Leadership & Management Certificate

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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.

Certificate Requirements

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 and management 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.

  • Completion of one (1) of the two required workshops below:
    Leadership Excellence
    NEW! Leading Organizational Change
  • Completion of three (3) Leadership & Management elective workshops*
  • 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 & Programs

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Upcoming Leadership & Management Workshops
 
 
 
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Certificate Information

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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.
 

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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.

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CONTACT:

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