Choose one of our three certified programs: Certified Emerging Leader, Certified People Leader or Certified Leadership Coach. Certification is earned, not clicked through. You complete every module and the workbook, apply what you learn in real tasks with your own team, then submit your evidence for review. Certified Leadership Coach also includes a coaching practicum. Every submission is reviewed personally by Sonia McDonald, and certified programs can count towards credit for CQUniversity postgraduate study.

Yes. All our online leadership programs are self-paced, with lifetime access on any device. We suggest one module a fortnight, so you keep moving without it taking over your diary.

Yes. Our coached cohorts add a one-on-one session to build your personal development plan, then fortnightly group coaching alongside other leaders. The OWL Coached Cohort for women leaders is A$3,950, and the Leadership Accelerator with group coaching is A$4,950.

Yes. You can enrol a cohort of your leaders in any of our online leadership programs, or have LeadershipHQ deliver a program in-house with group coaching and facilitated sessions. Book a free call below and we will recommend where to start.

New to leading people? Start with Certified Emerging Leader or Leadership Essentials. Leading a team? Try Certified People Leader or Leadership Impact. Developing other leaders? Choose Certified Leadership Coach. A woman ready to step up? OWL Women Leaders, the OWL Coached Cohort or First Comes Courage. Fast-tracking your career? The Leadership Accelerator or Future Me. Still not sure? Book a free call and we will help you choose.

Yes. OWL (Outstanding Women Leaders) is our award-winning women’s leadership program, recognised by the Australian Centre for Leadership. You can do it self-paced, or join the OWL Coached Cohort for a one-on-one development plan and fortnightly group coaching.

Yes. Through our partnership with CQUniversity, our certified programs can count towards credit for CQUniversity postgraduate study.

Every program is built and delivered by LeadershipHQ, a Brisbane leadership development consultancy founded in 2008 by Sonia McDonald. We have developed more than 4,000 leaders across construction, government, health, education and professional services.

If you change your mind, you can ask for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, as long as you have not completed more than one module. Just email hello@theleadershipassociation.com with your name and the program you bought. Full details are in our Terms and Conditions.

Every program includes 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.