Women in Leadership Online Certificate

Become a Leader in
Innovation and Resilience

Now Enrolling in All 2026 Sessions!

Empowered Women Drive Transformational Change

The online Women in Leadership: Driving Transformation Through Innovation and Resilience certificate program from Emory Continuing Education (ECE) helps managers maximize their unique strengths to grow their career potential as a leader. Led by five subject matter experts, each program module gives current managers the skills and knowledge they need to create collaborative, innovative workplace cultures that drive positive transformation.

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Program Overview

The five-week program is designed for active women managers who aspire to build a skill set that prepares them for higher levels of leadership, including C-suite positions. The combination of live sessions and self-paced content gives women the flexibility to earn the certificate while balancing life’s commitments, empowering them to build presence and influence within their organizations.

Upon your successful completion of the Women in Leadership certificate program, you can:

  • Describe why innovation is important and list instances of successful innovation inside and outside your organization.
  • Identify collaboration strategies in your organization, design ways to engage across silos, and formulate useful ideation strategies.
  • Define the keys to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and applying methods for managing entrepreneurs.
  • Develop an initial plan to encourage risk while mitigating associated challenges.
  • Explore cultural differences and similarities; how culture impacts communication, innovation, and team leadership; and develop a strategy of inclusiveness through an understanding of cultural impacts.
  • Explore how multiculturalism improves innovation when managed effectively.
  • Distinguish between resilient and non-resilient leaders, design a custom resiliency plan, and implement resiliency for innovation.

Cost:
$1,950
Next Start Date:
February 1, 2026
100% Online
Instructor Led
5 Weeks
40 Hours
4.5 CEUs / 45 PDUs
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What You'll Learn

Gain insight from experienced, industry-leading women who know what it takes to excel as leaders and innovators in today’s workplace.

This online Women in Leadership certificate is structured as five week-long modules, each led by a woman subject-matter expert. Every module focuses on a core skill essential for effective leadership, giving you a comprehensive, practical foundation aligned with the best online leadership courses available.

  • Module 1: Growing a Culture of Innovation
    Practice innovative strategies, learn best practices in innovation, reflect on your experiences and envision ideal cultures of innovation. Led by Kimberley Lyles-Folkman, PhD, MEd, integrated advertising and innovative design expert.
  • Module 2: Innovating Across Culture
    Increase your understanding of how culture impacts success in the marketplace and workplace, as well as its impact on the world. Led by Soumaya Khalifa, MBA, President and CEO of Khalifa Consulting.
  • Module 3: Driving Engagement
    Learn best practice tools and techniques to increase you and your team’s engagement. Led by Nancy Green, MBA, performance strategist and owner of iinteg Inc.
  • Module 4: Leading with Resilience
    Learn the qualities, attributes, and skills that make resilient leaders, as well as their impact on teams, organizations, and culture. Led by Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting.
  • Module 5: Advocating for Yourself
    Gain skills to effectively advocate for yourself including understanding the importance of identifying professional strengths, interests, and values. Learn how to take self‐ownership over your vocational lives and future, and articulate your unique professional strengths, values, and vision. Led by Sarah D. Carlson, career transformation and self-advocacy expert.
  • Module 6 - Asynchronous: Industry Experts
    This is a professionally curated asynchronous module, offering an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry experts in diverse fields and leadership roles. Throughout this module, you will be presented with compelling stories and distinct viewpoints on innovation, resilience, and transformation.

Cost:
$1,950
Next Start Date:
February 1, 2026
100% Online
Instructor Led
5 Weeks
40 Hours
4.5 CEUs / 45 PDUs
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Who Should Register?

This program is ideal for women managers aiming to move into higher tiers of their organization, those looking to learn best practices for fostering a collaborative culture of innovation, and women leaders who want to become more effective advocates for themselves and their teams. It also welcomes men who want to better understand the challenges women face in the workplace and learn how to be stronger advocates for their female colleagues.

95% of executive women say that being resilient has become more important as they have advanced in their careers and risen through the ranks.*

*Source: 2021 Advancing the Future of Women in Business: A KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit Report

Cost:
$1,950
Next Start Date:
February 1, 2026
100% Online
Instructor Led
5 Weeks
40 Hours
4.5 CEUs / 45 PDUs
Request More Information

Why Choose Emory

  • Emory is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
  • Courses taught by experienced industry experts
  • Live instructor-led virtual class sessions offered each week
  • Participants who successfully complete the Women in Leadership course will receive a digital certificate of completion and earn a Women in Leadership certificate badge through ECE

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