Full course description
$250
Self-Paced
Earn a Certificate
Course Overview
Leadership begins with self-awareness. In this highly practical, self-paced course, you’ll engage in guided reflection to explore your unique leadership style, assess your strengths, and uncover areas for growth. By the end, you’ll walk away with a personalized leadership vision and a professional development plan aligned with your core values and career goals.
Whether you're preparing for a promotion, managing a team, or stepping into a strategic role, this course equips you with proven tools and perspectives to lead effectively and ethically.
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit course is ideal for:
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- Mid-career professionals seeking to grow their leadership capacity
- Managers and department heads navigating organizational change
- Aspiring executives building a strong leadership foundation
- Professionals in career transition or exploring leadership roles
- Individuals seeking to improve team performance and workplace culture
- Mid-career professionals seeking to grow their leadership capacity
No prior leadership training is required. Open to learners from all industries and backgrounds.
Course Instructor
Vicki Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC
With over 16 years of experience in higher education, she brings a practical perspective shaped by her work in nonprofit, government and research settings focused on health, wellness and leadership. A board-certified health and wellness coach, her teaching style is warm, engaging and rooted in real-world applications. Through guided self-reflection and interactive learning tools, she helps participants build self-awareness and lead with greater intention.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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- Develop a personalized leadership vision aligned with your values
- Create a professional development plan to guide your growth
- Identify your leadership strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Enhance self-awareness through structured reflection activities
- Translate insights into real-world strategies for leading teams and influencing outcomes
- Develop a personalized leadership vision aligned with your values
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
This course equips you with personalized insights into your unique leadership style and strengths, helping you better understand how you show up in team dynamics, decision-making, and organizational settings. You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-apply tools—like your own leadership vision statement and a tailored professional development plan—that support your continued growth. The course also builds the confidence to lead with clarity and intention in your current role or as you pursue new leadership opportunities.
What is the career outlook for individuals who complete this program?
The career outlook is strong—and growing. Between September 2023 and 2024, over 6 million U.S. job postings called for leadership skills, highlighting the increasing demand for professionals who can guide teams through change, drive innovation and build inclusive, resilient cultures.
How long does it take to complete?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience. Most people complete this course in two hours, but you can take as much time as needed to fit your schedule.
How is the course structured?
This course is 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals.
Does this course count toward the Inclusion and Belonging Certificate?
Yes. Complete all four foundational courses and two electives to earn the Leadership Certificate from Creighton University.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.