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18-Hour Instructional Leadership Certificate

Prepare for administrative leadership with practical, real-world training designed for working educators.
Female Educator
 
18-Hour Certificate
Instructional Leadership
Prepare for administrative leadership with practical, real-world training designed for working educators.
The 18-Hour Instructional Leadership Certificate prepares experienced educators for leadership opportunities in schools and districts.

Designed for educators who already hold a master's degree and Class A certification, the program combines practical coursework, real-world application and mentorship from experienced educational leaders. Students develop the skills needed to lead thriving school cultures, support teachers and improve student outcomes.

Two female educators
 

Instructional Leadership Certificate

Strong schools depend on strong leadership. Whether aspiring to serve as an assistant principal, principal or district leader, educators need more than theoretical knowledge. They need practical experience and the confidence to navigate the challenges of today's schools.

The certificate program focuses on areas essential to effective school leadership, including:

    • Foundations of leadership
    • Building thriving school cultures
    • School law and finance
    • Administrative leadership skills
    • Practical leadership experiences

Courses are designed to accommodate working educators while providing opportunities to learn from experienced school and district leaders.

 
Marcie Harchuck
 

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Marcie Harchuck
Director of Graduate Admissions and Student Services, Orlean Beeson School of Education
edgradadmit@samford.edu

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