Rockhurst University’s Advanced Leadership Certificate (ALC) program offers a focused and convenient pathway for professionals to build critical leadership, communication and management skills.
Program Overview
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.
The ALC is more focused and targeted than a degree program, but also more comprehensive and developmental than a training module.
Adapting the Helzberg School’s proven business and leadership curriculum, the program delivers a potent learning experience adapted to the time constraints and budgets of busy professionals. The certificate program captures the critical skills of leading, communicating and managing for results.
The courses in the program include:
- Executive Presence
- Effective Listening
- Conflict Management
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Leading Change
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
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.
Open Enrollment Schedule Advanced Leadership Certificate 2025
Block 1 – Executive Presence, Effective Listening, Strategic Management
- September 5, September 26, October 24, November 21
Block 2 – Financial Management, Conflict Management, Negotiation
- January 23, January 24 (morning only), February 27, March 27, April 24
Block 3 – Leading Change, Networking
- June 5, June 26
All classes are on Fridays and take place in the Helzberg School’s executive classroom in Conway Hall.
Class times are typically 8-5, but some days might be shorter. Since classes are hybrid, asynchronous online instructional activities may take place between sessions.
Additional Information
Course Catalog
Course Catalog: Advanced Leadership Certificate
Course Catalog: Business Administration, MBA from Advanced Leadership Certificate
FAQs
What is the program cost?
$995 per credit hour (program is 10 credit hours)
Where are classes held?
All open enrollment classes are held at RU's Helzberg School of Management Executive Education Room.
How long does the program take?
Meets on approximately one Friday a month for 10 months.
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