
- The Human Advantage: Elevate Your Value and Impact in the AI Era | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | November 6 | Live Online
- 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
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | November 18 | Live Online
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | November 19 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 2 | Live Online
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 3 | Portsmouth
- 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
- 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!
- Facilitation Skills | 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
