Certificate in 

Applied Leadership

Build confidence and capability through practice.
  • Online
  • 4 Programs
  • Self-paced and cohort options
Save $500 CAD

5,000+ credentials earned

1,000+ 10/10 reviews

15 years developing leaders

WHY THIS  CERTIFICATE

Leadership doesn't come with instructions. 

Most leaders are promoted for being good at the work, then left to figure out leadership on their own. The Certificate in Applied Leadership changes that through reflection, coaching and workplace practice.

See the whole system.

Connect how you lead yourself, your team and the organization.

Develop people.

Know when to manage, mentor or coach, and help others grow.

Lead with the brain in mind.

Understand how trust, pressure and change affect people.
  • A strong fit for: people leaders, cross-functional leaders, emerging leaders, and HR and L&D professionals.

Leadership grows through practice.

Four connected programs move learning into action.
INSIDE THE CERTIFICATE PATHWAY

Four programs. One certificate.

Each program can be taken independently. Complete all four to earn a Certificate in Applied Leadership (CAL).
Certificate in Applied Leadership

IGNITE

See the bigger picture; self, team, and organization.
12 modules

eLEAD

Build leadership capability and confidence.
8 weeks

eCOACH

Help others solve their own problems and grow.
8 weeks

eFOCUS

Choose one elective: Change, Inclusion or Resilience.
4 modules
CREDENTIAL EARNED

Certificate in Applied Leadership

AFTER THE CERTIFICATE
Complete the certificate and be eligible to apply for the Coaching & Leadership Professional Designation (CLPD) program.
Jointly awarded with Royal Roads University

  • Already completed a program? It counts.

Built for how people actually learn

Grounded in neuroscience

Every program draws on brain science, so the learning lasts.

Applied at work

Use what you learn directly in your leadership role.

Expert faculty

Receive feedback on key eLEAD and eCOACH assignments.
Meet the faculty

A clear path, at your pace

Move through the programs on a schedule that works for you.
WHAT GRADUATES SAY

Learning that changes how leaders lead.

My journey with eLeadership Academy has been fabulous. I’ve taken away several tools that I have already implemented in both my work and home life.
  • Barbara Wentzell
    Manager of Virtual Delivery, CAL Graduate
The resources and reflection workbook assignments made a huge impact on my self-awareness and confidence. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and noticed real change in my leadership role.
  • Rita Francis
    Supervisor, CAL Graduate
What a great resource this whole program has been. The perfect mix of new information, and crucial reminders on what matters most, and how to approach leadership from the micro to macro level.
  • Jeff Fero 
    Director, Marketing and Community Engagement, CAL Graduate
I have truly found great value in the Certificate in Applied Leadership program, particularly in understanding the neuroscience behind leadership, decision-making, and human behaviour. The insights and tools I’ve gained have given me a new perspective on leadership, and I look forward to putting them into practice in both my professional and personal life.
  • Lavinia DeSousa
    Business Relationship Manager, CAL Graduate
ENROLLMENT

Choose how you want to enroll.

Enroll in the full certificate program or begin with one program.

Enroll in the full certificate program Save $500

All four programs in one enrollment.

Self-Paced

Start anytime and move through the programs at your own pace.

$4,550

Cohort

Includes cohort options for eLEAD and eCOACH.

$5,150

Choose one program

Each program counts toward the certificate.

Choose one program

Each program counts toward the certificate.
Questions before enrolling? Talk to an advisor →
FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Embed a clear leadership pathway into your development plans.

We’ll help you explore group pricing, delivery formats and a rollout that fits. Explore more for organizations
  • One clear pathway.
    Bring clarity and continuity to leadership development across your organization.
  • Progress you can recognize.
    Each program builds toward a recognized credential, making development visible and measurable.
  • Consistency across leaders.
    Build a shared language and approach for leadership, coaching and feedback.
COMMON QUESTIONS

Certificate FAQs

Earn the certificate.

Start with one program or enroll in the full certificate program.