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Certified People Leader
Leading people is the job, not a side hustle. Seven self-paced modules on coaching, performance, psychological safety, accountability, change and culture, with a capstone and a certification you earn with evidence.
Is Certified People Leader for you?
Leading a team now
You manage people day to day and want to coach, give feedback and hold people to account with confidence.
Ready for the next step
You have the basics and you're ready for performance, psychological safety, change and culture.
Ready to prove it
You want a certification you earn with evidence: real tasks with your own team and a capstone Operating Plan.
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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Seven modules plus a capstone
Coaching, performance leadership, psychological safety, accountability, change leadership, team culture and leading through complexity. -
Real tasks with your own team
Online lessons and a participant workbook, with a workplace task after each module so you practise on the team you actually lead. -
A certification you earn
A baseline self-assessment re-scored at the end, every module checklist and knowledge check, and a capstone Operating Plan for how you will lead. 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 People Leader program take?
Seven modules and a capstone. At one module a fortnight that's about four months, and it's self-paced, so you set the speed.
How do I get certified as a people leader?
Complete a baseline self-assessment, re-scored at the end, every module checklist and knowledge check, and a capstone Operating Plan for how you will lead.
Is Certified People Leader the right level for me?
It's built for team leaders and managers who already lead people day to day. If you're new to leading, Certified Emerging Leader is the place to start.
Can I enrol my team in Certified People Leader?
Yes. You can enrol a group, or have LeadershipHQ deliver Certified People Leader in-house with group coaching and facilitated sessions. Book a free call below to talk it through.
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