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Certified Emerging Leader
Leading others for the first time? Six self-paced modules on trust, feedback, decisions and courageous conversations, with real tasks for your own team and a certification you earn with evidence.
Is Certified Emerging Leader for you?
Leading others for the first time
You've just stepped up, or you're about to, and want to get the basics right from day one.
Leading former peers
You now lead people who used to be your colleagues, and you want to earn their trust rather than demand it.
Ready to prove it
You want a certification you earn with evidence from your real work, not one you click through.
Learning around a full diary
Self-paced, with lifetime access on any device. A rhythm of one module a fortnight keeps you moving without taking over your diary.
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What's included?
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Six modules, in order
Foundations, trust and influence, feedback, decision-making, courageous conversations and personal effectiveness. -
Apply it with your real team
Every module follows the same rhythm: learn it, check your understanding, apply it at work with your own team, then reflect on what happened. -
A certification you earn
Complete all six modules and knowledge checks, an Apply at Work task after each module, and your workbook with a final Leadership Action Plan. Plus 3 months of Worksparks AI leadership coaching, so you have a coach in your pocket between modules. We’ll email you a link to set up your access.
The Leadership Association
The Leadership Association runs award-winning online programs for every stage of leading, grounded in neuroscience and built from real work with more than 4,000 leaders over 18 years. The Certified pathway asks for evidence from your real work, not just completion. TLA was founded by Sonia McDonald, CEO of LeadershipHQ, who has spent 35 years developing leaders and is the author of three books.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Certified Emerging Leader program take?
Six modules at a suggested rhythm of one a fortnight, so about twelve weeks. It's self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
How do I get certified as an emerging leader?
Complete all six modules and knowledge checks, an Apply at Work task after each module, and your workbook with a final Leadership Action Plan.
Do I need leadership experience to start?
No. It's built for first-time and emerging leaders. If you lead even one person, or soon will, you're ready.
Can I enrol my team in Certified Emerging Leader?
Yes. You can enrol a group, or have LeadershipHQ deliver Certified Emerging Leader in-house with group coaching and facilitated sessions. Book a free call below to talk it through.
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