Advance Your Leadership with Rockhurst University’s Advanced Leadership Certificate
Rockhurst University’s Advanced Leadership Certificate (ALC) program offers a focused and convenient pathway for professionals to build critical leadership, communication and management skills. Designed for busy managers, team leads and high-potential leaders, this 10-credit-hour program combines practical application with Rockhurst’s proven leadership curriculum. With courses that meet just once a month, the ALC empowers participants to lead with confidence, improve performance and drive results—all while managing their demanding schedules.
Why Choose Rockhurst’s Advanced Leadership Certificate?
Targeted Learning for Impactful Leadership
Focused and Convenient
Designed for Professionals. Eight targeted courses delivered over 10 credit hours ensure a deep dive into leadership essentials without the time commitment of a full degree.
Proven Curriculum, Immediate Results
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow. Adapted from Rockhurst’s renowned Helzberg School of Business, the program offers practical insights you can apply immediately to improve team performance and drive success.
Accredited and Transferable
Build Toward Your MBA. All courses are accredited and can be applied toward a Helzberg MBA, making this certificate a strategic step in your professional growth.
Success Stories
Tommy Chochrane, V.P. Operations, Overland Park Regional Med. Ctr.
From executive presence to conflict management, the ALC covers essential skills for today’s leaders, including negotiation, networking and strategic management.
Who Should Participate? The program is perfect for high-potential managers, team leads and supervisors eager to advance their leadership skills and impact.
Learn without disruption. Classes typically meet during the day in our state-of-the-art executive classroom. Certificate programs meet on Fridays, once a month. Schedules for company-sponsored programs are customized according to the needs of your company.
Invest in your future. This 10-credit certificate's $995/credit hour fee includes all materials and provides exceptional value for a comprehensive leadership education.
Bridge to MBA. Accredited courses can count toward a Helzberg MBA, giving you flexibility for your next professional move.
FAQs
$995 per credit hour. Program is 10 credit hours.
All open enrollment classes are held at Rockhurst University's Helzberg School of Management executive education room.
Meets on approximately one Friday a month for 10 months.