Certificate

Post Master’s Certificate in Education Leadership

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10 months

Approximate Program Length

15

Total Credits

$810

Cost per Credit

Online

Format

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Shape minds and leave a lasting impact on what and how students learn. With our Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership (CERT/D-EL), you’ll gain the skills to improve student achievement through research. Credits earned for a CERT/D-EL are transferrable toward our Doctor of Education with a focus in Educational Leadership. However, this certificate does not lead to teacher licensure.

Improve the performance of educational institutions
Facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms
Manage classrooms, schools and systems despite severe funding pressures
Conduct research to improve instructional and organizational processes

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Courses

1

Course at a time

8

Weeks per course

5

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 15 credits to complete this Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership.

5 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

EDD/724: Instructional Leadership
EDD/722: The Legal Context of Education
EDD/731: The Economics of Education
EDD/712: Leadership in Contemporary Organization
EDD/733: Evaluation and Assessment Methods

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership.

What you'll learn

When you earn your online Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Leadership in contemporary organizations
The legal context of education
Instructional leadership
Economics of education
Evaluation and assessment methods

Program Purpose Statement

The Post Master’s Certificate in Education Leadership (CERT/D-EL) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. The CERT/D-EL does not lead to teacher licensure or any other professional licensure or certification.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Education Administrators, All Other

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Salary range ²

$59-105k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

21

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership?

A CERT/D-EL can prepare you to be an:

Education administrator
Chief learning officer
Educational leader
Program facilitation director

6 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for instructional coordinators is projected to be as fast as average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Career Services for Life

Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.

You don’t have to go it alone.

You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.

Tools and resources available 24/7/365

We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Networking & mentorship

Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.

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Tuition

Paying for school

While education costs have risen an average of 2.6% in the U.S. every year, our Tuition Guarantee ensures you’ll pay one flat rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.

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Accreditation & Faculty

Count on the quality of your education

Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

25

Deans

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

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As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader."

Doris Savron

Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

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