Be a Leader in Today’s Workplace
Now accepting inquiries for Fall 2025!
The Organizational Development and Leadership certificate imparts critical organizational and analytical skills that are key drivers of organizational effectiveness for individuals who are in leadership roles or seeking them. This program of study incorporates theory and practice in the areas of organizational leadership, problem-solving and decision-making, managing change and conflict, strategic thinking, and other selected course topics.
The five online courses required for this certificate are offered in 8-week sessions with a required 90-minute weekly synchronous online component. The weekly synchronous meeting allows you to interact with faculty and fellow students in real time.
CPS Online Undergraduate Tuition Incentive Grant: Apply and be admitted to be eligible for this grant which reduces your tuition rate to $575 per credit!
Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills to cultivate and leverage interpersonal and professional relationships to achieve organizational goals.
- Analyze possible causes for conflict in professional situations and propose productive scenarios for resolution.
- Apply analytical and strategic thinking methodology to systematically solve problems, make decisions, and navigate change.
Certificate Curriculum (15 Credits)
Required Courses (6 Credits)
- ODL 301 Analysis and Decision Models for Leaders (3)
- ODL 372 Organizational Leadership (3)
Choose 3 Courses (9 Credits) from the following:
- ODL 303 Introduction to Change Management (3)
- ODL 313 Strategic Leadership (3)
- ODL 319 Global Leadership (3)
- ODL 320 Coaching for Leaders (3)
- ODL 335 Conflict Management (3)
- ODL 425 Design Thinking for Organizations (3)
Requirement for admission – Prior higher education experience required.