About the Women's Leadership Certificate Program
While important progress has be made in advancing women into leadership roles, research shows that persistent barriers remain. In response, UNH Professional Development & Training is proud to offer the new Women’s Leadership Certificate program.
Designed for women leaders, this program features seasoned instructors with decades of real-world experience who will help you build the clarity, competencies, courage, and strategies needed to move from surviving to thriving in your leadership role. Participants also benefit from the meaningful, mutually supportive relationships formed with other women leaders throughout the program.
Certificate Requirements
This program is offered in Portsmouth, UNH Manchester, and Live Online.
- To earn the certificate, complete the six required workshops listed below within a two year timeframe.
Best Practices for Supporting and Championing Organizational Change
Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor
Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women
The Clear and Confident Woman Leader: No More Holding Back
The Mindful Woman Leader
The Voice of Today’s Woman Leader - Enroll in the Women's Leadership Certificate program. To enroll, add the "LM Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the workshops (an additional one-time $50 fee).
More Workshops & Programs
- 2026 Women in Business Conference: Authentic By Design | February 20 | UNH Durham
- The Mindful Woman Leader | March 5 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Rooted in Knowledge, Women Leading in Education | April 1 Portsmouth
- NEW! The Clear and Confident Woman Leader: No More Holding Back | April 9 | Portsmouth
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | April 16 | Portsmouth
- 2026 UNH Leadership & Management Conference: From Potential to Power - Shaping the Future of Leadership | June 4 | The Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | June 25 & 26 | Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | September 15 | Portsmouth
- Introduction to Creative Cloud Suite | January 22 & 29 | Live Online
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | January 22 | Portsmouth
- Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (also known as Land Surveyor in Training exam) Preparation | January 23 | Live Online
- The Expectation Trap: How to Stay Focused & Stress-Free | January 27 | Live Online
- Marketing AI: The Future of Digital Marketing | January 28 & 30 | Live Online
- AI Essentials: Building a High-Impact Strategy | January 28 | 1-3pm | Live Online
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | January 29 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grant Writing | January 30 | Live Online
- NEW! Workplace Safety and Investigations | January 30 | Live Online
- NEW! Canva for Business: Design Content Like a Pro | January 30 & February 6 | Live Online
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | February 3 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | February 3 & 5 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | February 5 | Live Online
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | February 6 | Portsmouth
- SHRM Certification Test Prep | Begins February 10 | Tues and Thurs, 1pm-3pm | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | February 10 | Live Online
- Personalizing Customer Experience with AI | February 11 | 1-3pm | Live Online
- Strategic Planning | February 11 | Live Online
- Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Elevate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | February 11 | Live Online
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | February 11 | Live Online
- Introduction to Graphic Design | February 12 & 19 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- NEW! Digital Marketing Boot Camp: The AI Execution Engine | February 13 | Manchester
- Master the Essentials MS Project | February 13 | Live Online
- Fundraising in the Digital Age: AI-Powered Approaches That Work | February 18 | 1- 3pm | Live Online
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | February 18 | Portsmouth
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | February 18 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | February 19 & 20 | Portsmouth
- Women in Business Conference: Authentic By Design | February 20 | Paul College
- Project Management for Business Change | February 20 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | February 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Focused Conversation | March 3 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | March 3 | Live Online
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate | Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Portsmouth - Hybrid (In-Person or Live Online)
- Introduction to Digital Media Buying | March 4 | Live Online
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | March 4 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | March 4 | Manchester
- Beginning with Adobe InDesign (Level 1) | March 5 & 12 | Live Online
- PMP Test Prep with PM-SM Certificate | Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 | Live Online
- The ABCs of Managing an Effective Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- The Mindful Woman Leader | March 5 | Portsmouth
- Efficient Use of State Permanent GNSS Base Station Networks Post-Processed and Real Time | March 6 | Live Online
- NEW! Bridging the Interview Gap: Turning Conversations into Connection | March 10 & 12 | 9am -12pm | Live Online
- Best Practices for Supporting and Championing Organizational Change | March 10 | Portsmouth
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | March 11 | Live Online
- AI & Automation in Business Operations | March 11 | 1-3pm | Live Online
- Storytelling Superpowers: Curiosity, Creativity & Courage in Marketing | March 13 & 20 | Live Online
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | March 17 | Live Online
- Google Analytics | March 18 | Live Online
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons | March 18 | Portsmouth
- Project Management for HR Professionals | March 18 | Live Online
- How to be a more compelling communicator: communication skills for leaders and Aspiring leaders | March 19 | Live Online
- Innovation Project Management | March 20 | Live Online
- Foundations of Supervision | March 24 | Manchester
- Supervisor Boot Camp 2026: Managing People+ Technology | March 25 | Manchester
- NEW! Conscious Leadership: What the Workplace and the World is Calling for Now | March 25 | Portsmouth
- Introduction to Typography | March 26 & April 2 | Live Online
- Project Management for Non Project Managers | March 27 | Live Online
- Managing Workplace Accommodation, Leave, and Workers' Comp Challenges | March 27 | Portsmouth
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | March 27 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration | April 1 | Portsmouth
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | April 1 | Live Online
- The Communication Dynamics Lab: A psychologically safe, in-person training lab to practice and master human communication at work | April 2 | Portsmouth
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | April 6 | Live Online
- AI-Driven Marketing Strategies: Boost Your Reach and Engagement | April 8 | 1-3pm | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | April 9 | Portsmouth
- NEW! The Clear and Confident Woman Leader: No More Holding Back | April 9 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Conscious Leadership: What the Workplace and the World is Calling for Now | April 9 | Portsmouth
- The Neuroscience of Leadership: Science-Based Strategies For Bringing Out the Best in Employees | April 14 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | April 15 | Manchester
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | April 16 | Portsmouth
- Desktop Design with Adobe InDesign (Level 2) | April 16 & 23 | Live Online
- Wordpress 101 | April 17 | Manchester
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | April 17 | Portsmouth
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | April 22 | Portsmouth
- Marketing AI: The Future of Digital Marketing | April 22 & 24 | Live Online
- Strategic AI Planning for Business Leaders | April 22 | 1-3pm | Live Online
- NEW! Microsoft Excel Advanced Mix (Module 1) | April 23 | 9am -12pm | Portsmouth
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | May 5 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | May 5 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications | May 6 | Portsmouth
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | May 6 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | May 6 | Manchester
- Employee Engagement: Increasing Motivation and Commitment | May 7 | Portsmouth
- Advanced Adobe InDesign (Level 3) | May 7 & 14 | Live Online
- The Human Advantage: Elevate Your Value and Impact in the AI Era | May 12 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | May 12 | Portsmouth
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | May 13 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | May 14 | Portsmouth
- Introduction to Basic Project Management | May 15 & 22 | Live Online
- Elevate Your Influence: Advanced Techniques for Constructive Conversations | May 20 | Manchester
- Foundations of Supervision | May 21 | Portsmouth
- Project Risk Management | June 2 | Live Online
- How to be a more compelling communicator: communication skills for leaders and Aspiring leaders | June 3 | Portsmouth
- 2026 UNH Leadership & Management Conference: From Potential to Power - Shaping the Future of Leadership | June 4 | The Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | June 10 | Manchester
- Start & Grow Your Design, Illustration or Photography Business | June 11 & 18 | Live Online
- NEW! RISE: An Evidence-Based Stress Resilience Training for Leaders | June 16 | Portsmouth
- Developing a Culture for Success | 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
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | June 25 & 26 | Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex
- Planning Your Project: A Hands-On workshop to Plan Your Upcoming Project | June 24 | Portsmouth
- Marketing AI: The Future of Digital Marketing | July 29 & 31 | Live Online
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | July 31 | Live Online
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | September 15 | Portsmouth
- Project Management for HR Professionals | September 15 | Manchester
- Introduction to Digital Media Buying | September 16 | Live Online
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | September 23 | Portsmouth
- Project Risk Management | September 23 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | September 30 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | October 1 | Portsmouth
- 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
- Planning Your Project: A Hands-On workshop to Plan Your Upcoming Project | October 14 | Manchester
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | October 14 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | October 15 & 16 | Portsmouth
- Wordpress 101 | October 16 | Manchester
- Workplace Safety and Investigations | October 16 | Live Online
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons | October 20 | Portsmouth
- Google Analytics | October 21 | Live Online
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | October 22 | Portsmouth
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | October 28 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration | October 29 | Portsmouth
- 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
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications | November 17 | Portsmouth
- Marketing AI: The Future of Digital Marketing | November 18 & 20 | Live Online
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | November 18 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 2 | Live Online
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 3 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 6 | Portsmouth
- Brainstorming to Innovate, Be Creative and Solve Business Problems | December 8 | Portsmouth
CONTACT:
Zainab Qari, Senior Program Manager
603-641-4350
zainab.qari@unh.edu