Leading People and Organizations

Unique Features

• Learn strategic skills for managing teams effectively and achieving organizational goals, deepening your relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Tailor your learning by choosing electives that align with your career path, exploring topics such as innovation or negotiation in greater depth.
• Deepen your learning with experience—through applied projects and real-world case studies.
• Access career guidance from expert counselors at Northeastern’s office of Employer Engagement and Career Design.
• Connect with the vibrant Northeastern learning community and grow your professional network.
• Build toward a future master’s degree at Northeastern by earning credits you can apply toward an eligible program.

Program Objectives

The Graduate Certificate in Leading People and Organizations helps professionals in any industry who want to take on more strategic leadership roles. This flexible program builds your skill set and deepens your knowledge base in just four or five courses, giving you a valuable credential that you can leverage for a more senior role at your current job, use as a stepping stone toward a new position, or build the foundation for a future master’s degree at Northeastern.

The coursework covers the essentials of leading and motivating high-performance teams, with electives that offer deeper exploration of topics such as innovation and negotiation.

Career Outlook

The Graduate Certificate in Leading People and Organizations is designed for current professionals in any industry who want to advance their skills for leading workforces effectively and create a positive company culture.

Employers especially value the signature D’Amore-McKim emphasis on the role of data and technology in creating a competitive edge for organizations. Depending on your experience and available opportunities, you may be able to leverage your graduate certificate for a role with more influence on decision-making, a higher salary, or greater job security—or land a new position altogether. You may also consider applying credits earned toward an eligible master’s degree at Northeastern, such as the Part-Time MBA program.

Accreditation Description

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.