OVERVIEW
Boost Your Career with a Nursing Leadership Certificate
Enhance your résumé with the help of a nursing leadership certificate from the Leavitt School of Health. This certificate will expose you to foundational leadership principles such as:
- Advanced communication skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Planning, time management, and accountability
- Resource allocation and conflict resolution
- Creating a healthy workplace culture
This certificate also offers a hands-on, skills-based curriculum aligned with employer demand. And upon completion, you are primed to further your nursing career in various leadership roles. Plus, 2 of the 3 courses included in the program transfer directly into WGU’s RN-BSN program, giving you a jump start on your BSN education journey if that’s the right next step for you.
Please visit the RN-BSN program page to learn more about the full list of admission requirements.
Time to complete certificate
3 Months
Learners should plan to dedicate 15–20 hours a week to the program.
Certificate cost
$2,000
Tuition covers costs for any e-textbooks or other resources.
Certificate consists of
3 courses
This certificate has 3 courses, with 8 total credits.
COURSES
Nursing Leadership Courses
WGU is known for the high return on investment of its degree programs. The Nursing Leadership certificate is no exception. The skillsets offered in this certificate are particularly valuable for emerging nursing leaders who want to develop an understanding of their leadership strategy and foster their ability to effectively lead others.
The certificate is a self-directed, competency-based program you can complete on your own schedule. We recommend dedicating 15–20 hours per week to successfully complete the program.
Please know that this certificate does not require a bachelor’s degree but is most applicable if you already have an RN license or are about to acquire one.
The 3 courses in this program are:
This course offers you insightful learning experiences based on the following core concepts: mindfulness, mindsets, working styles, energy dynamics, and communication. These topics are critical for aspiring nurse leaders.
In this course, you will explore the relationship of theories, professional competencies, standards of leadership, education, and professionalism. These concepts will help you develop as a nurse leader, embracing the opportunity to influence and inspire others.
This course covers the foundational management skills you need to become an effective nurse leader. Those skills include time management, problem-solving, delegating, conflict resolution, coaching, and accountability.
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Why Choose a Certificate?
If you're not quite ready to commit to a full degree program, want to try out online learning, or need a faster way to boost your résumé, a WGU certificate could be the right fit for you. With a certificate program, you can begin any time you want—no need to wait for the first of the month. WGU Certificates are also self-paced, so you can move as quickly as you are able to master the material. Plus, the certificate courses are transferrable to WGU degree programs, so you can continue your education whenever you're ready.
100% Online Courses that Work with Your Schedule
Our certificates are 100% online, and there are no set class times. This means you can work on your certificate whenever it makes sense for you and your busy schedule. You're in the driver's seat of your education.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU has deep experience serving learners from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our instruction, coaching, tutoring, and career resources will help you complete your certificate and reach your goals.
Competitive Pricing
Our certificate is $2,000 for a three-month program. With a competitive price relative to similar programs, you’ll find that WGU Certificates can be of immediate market value, positioning you for your next leadership position.
COST
An Affordable Certificate
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their certificate program.
$2,000
Total cost
For this certificate, there are no additional fees.
The purchase price enrolls you in the certificate program for the term length shown, which is the average time it takes most learners to complete all courses in this program. If you do not complete your certificate by the last day of the term, your enrollment will automatically change to a $499 monthly subscription. The credit card you provide will be charged at that time, allowing you additional time to complete your certificate. You may cancel at any time.
HOW IT WORKS
Here's What You Can Expect from This Certificate
- This certificate is for emerging nurse leaders, however this certificate does not require a bachelor’s degree and provides transferable credit towards WGU’s RN-BSN program.
- To successfully complete this course, you must have internet access and a computer.
- These courses require performance assessments, which you will submit to our WGU Evaluation Team. You may attempt each assessment two times before additional support is necessary.
- The program’s orientation course will introduce you to the full certificate program experience and prepare you for success.
- This certificate will be self-directed, similar to other WGU competency-based courses, allowing you to complete modules as quickly as you master the material.
- You are responsible for maintaining your pace toward completion and being self-directed in your coursework.
- You should plan to dedicate 15–20 hours a week to this certificate program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4 Months of Access
- Chromebooks are not compatible with the online proctoring service. Therefore, they cannot be used to take proctored final exams.
- This course will require an external webcam. Webcams built into laptops or phones will not meet this requirement.
System Requirements
- Operating System Windows 8 or later; Mac OS X 10.11 or later
- Web Browser Latest Chrome (Preferred), Edge, Firefox or Safari browser
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Your 4-month Term plan
Here's everything you need to know about what you're paying for:
$1,125
or 4 payments of $562.50
Access period
Your purchase provides you with access to your selected course or program for a 4-month Term. Set a personal goal to complete before that date. If you are unable to do so, that’s okay. If you need more time to complete, you can continue your access with an automatic Extension, billed at $499 per month. You may cancel the Extension at any time.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Real Results for Your Healthcare Career
In healthcare situations, there are true leaders at every level, no matter what their titles. Whether you are an experienced nurse or just starting out, this certificate will provide you with the foundational knowledge to take on a more demanding leadership position.
With the people management skills you gain, you will be prepared to serve in a variety of nurse leader roles such as a charge nurse, pod leader, or lead nurse. If you are already filling this type of role, you will be better equipped to navigate your responsibilities more confidently and effectively.
