University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management

Leadership for Managers Graduate Certificate

Build critical team leadership and management skills with a graduate Leadership for Managers Certificate from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. The certificate can be completed through a combination of online and in-person courses in as few as 12 months.

The challenging academic curriculum allows you to apply real-world knowledge through hands-on opportunities and develop a culture of teamwork and collaboration to meet organizational goals. You will learn the key principles of effective leadership, how to identify your personal leadership style through feedback, and how to develop leadership skills through practice.

During your time in the program, you'll be eligible for a meeting with our career coaches to plan your next steps. With our extensive alumni network of nearly 60,000 across more than 100 countries, you'll have the opportunity to make incredible connections at the University of Minnesota no matter how or where you choose to study.

Once the certificate is completed, you can apply your credits to our Part-Time MBA or Online MBA programs. Additionally, the skills learned in this program will be immediately applicable in your current role and can open you up for new opportunities.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.