Applied Leadership

Certificate for Applied Leadership

The Kelley Certificate for Applied Leadership is a cross-functional, multidisciplinary leadership development experience designed to maximize learning while minimizing disruption of work.

The framework is based on a leadership model from the research of Robert Quinn and John Rohrbaugh, who were searching for criteria that could predict if an organization performed effectively. The Quinn Model is based on four different management models, each important in a well-functioning organization.

Upcoming dates and certificate overview

2025 session:
Module 1: April 22, 23
Module 2: May 13, 14
Module 3: June 3, 4
Module 4: June 24,25

Price:
1–2 participants: $8,000/participant
3–6 participants: $7,200/participant
(Lodging, travel, and some meals not included)

Discounts available for IU alumni and companies sending three or more participants.

Showcase your new skills

In addition to earning a professional certificate upon completion of this program, you will also earn a digital badge to showcase your skills on platforms like LinkedIn. These credentials show your network the concrete and in-demand skills you earned from taking this Kelley program.

“The content is very practical and can be directly applied to my team.”

Course participant

Learning objectives

Strengthen awareness of the competencies required to effectively lead others
Develop a focused action plan to develop leadership skills
Encourage creative thinking and identify barriers to innovation
Understand how and when to effectively empower others
Enhance ability to implement and manage organizational control systems
Sharpen communication skills for greater effectiveness
Develop and manage teams for maximum effectiveness
Understand the interconnectedness of business functions
Identify, frame, and solve complex business problems

Program structure

Competing values framework and assessment
Leadership competencies
Leaders as coaches
Inclusive leadership
Managing conflict and fostering collaboration
Transformational change
Strategy
Building and leading high performing teams
Leaders as effective communicators
Personal productivity and action planning

Format

In-residence program delivered in three modules on the Bloomington, Indiana, campus. Each module is three days in length and takes place over a four-month period. Between modules, participants work with faculty to complete their individual leadership development plans.

Program benefits

A learning environment conducive to experimentation with new leadership concepts, skills, and tools.
A balanced exposure to the full range of topics and skill-building exercises needed to prepare participants for strategic leadership.
Opportunities to exchange ideas and learn best practices from participants from non-competing firms.
A program designed with participants' specific companies in mind.
A program chartered through the organization of a steering committee comprising talent development experts from member organizations and Kelley School of Business faculty.
Interaction with academic and business leaders—the program provides opportunities to learn from executives from partner firms and world-class faculty.
Upon successful completion of the assurance of learning assessment, participants will earn three credit waivers into the Business Management Certificate, a 12 credit hour graduate certificate, which can also lead to an online graduate degree.

Questions? We're here to help.

Email us at keep@iu.edu with any questions you may have, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.