Leadership & Communication, Certificate
The Certificate in Leadership and Communication at Penn LPS Online is an exciting skills-building and career-enhancing program designed by distinguished, award-winning Ivy League academic experts and researchers in consultation with top executives and leaders from the real worlds of business, government, and the nonprofit sector. Drawing expertly on the social sciences, humanities, and data sciences, each of the five Leadership and Communication courses is scheduled especially for working adults and taught by dedicated and experienced Penn-affiliated scholars. It is designed, developed and delivered through a working partnership between the leaders and staff of Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS), the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program, and those of Civic Enterprises, headquartered in Washington, DC.
The Certificate in Leadership and Communication is a 5-course, 5 course unit program of study taught by University of Pennsylvania faculty. Penn LPS Online courses in the Certificate in Leadership and Communication are offered on an accelerated (8-week) schedule. Courses in this certificate program include a weekly synchronous session. For more information about specific course dates, please visit the Course Schedule page.
You have the option to enroll in individual courses without committing to the entire certificate, enjoying the flexibility and expertise offered by Penn LPS Online to suit your schedule and interests.
For more information: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/certificates/leadership-and-communication
To earn the Certificate in Leadership and Communication, students must successfully complete all five courses listed below and maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA).
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Communication Certificate | ||
| LEAD 1010 | Leadership Theory, Practice and Purpose (the prerequisite for all other LEAD courses) | 1 |
| LEAD 1040 | Professional Communication and Personal Development | 1 |
| LEAD 2020 | Leadership Lessons from Social Sciences | 1 |
| LEAD 2030 | Leadership Lessons from Humanities | 1 |
| Plus, one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Introduction to Data Analytics | ||
| Mathematical Foundations for Data Analytics | ||
| Mathematics All Around You | ||
| Introduction to Applied Statistics | ||
| Total Course Units | 5 | |
Courses are subject to change.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Leadership & Communication, Advanced Certificate
Curriculum
To earn the Advanced Certificate in Leadership and Communication, students must successfully complete seven courses listed below -- including the 5 courses in the basic certificate and a choice of two additional courses -- and maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA).
Students must take the 5 courses for the basic certificate.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| To earn an Advanced Certificate in Leadership and Communication, students must also complete two of these courses: | 2 | |
| Leadership and Public Administration | ||
| Leadership and Business Organization | ||
| Leadership and Nonprofit Management | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.