Organizational Leadership Certificate
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Those seeking to deepen behavioral finance knowledge and planning outcomes.
Timing
< 9 Months
Format
The College’s Financial Psychology Certificate is 100% online and combines guided study with live weekly sessions.
100% Online
Tuition
Starting at $2,050/course
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Become a Transformational Leader
Lead with Influence & Purpose
Inspire action with clarity, empathy, and leadership grounded in values, trust, and authentic communication.
Drive Organizational Alignment & Change
Break down silos, align people and strategy, and lead successful transformation across teams and systems.
Foster Inclusive, High-Performing Cultures
Promote equity, trust, and collaboration through leadership practices that drive lasting team success.
Explore the MSFP Program
Build the Skills to Drive Your Leadership Impact
Take your expertise to the next level by stacking your Organizational Leadership Certificate with other graduate certificates to earn your Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP). Each certificate earns you nine credit hours toward your MSFP!
Program Overview
Admissions Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the Organizational Leadership Certificate Program if taken independently. However, if taken as part of the MSFP Program, a bachelor’s degree is required; additionally, three or more years of leadership experience is preferred, but not required.
To earn the Organizational Leadership Certificate, you must:
- Successfully complete three courses and achieve a final score of 80%
- Agree to comply with The American College Code of Ethics and Procedures
What You'll Learn
To lead effectively, you must understand both the human and structural forces that shape performance. This certificate equips you to lead teams, manage culture, and apply systems thinking to drive change, align strategy, and deliver results.
Your learning outcomes include the following:
- Identify and adapt your leadership style to different roles, goals, and organizational contexts
- Understand how systems, incentives, and processes impact team behavior and business performance
- Apply systems thinking and behavioral science to support sustainable decision-making
- Influence and align organizational culture with strategic priorities
- Design and lead initiatives that improve collaboration, equity, and outcomes across teams and departments
- Use feedback, coaching, and communication strategies to build trust and accountability
Course Delivery
The learning format for graduate certificate programs like the Organizational Leadership Certificate is 100% online, with guided study and synchronous components including live weekly classes and weekly homework required. Learners must complete all three courses within the program to earn the certificate. Each class is eight weeks long, with the ability for students to complete the certificate program in under six months.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from nationally-recognized academics, researchers, and practitioners
- All-Online Resources: All-virtual lessons organized in sequential units and supported by short videos, knowledge checks, quizzes, and case studies.
- Grading: Earn a final course grade of 80% or higher to pass, and quizzes count toward your final grades.
- Stackable Learning: Earn your standalone certificate or use it as part of your journey toward your MSFP degree!
Organizations Need Strategic Thinkers
$8.8T
Estimated cost of employee disengagement worldwide.1
70%
Of employee disengagement is related to poor leadership and management.2
1 in 4
Senior managers says that leadership training is a critical tool in influencing business outcomes.3
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Tuition Overview
Single Courses
Starting at $2,050
Limited-Time Savings
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Single Courses
$2,050 per course
Individual courses can be purchased for $2,050 each. To complete the full program, students must complete three courses:
- MSFP 501 Fundamentals of Organizational Leadership—Provides an in-depth exploration of leadership and its effect on organizational culture, identifying the essential leadership skills needed to inspire, influence, and lead change.
- MSFP 502 Leadership Communication and Organizational Direction—Examines the tools needed to effectively coach and mentor followers and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and foster empowerment and mission success.
- MSFP 503 Organizational Change and Team Leadership—Explores visionary team leadership, change leadership strategies, goal setting, overcoming resistance, and fostering diversity and inclusion within organizational culture.
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Learn From the Who's Who of Leadership
Daralee Barbera
EdD, CFP®, CMFC®, ChFC®, CPBC®, CLF®
Program Director, Master of Science in Management—Leadership
Director of Faculty, Academics
Jim Petersen
PhD, MSM, MSFS, CFP®, CLF®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, WMCP®, CRPC®, CAP®, ChSNC®, AEP®, CPMBC, CPBC
Roger Hull/James S. Bingay Chair of Leadership, Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF) Program Director
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Daralee Barbera
EdD, CFP®, CMFC®, ChFC®, CPBC®, CLF®
Program Director, Master of Science in Management—Leadership
Director of Faculty, Academics
Jim Petersen
PhD, MSM, MSFS, CFP®, CLF®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, WMCP®, CRPC®, CAP®, ChSNC®, AEP®, CPMBC, CPBC
Roger Hull/James S. Bingay Chair of Leadership, Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF) Program Director
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