The Kelley School of Business Applied Leadership Certificate Program is designed to elevate mid- to upper-level managers by combining cutting-edge business expertise with applied leadership skills and real-world relevance. Through this immersive executive leadership certificate, leaders will gain practical tools to solve complex challenges, inspire teams, and deliver measurable results.
This course is currently not being offered through open enrollment. We invite you to explore the leadership courses we are currently offering.
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This leadership development certificate goes beyond theory: Participants learn to lead with confidence and intention in today’s fast-changing environment. Delivered in a format that blends classroom instruction with practical application, the Applied Leadership Certificate from Kelley helps professionals transition insight into influence.
This in-residence executive leadership certificate program includes four in-person modules over three months, held at the Bloomington, Indiana, campus. Each two-day module allows time for reflection, coaching, and application between sessions.
Participants develop a personalized leadership development plan, with direct coaching from Kelley faculty, and are encouraged to implement what they learn in the program in their workplace throughout the program.
This program defines applied leadership through experiential learning, coaching, and direct implementation of leadership strategies. Rooted in applied leadership and management principles, participants will explore how leadership behaviors impact team outcomes, drive performance, and create sustainable change.
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By the end of this leadership development certificate program, participants will:
This executive leadership certificate program is ideal for:
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