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Course Description

This 14-week course is designed for professionals who wish to advance women in the workplace and work toward gender equity. The course exposes you to research and studies regarding women in the workplace, as well as current readings and materials on the subject. Additionally, the course offers practical skills for overcoming common barriers facing women in the workplace. 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Gain tools and skills to navigate the unique dilemmas that working women face, such as “double-binds” and “unconscious bias.” 
  • Understand your individual, unique leadership identity and how it surfaces in teams. 
  • Enhance your emotional intelligence for greater effectiveness in leadership roles. 
  • Develop skills to communicate and negotiate authentically and confidently in various situations. 
  • Identify practices and attitudes that contribute to healthy, fulfilling work-life integration.

Format:

The course offers a fully virtual and a hybrid option each session.

  • Fully Virtual: Live interactive Zoom classes held each Tuesday
  • Hybrid: Combination of online learning and in-person classes, including two, 2-day immersions at Gonzaga University

Requirements:

  • 5 years of any kind of work experience.
  • No degree required.
  • No application required.
  • Students admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Credits

  • Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Upon completion, students receive a Certificate from Gonzaga University and 8 Continuing Education credits on a Gonzaga University transcript.
  • Students who successfully complete a School of Leadership Studies certificate program have the option of applying a maximum of 3 credits towards completion of a Masters in Organizational Leadership, Masters in Communication and Leadership, or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at Gonzaga, contingent upon admission and within 5 years of certificate completion.
  • Students are responsible for confirming whether this course counts towards their organization's tuition reimbursement program (if applicable) or towards professional certification requirements.

Link to the Scholarship Application: Partial scholarships are available for this program and are considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying for a scholarship, please fill out this application before enrolling.

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Section Title
Certificate in Women’s Leadership
Estimated Time Commitment
80.0
Location
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Certificate Fee non-credit $3,200.00
Eligible Installment Plan

Section Notes

Time Commitment: Students tell us that they typically spend 3-5 hours per week, outside of class time. 

This hybrid program is a combination of online learning and in-person classes. This includes two, 2-day immersions (four days total) located in Spokane (see schedule and location details). Additionally, you will complete independent work online, including discussion boards, readings, videos, and other assignments. This provides structure and in-person interaction, as well as flexibility to complete work when convenient for you. 


Schedule: (see below)

Monday, August 31st: Course opens online

Tuesday, September 8th, 4:00 - 5:00pm: Virtual Orientation

Friday, September 18th, 8:00am - 4:30pm: Live session on campus

Saturday, September 19th, 8:00am - 4:30pm: Live session on campus

Friday, November 20th, 8:00am - 4:30pm: Live session on campus

Saturday, November 21st, 8:00am - 4:30pm: Live session on campus

Friday, December 11th: Course officially ends

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