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Women's Leadership Certificate Program

Women at every level of an organization can be strong leaders, bringing essential skills like team leadership, strategic thinking and business acumen to their roles. To flourish as a leader, a woman needs not only the skills to lead, but a dynamic voice that can be heard and followed. This 2-day women's leadership program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to present yourself as a present and future leader, and to speak up and create value for your organization no matter what your role is. You'll cover the fundamentals of communication and assertiveness skills and explore vision, negotiation and strategy, as well as powerful techniques to enable you to find your leadership voice and lead with courage and conviction. First, the course will focus on self-awareness and effectively leading yourself. Next, your focus will shift to leading others and presenting yourself as someone who creates and adds value. Upon completing this unique course, you'll receive a special AMA women's leadership certificate, indicating that you've received hands-on training in leadership areas that are crucial for women who lead in business. For sessions in Canada, click here . For sessions in Europe, click here .

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About This Course

The AMA Women's Leadership Certificate Program is designed for professionals seeking focused leadership development shaped by the realities women face at work today. Offered in live online and in-person formats, this women's leadership training experience helps participants strengthen strategic thinking, negotiation and influential communication, while building greater confidence and executive presence. Participants also gain practical strategies for navigating organizational dynamics and advancing their leadership impact. Many professionals choose this women in leadership certificate to gain meaningful, business-focused skill development, in just two days.

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Who Should Attend

Professional women who wish to take on a leadership role, advance their careers, or build leadership competencies to contribute more to their teams and organizations. The program fits individual contributors preparing for a first leadership role, new managers, and experienced managers stepping into more visible roles. No prior leadership training is required and there are no prerequisites.

  •   In-Person2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PDU
  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PDU
 
 

Women at every level of an organization can be strong leaders, bringing essential skills like team leadership, strategic thinking and business acumen to their roles. To flourish as a leader, a woman needs not only the skills to lead, but a dynamic voice that can be heard and followed. This 2-day women's leadership program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to present yourself as a present and future leader, and to speak up and create value for your organization no matter what your role is. You'll cover the fundamentals of communication and assertiveness skills and explore vision, negotiation and strategy, as well as powerful techniques to enable you to find your leadership voice and lead with courage and conviction.

First, the course will focus on self-awareness and effectively leading yourself. Next, your focus will shift to leading others and presenting yourself as someone who creates and adds value.

Upon completing this unique course, you'll receive a special AMA women's leadership certificate, indicating that you've received hands-on training in leadership areas that are crucial for women who lead in business.

For sessions in Canada, click here.

For sessions in Europe, click here.

  • Recognize leadership as a specific way of thinking that combines business acumen, vision and introspection
  • Explore crucial leadership skills organizations demand
  • Find your true, dynamic voice as a leader and shape an authentic leadership message
  • Overcome preconceived notions that can sabotage women in business
  • Present yourself as someone who adds value to the organization
  • Increase your confidence and get comfortable with risk taking

Across the two days you will complete a negotiation-style assessment, build a SWOT-based risk analysis for a real decision you face, and draft a business case you can present to stakeholders when you return to work. Sessions are instructor-led and built around paired and small-group practice.

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  • Incorporating business acumen, vison and introspection into your thinking repertoire
  • Creating your competitive edge as a leader
  • Learning to speak up and advocating for your team
  • Adjusting your voice to inspire results
  • Applying a simple methodology to craft your ideas quickly and powerfully
  • Communicating your strategic direction with passion, courage and conviction
  • Navigating organizational politics for you and your team
  • Becoming a strategic leader that creates value

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize Leadership as a Specific Way of Thinking That Combines Business Acumen, Vision, and Introspection
  • Explore the Crucial Leadership Skills Organizations Demand
  • Find Your True, Dynamic Voice as a Leader and Shape an Authentic Leadership Message
  • Overcome Preconceived Notions That Can Sabotage Women in Business
  • Present Yourself As Someone Who Adds Value to the Organization
  • Increase Your Confidence and Be Comfortable with Risk Taking

Leading with Courage and Conviction

  • Define Leadership and How It Differs from Management
  • Understand How You Create a Competitive Edge in Your Organization
  • Use Courage and Conviction to Speak Up, Advocate for Your Team, and Create Value for Your Organization
  • Understand the Four Domains of Successful Leadership

Your Leadership Voice

  • Describe the Components of a Compelling Leadership Voice
  • Understand Your Authentic Voice as a Leader and How to Communicate It with Conviction
  • Demonstrate When and How to Adjust Your Voice to Effectively Inspire Results
  • Overcome Biases to Your Leadership Voice
  • Understand the Importance of Role Modeling and Creating a Feedback Culture

How to Craft a Compelling Message

  • Apply a Simple Methodology to Craft Ideas Quickly and Powerfully
  • Understand How to Communicate Your Desired Outcomes to Different Audiences
  • Explain Your Ideas Courageously While Being Clear and Concise
  • Develop a Compelling Business Case That Stands Out to Various Stakeholders

Communicating the Strategic Direction

  • Define Strategic Direction and Its Importance to Daily Work
  • Communicate a Strategic Direction with Passion, Courage, and Conviction
  • Understand Strategy from an Organizational View
  • Identify the Five Key Questions Strategic Leaders Ask Regularly
  • Determine Future Needs Using SWOT for Risk Analysis
  • Understand How to Inspire Innovation

Demonstrating Value as a Leader

  • Identify Your Strategic Network and Strategies to Improve It
  • Describe Organizational Politics
  • Understand the Four Keys to Successfully Navigate Organizational Politics for Your Career and Your Teams
  • Align Your Team to the Bottom Line and Know How They Create Value

The Leader As Negotiator

  • Determine What You Can Negotiate
  • Assess Your Dominant Negotiation Style and How It Aligns with Your Leadership Voice
  • Discern When Another Negotiation Style Is Necessary and Have the Conviction to Use It
  • Understand the Four Elements for Successful Negotiation

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390 reviews

 
Great interactive calls that more women should take! Excellent!
5
Lisa G.
 
Client Portfolio Manager
 
Industry: Finance, Investment Banking
Excellent course thats highly encouraging and beneficial for growth and approach we take. The instructor is great trainer and kept the class engaged positively.
5
Manisha S.
 
Sr. Project Manager
 
Industry: Telecommunications, Telephony & Wireless
I felt the training met my expectations. The instructor did a great job of including everyone in attendance and partnered people in a way that helped each individual, for example, vocal ladies with non vocal ladies. This helped the non vocal ladies become more vocal.
5
Christine Y.
 
PROJECT MANAGER
 
Industry: Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Immediately applicable course content coupled with a non-judgmental atmosphere made this seminar an amazing learning experience for me. I really appreciated the instructor's ability to pull on her own experiences to validate and reinforce what was being taught.
5
Alison L.
 
Program Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
It was a great class and it was nice having the real world examples to help put the information in context. It was also nice to know that I'm not alone in some of the struggles in the workplace. Moreover, helped highlight a lot of areas of opportunity and internal growth for me as a person and applying within the company.
5
Keri K.
 
Account Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
IACET Accredited Provider

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

PMI Talent Triangle, 12 Power Skills PDUs

Talent Triangle PDUs
12 Power Skills [PS]
Project Management Institute (PMI) Talent Triangle, 2026.
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American Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For additional information or for more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact Customer Service at 800-262-9699.

Recommended CPE Credit: 14 hours/Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-Technical – Communication & Marketing, Personal Development

In-Person Schedule

7 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

9 Sessions Available

  • $2,995.00 Non Members
  • $2,695.00 AMA Members
  • $2,656.00 GSA
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  2026-10-13 2026-10-14 Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026 2 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Women’s Leadership Certificate Program designed for?

This program is designed for women professionals who are preparing for a first leadership role or already leading and want to strengthen their leadership skills, confidence and impact. It's especially relevant for women navigating increased responsibility, visibility or influence in their roles.

What does this women's leadership program focus on?

This women’s leadership training program focuses on practical leadership skills such as strategic thinking, communication, executive presence, influencing others and leading with confidence. The program also addresses challenges women commonly face in leadership roles, and provides tools to lead effectively and authentically.

How is this different from free women’s leadership training or short courses?

Many free women’s leadership programs offer introductory content or short sessions. This women in leadership certificate program provides a structured, multi-day experience with instructor-led learning, application and skill development designed for lasting professional growth.

How does this training improve my "executive presence"?

The program focuses on helping you find your "authentic voice" and mastering the communication of a compelling business case. By combining personal branding with strategic thinking, you will learn how to present yourself as a high-value leader who can innovate and lead through change.

What will I gain from completing this certificate program?

After completing this women in leadership certificate, participants will gain greater confidence, stronger leadership presence, improved communication skills and practical strategies they can apply immediately in their organizations.

How long is the program and what does it cost?

The Women's Leadership Certificate Program runs over two consecutive days, in person or live online. The program fee is $2,995 for non-members and $2,695 for AMA Members in either format; GSA pricing is $2,656. Fees cover all instruction and course materials, and every attendee who completes the program receives the AMA women's leadership certificate.

What professional credits does the program earn?

Both the in-person and live online formats earn 1.2 IACET CEUs, 12 PMI Talent Triangle PDUs in Power Skills, and 14 NASBA CPE hours (Basic level, Non-Technical field of study). There are no prerequisites and no advance preparation.

Which AMA women's leadership program is right for my level?

The Women's Leadership Certificate Program is the broadest of AMA's programs for women, suited to individual contributors moving into leadership and to managers building strategic and communication skills. Leadership Development for Women focuses on navigating competitive workplace dynamics and building a strategic network. Executive Presence for Women, offered through the AMA Women's Leadership Center, is for leaders working on presence and influence at a senior level. An AMA Learning Advisor can help you choose.

What’s the difference between the AMA’s Women’s Leadership Certificate Program and AMA’s Leadership Development for Women?

The Women’s Leadership Certificate Program is geared toward helping participants step into visible leadership, clarifying and communicating a leadership message, strengthening business/strategic thinking, and positioning yourself as someone who adds value and leads with confidence and influence (including voice, vision, negotiation and strategy). Leadership Development for Women focuses on helping participants navigate and advance within competitive workplace dynamics, building a strategic network, taking smart risks, developing resilience and learning to manage bias, competition and challenging relationships, so you’re recognized and able to compete more effectively.

Can the Women’s Leadership Certificate Program be delivered in house for our organization?

Yes. The Women’s Leadership Certificate Program can be delivered privately to your organization, in person or live online. This program is ideal for organizations committed to advancing women leaders and strengthening their leadership pipeline. Content can be customized to reflect your organization’s leadership expectations and talent development priorities. To explore private delivery options, please contact us for more information

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