GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Ethical and Inclusive Leadership 9 total credits | average of 6 months to complete 26 DAYS Until App. Deadline 8 JAN Start Date Format Online Tuition $10,953 Courses 3 courses Term Spring 2024 Apply Now Inclusive Leadership helps diverse organizations THRIVE. In today’s workplace climate, building an ethical and inclusive culture is essential for a variety of reasons ranging from talent retention to overall productivity. A graduate certificate in Ethical and Inclusive Leadership prepares professionals to lead an organization more effectively. Delivered 100% online, in collaboration with Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, this graduate-level certificate program teaches how to be an inclusive leader who is informed by ethics-oriented decision making. What you learn in the graduate certificate program can be applied across a variety of industries. Work to improve your current organization, leverage these new skills to elevate your career, or market yourself to a potential employer! The possibilities are limitless. Get started today. Request Info “‘A strong people do not need strong leaders.’ The words of famed activist Ella Baker rightly captures an ethical vision of leadership – one grounded in the inherent worth, value, and dignity of everyone. Baker’s vision and practice of leadership empowers new models of ethical leadership for the 21st century.” — Corey D. B. Walker, Ph. D., Dean, School of Divinity and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities WAKE WAKE Career Prospects and Outcomes Teams and organizations continue to diversify, and leaders must be adaptable. Emerge from this program equipped with the skills and knowledge to assess your workplace’s culture and implement strategies to increase equity and employee engagement. Emerging studies have found a correlation between a diverse, inclusive workplace and: Higher revenue growth Increased ability to recruit a diverse talent pool 5.4 times higher employee retention WAKE Multidisciplinary Wake Forest University’s graduate certificate in Ethical and Inclusive Leadership is a multidisciplinary program. This provides a more holistic approach to understanding leadership and organizational cultures as faculty members and learners come from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you work in the private sector, government, non-profit, or another industry, this program will help you and your organization thrive. WAKE Academic Excellence + Practical Expertise The Wake Forest School of Divinity is a strategic partner in this certificate program. The Divinity School’s resources and expertise will create opportunities for students to engage some of the nation’s leading ethicists, scholars, and leaders. Cost Tuition The Ethical and Inclusive Leadership Certificate costs $10,953 total for 3 courses or 9 credit hours. There are no additional fees for the courses outside of textbooks. Financial Aid is not available for this program. How to Apply Applicants to Ethical and Inclusive Leadership certificate program will submit a completed online application and a non-refundable application fee of $50. Applicants will need to submit: -A completed online application -A current resume -One page statement of interest A bachelor’s degree transcript* *An unofficial transcript is acceptable for admission; an official transcript is due by the start of the first course. Ethical and Inclusive Leadership Courses All 3 courses are required to complete the Ethical and Inclusive Leadership Certificate. Moral and Ethical Dimensions of Inclusive Leaders This course investigates current theories and knowledge about the moral and ethical dimensions of inclusive leadership, and explores related leadership strategies. What You’ll Learn Describe contemporary challenges and opportunities related to ethical leadership models. Investigate moral and ethical leadership and decision-making in contemporary organizational contexts and explore how personal leadership experiences influence leader identity. Apply ethical competencies, empathetic listening, and leadership strategies for inclusive vision-casting within organizations. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms Fall 2023 Subject to Change Course ID EIL 710 × Moral and Ethical Dimensions of Inclusive Leaders Investigate current theories and knowledge about the moral and ethical dimensions of inclusive leadership in contemporary organizational contexts. In this course, learners will apply ethical competencies, empathic listening, and leadership strategies for inclusive vision-casting. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Decision Making and Conflict Management Against a backdrop of major social, economic, and cultural transitions, leaders need a deeper understanding of ethical decision-making and effective conflict management. At the same time, leaders’ decisions are often viewed from varied stakeholders’ perspectives that are sometimes in tension with the leaders’ views and aims. This course equips students with knowledge and skills for navigating complex (and sometimes contentious) organizational landscapes. What You’ll Learn Explore conflict, conflict resolution, and conflict management from multiple perspectives and reflect on the role of leaders in conflict. Investigate varied frameworks and strategies, including managing bias, to facilitate equitable and ethical decision-making. Apply tools to understand how to lead and operate at the intersection of conflict engagement and equity-oriented action in shaping inclusive teams in the workplace and communities. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms Fall 2023 Subject to Change Course ID EIL 712 × Decision Making and Conflict Management Develop a deeper understanding of ethical decision-making and effective conflict management against a backdrop of major social, economic, and cultural transitions. In this course, learners will gain the knowledge and skills for navigating complex organizational landscapes. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Shaping an Ethical and Inclusive Organization What tools do leaders need to lead sustainable transformation in organizations? How do leaders implement strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations? What leadership skills and qualities are important as leaders envision, implement, and assess organizational changes infused with inclusive ethical decision-making? This course explores these questions and equips learners to shape an ethical and inclusive organization. What You’ll Learn Identify and describe theories and practices that shape inclusive organizational culture. Explore diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges and identify and apply equitable policies and practices within an organization. Create operational plans that employ practical strategies for implementing healthy changes in organizations. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms Winter 2023 Subject to Change Course ID EIL 714 × Shaping an Ethical and Inclusive Organization Examine theories and practices that shape inclusive organizational culture while exploring the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges. In this course, learners will create operational plans that employ practice strategies for implementing healthy changes in organizations. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Meet the Ethical and Inclusive Leadership Faculty Jill Y. Crainshaw, Ph.D. Wake Forest University Malika Roman Isler, PhD, MPH, CDE® Wake Forest University, Program for Leadership and Character Kenneth Townsend Wake Forest University, Program for Leadership and Character Elizabeth Whiting, Ph.D. Wake Forest University, Program for Leadership and Character Wake to What’s Next Request Information Apply Now