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Certificate in Foundational Leadership

Accelerate your effectiveness as a leader

The Certificate in Foundational Leadership (CFL) is a 9-month individual leadership program designed to accelerate your leadership skills through practical learning, mentorship and assessments. In a small cohort of people from a variety of industries and fields, you'll develop new techniques and knowledge to refresh and enhance how you lead individuals and teams. Take a look at why so many CFL graduates refer to the program as "transformational"...

What you'll learn

  • Increase your self-awareness of your leadership strengths and development areas.
  • Develop strategies to lead and and influence teams, particularly through change.
  • Enhance your ability to work effectively with people of diverse identities, personalities and abilities.
  • Improve your interpersonal communication skills, particularly in high-stakes situations.
  • Cultivate professional relationships through networking and mentorship.
 
The program helped refine many of the leadership tools that I had and gave me a framework that allowed me to share those with other professionals developing as young leaders. Steve Lee (13) Director of Information Technology, Integrus Architecture

Concrete steps, transformative results

  • Enjoy both flexibility and connection with others through a combination of in-person and Zoom classes.
  • Deepen your self-awareness and growth through highly personalized assessments.
  • Complete practical assignments to apply new knowledge and skills directly to your life.
  • Learn from a variety of engaging, seasoned leaders in their professions.
  • Match with an experienced leader who'll serve as your mentor throughout the program.
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Details

  • Cost: $8,500
  • Payment Options: Payment plans, discounts, and scholarships available
  • Duration: 9 months (September - May)
  • Credits: 15 CE credits, transferable as 3 graduate credits to select master's programs
  • Format: Combination of in-person and live, interactive Zoom classes. Includes assessments with certified practitioners, a two-day retreat and on-campus cohort meetings.
  • Time Commitment: Students tell us they spend 8-10 hours per month, in addition to in-person & virtual sessions. 
  • Instructor: Jill Yashinsky-Wortman, MA, CPCC, PCC

Testimonials

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Moya Shatz Dolby ('22)

Executive Director, Idaho Wine Commission

I can't speak highly enough about the Certificate in Foundational Leadership. It made me think more deeply about various topics, and the personal assessments were really eye-opening. I made great friends and enjoyed getting to know the people in my cohort. I encourage anyone who has a growth mindset and wants to continue to better themselves to take this program.

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Joe Hoeing

Airport Duty Manager, Spokane International Airport

"This program has had a profound impact on my leadership skills. The skills we worked on in the program were easily applied in the workforce. This has been a really valuable experience for both my personal and professional life."

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Andrea Hougen

Associate/Structural Engineer, Integrus Architecture

"The Certificate in Foundational Leadership is an amazing awakening of your leadership spirit fundamentally, while providing practical tools for assessment of leadership strengths, growth opportunities, self-leadership, emotional intelligence, employee engagement, courageous communication and change management."