Executive Leadership Certificate

Earn Your Certificate in Executive Leadership

The University of Sioux Falls offers certification in Executive Leadership to students with an earned bachelor’s degree or extensive work experience in their industry or field. 

The Executive Leadership Certificate is a three-class sequence that provides high-level training and development for career professionals. It is earned by students who complete Leadership & Ethical Management, Human Resource Management and Innovation & Problem Solving.

With classes that draw on personal experiences and include applied activities, students will be able to immediately integrate their learning into the workplace. For each course, students will earn 3 graduate credits. This cost-effective program allows employers to enhance their existing organizational capacity, strengthen their internal talent pipeline and retain high value employees. 

Courses

The courses in this certification are all completely online.

FAQs

What is the format of the class?

All classes are online with no required weekly meeting times. A typical week runs from Monday to Sunday. During the week, the student is able to review content and do the work in a timeline that works for them.

Are there required meeting times?

There will be optional online sessions throughout the courses but there are no required meeting times. Students will be asked to schedule times for collaboration with faculty and other students with flexibility provided in that scheduling. 

What is the cost of the class?

The tuition rate for the fall 2025 semester is $450 per semester hour; all of the certification classes are 3 semester hours. Books and instructional materials are an additional cost. Employers can receive a corporate rate when purchasing the entire certification package.

When will the certification be available next?

Fall 2025: The certification program will run from Oct. 27, 2025 – April 26, 2026

Winter 2026: The certification program will run from Jan. 12, 2026 – June 28, 2026