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Whether you’re seeking your first supervisory role or advancing to the C-suite, a certificate in leadership and management can help you navigate your career with confidence. Learn to inspire teams, deliver large-scale projects, and make strategic decisions that help your organization reach its full potential.

Online learning experiences designed for working adults give you the ability to build academic and professional relationships within a flexible course framework

Earn a career-advancing certificate in leadership or management in as little as a 5 months

Benefit from a wide variety of learning opportunities designed to support you through your entire career

Rice’s prestigious network connects you–both locally and globally–to respected professionals serving organizations in a variety of roles

Certificate Specific Details

From the tactical to the strategic, Rice University offers leadership and management programs designed to help you accelerate your career.

Leading Self, Teams, and Systems Certificate

Perfect for professionals who want to discover their leadership style and hone their communication skills, this certificate offers students an opportunity to practice proven leadership strategies. Advance your career by learning how to motivate and influence high performing individuals and teams across your organization.

Starting Fall

Length 5 Months
Format Online

Leadership in Action Certificate

Designed for new executive directors or chief executive officers in a nonprofit setting, this certificate helps students build practical organizational management skills. Learn how to collaborate with your board, evaluate your programming, inspire your team, and ensure the sustainability of your organization.

Starting Fall

Length 10 Months
Format On campus

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Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE) Certificate

Join a cohort of committed nonprofit peers and advance your philanthropic career with this competitive certificate opportunity. Expertly curated course content, personalized coaching, and engaging activities allow you to turn theory into practice and feel confident as you build your reputation as a nonprofit leader.

Starting Fall

Length 10 months
Format On-campus

PMP Certification Exam Prep

Increase your earning potential by up to 25% by becoming a certified Project Management Professional. Enrolling in this program enables you to meet the 35-hour project management education prerequisite and provides you with the support of an experienced instructor and a structured environment to help you prepare for exam day.

Starting Spring

Length 12 weeks
Format On-campus

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Do you want to develop the skills and expertise needed to manage projects and lead teams with confidence?

Thoughtful leadership is the foundation of any organization’s success. Rice University prepares you to act strategically while inspiring those around you to collaborate and contribute their best.

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