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Leadership Certification Program

The Leadership Certification Program (LCP) provides new and existing leaders with the skills necessary to effectively lead at Brown. The LCP is open to all managers who have at least 1 full-time direct report. All newly hired and promoted managers are automatically enrolled in the program and are encouraged to begin within six months.

To become certified, leaders must first attend An Orientation to Leadership at Brown. Existing leaders are also encouraged to certify to refresh their skills and provide valuable insights while participating in the program. For more information about enrollment in the program, contact ldeteam@brown.edu.

Please note: The program offers both virtual and onsite sessions, but you only need to complete one to fulfill the program requirement.

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Leadership Certification at a Glance

Acquire the skills needed to effectively manage and lead staff at Brown University.

  • The LCP is open to all managers who have at least 1 full-time direct report.
  • All newly hired and promoted managers are automatically enrolled in the program and are encouraged to begin within six months.
  • Existing leaders are also encouraged to certify to refresh their skills and provide valuable insights while participating in the program.
  • Modules are offered as instructor-led sessions or online learning.

Module Titles and Descriptions

Class descriptions, prerequisites and learning objectives for each session

Equivalency Courses for the Inclusive Leadership Series

Did you know? You can fulfill your Inclusive Leadership series requirement for the Leadership Certification Program through self-directed courses in LinkedIn Learning!

  • Inclusive Leadership counts for Inclusive Leadership, Part 1 - Learn the essential skills of inclusive leadership to boost performance, engagement, and innovation, while fostering a work environment where employees thrive and stay.

  • Bridging the Gap: Your Guide to Equity Based Leadership counts for Inclusive Leadership, Part 2 - Discover how understanding your leadership style can help build equitable relationships, bridge workplace disparities, and create inclusive team environments.

  • Make Belonging Real in the Workplace counts for Inclusive Leadership, Part 3 - Learn how to create a more inclusive workplace by addressing bias, closing the perception gap, and using your influence to foster belonging.

Once you complete the course, you’ll automatically receive an equivalency credit toward your Leadership Certification Program classes.

Information for Managers

Managers of program participants play a critical role in the successful transfer of skills to the workplace. Throughout the LCP, managers receive information about the program to position the participant for success.

Here are some tips to support your participant during their certification:

  • Time: Work together to plan release time to participate in the program.
  • Accountability: Hold the participant accountable for consciously applying the strategies and tools learned.
  • Guidance and Encouragement: Overcome barriers that may prevent the participant from applying the skills and measuring progress. Provide timely feedback from first-hand observations and acknowledge the impact of their success.
  • Tools: Use performance management tools, processes, and weekly meetings to review and document your participant's leadership development progress.