Upcoming start date: October 14 to December 6, 2024
International Diploma:
Women in Leadership
University Accredited – CPD Credits
Learn from the world’s top businesswomen to excel in your field! This program, completed in under just 8 weeks, equips you with critical leadership skills to boost your career and income.
Our unique accredited program delivers immediate workplace tools and confidence. Join a distinguished network and learn from global business leaders. Upon completion, you will receive CPD Certificates and a University credit-rated diploma.
- Price: €2,997 / €299 Deposit
- Contact Hours: Online 2Hrs/Week
- Delivery: Self-paced & cohort based
- Registration is now open for the next cohort: January 13 – March 7, 2025
Format
Entirely online self-paced weekly modules
Duration
8 Weeks, 2 hours per week
Taught By
Global Industry Female Leaders
Network
Learn alongside a global cohort of like-minded professionals
Fees
Total Price €2,997
€299 Deposit
Outcomes
Credit Rated University Program: Accredited by: Glasgow Caledonian University + 8 CPD Certificates
Learning Outcomes
- Define Your unique Leadership Style
- Strengthen Your Leadership Skills
- Master Communication & Presence
- Identify Core Values, Strengths, & Authenticity
- Develop Strategies for Change Management
- Embrace the 7 Steps for Customer & Employee Engagement
- Refine Conflict Resolution Skills
- Cultivate Workplace Trust & Empathy
- Formulate the Career of Your Dreams
- Cultivate Strategic Connections
- Lead with Strengths & Integrity
Why This Course:
Statistics reveal a critical gap: Less than a third of global leadership roles are held by women, with percentages dropping even lower in various parts of the world. The percentages of global female CEOs in 2023 broken down by region are sobering:
EU – 7.9%
North America – 7%
Asia – 3%
Latina Markets – 1.5%
This course provides the leadership skills essential to the career advancement for women in corporate roles or looking to elevate their own business. In 10 weeks, you will have adopted new leadership skills that will help you feel empowered and drive impactful changes in your organization. Join an exceptional group of accomplished executives to take your management and leadership skills to the next level.
What Sets This Course Apart
- Direct insights from world-class female leaders
- A focus on authentic leadership skills development, communication mastery and personal branding.
- A unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing you for career advancement.
- A flexible learning format that caters to the demanding schedules of professionals.
Certified Fast Paced Education is the Vehicle to accelerate Female Advancement
Flexible Learning Format
Develop your unique leadership skills, strengthen your communication skills and master the art of engagement through a multi-faceted learning approach which includes:
Part-time Classes with
On-Demand & Live
Modules
8-10 live sessions over 10 weeks
Supplementary on-demand
resources
Intuitive Online
Classroom
A learning platform that is easy-to-use and delivers high-quality production instructional video modules.
Applied Learning
Project-based work
for real-life applicability
Interactive
Environment
Weekly cohort interactions for
maximum networking
Industry Expert
Lecturers
Lecturers and coaches share knowledge, giving applicable advice and project feedback In real-time, virtually.
Micro Credits
Multiple micro assessments for
micro-credit opportunities
Industry-Specific
Projects
Projects customized to each
student’s career
University Credit Rating &
Diploma
Final assessment to receive university credit rating & women in leadership diploma
Who is this Diploma For:
Join an accomplished, vibrant and global cohort of executive changemakers who include:
Aspiring Leaders
- Enhance current leadership skills
- Prepare for greater leadership roles and responsibilities
- Amplify strengths and make improvements where needed
- Build confidence to a new level!
Team Managers
- Enhance management of teams more effectively
- Lead teams with empathy and enthusiasm
- Cultivate confidence and the unique skills of a woman in leadership
Senior Executives & C-Suite Leaders:
- Maximize your strengths as a woman in leadership
- Lead by example, championing for workplace equality
- Enhance public-facing representation
Male Executives:
- Develop a better understanding of gender dynamics
- Champion women and grow leadership representation
- Garner new empathetic leadership skills through cohort communications.
Why Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Matters
Embracing diversity and inclusion is not just a moral imperative but a competitive advantage. The International Diploma: Women in Leadership programme aligns with this ethos, demonstrating why integrating diversity and inclusion into leadership is crucial for modern businesses, such as:
- Enhanced Decision Making: Diverse leadership teams bring a variety of perspectives, leading to more comprehensive and innovative decision-making processes.
- Reflecting the Market: A leadership team that mirrors the diversity of the market is better equipped to understand and cater to varied customer needs.
- Fostering Creativity and Innovation: Inclusive environments are breeding grounds for creativity, driving
innovation and business growth. - Improving Employee Engagement: Companies with inclusive cultures tend to have higher employee engagement and retention rates.
International University-Accredited Programme
genconnectU and The Leadership Skills Institute is honored to offer the bespoke Women in Leadership course through the Glasgow Caledonian Credit Rating of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
What a university-accredited programme for
Women in Leadership means for you:
What a university-accredited programme for
Women in Leadership means for you:
Credibility
Accredited programmes
are a mark of quality
and rigor that’s backed
by a university.
Career
Opportunities
Employers value
accredited qualifications
for hiring and promotions.
Educational
Pathways
With accreditation,
your credits are eligible
toward further studies
and are often transferable.
Professional
Development
Some professions
require licensing or
continuing education
requirements.
Investment
Security
Accredited programme
ensures your time, effort,
and resources are placed
in an education recognized
and respected globally.
Credibility
Accredited programmes
are a mark of quality
and rigor that’s backed
by a university.
Career
Opportunities
Employers value
accredited qualifications
for hiring and promotions.
Educational
Pathways
With accreditation,
your credits are eligible
toward further studies
and are often transferable.
Professional
Development
Some professions
require licensing or
continuing education
requirements.
Investment
Security
Accredited programme
ensures your time, effort,
and resources are placed
in an education recognized
and respected globally.
Credibility
Accredited programmes
are a mark of quality
and rigor that’s backed
by a university.
Career
Opportunities
Employers value
accredited qualifications
for hiring and promotions.
Educational
Pathways
With accreditation,
your credits are eligible
toward further studies
and are often transferable.
Professional
Development
Some professions
require licensing or
continuing education
requirements.
Investment
Security
Accredited programme
ensures your time, effort,
and resources are placed
in an education recognized
and respected globally.
Credibility
Accredited programmes
are a mark of quality
and rigor that’s backed
by a university.
Career
OpportunitiesEmployers value
accredited qualifications
for hiring and promotions.
Educational
PathwaysWith accreditation,
your credits are eligible
toward further studies
and are often transferable.
Professional
DevelopmentSome professions
require licensing or
continuing education
requirements.
Investment
SecurityAccredited programme
ensures your time, effort,
and resources are placed
in an education recognized
and respected globally.
Course Outline
Module 1: Mastering Values Driven Leadership
- Digging your Heels in to be a Courageous Leader – Joan Kuhl
- Mastering Communications as a Leader – Gina London
- How to lead through change with emotional intelligence – Breda McCague
Module 2: Mastering Leadership Communications & Customer Engagement
- Activating Customer & Employee Engagement – Amanda Slavin
- Maximizing Customer Loyalty – Melinda Emerson
- Leading Meetings For Results & Real Leadership! – Mamie Kanfer Stewart
- Conflict Management for People Managers – Louisa Meehan
Module 3: Mastering Your Leadership Path for Life – Presence, Reputation, & Mentorship
- Embracing Leadership to Accelerate Growth! – Ashley Miles
- Modern Mentorship: A Win-Win Framework of Mutuality – Elisa Camahort Page
- Leading with Kindness and Strength – Fran Hauser
Expert Course Instructors
Digging your Heels in to be
a Courageous Leader
E-Course on demand & Live
Joan Kuhl
Corporate Equality Advocate, Author, Founder, Why Millennials Matter/Kuhl Co.
Mastering Communications
as a Leader
E-Course on demand
Gina London
Renowned Global Expert on Leadership Communications
How to Lead through Change
with Emotional Intelligence
E-Course on demand & Live
Breda McCague
Motivator, Empowerment & Transformation Specialist
Activating Customer
Engagement
E-Course on demand & Live
Amanda Slavin
CatalystCreativ & Author of The Seventh Level
Boost Your Revenue with Customer Retention
E-Course on demand & Live
Melinda Emerson
Small Business Expert, Bestselling Author, Founder & President, Quintessence Group
Leading Meetings for Results & Real Leadership
E-Course on demand & Live
Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Author, CEO & Founder, Meeteor
Conflict Management for
People Managers
E-Course on demand & Live
Louisa Meehan
Founder of Woodview HRM
Embracing Leadership
to Accelerate Growth!
E-Course on demand & Live
Ashley Miles
Founder & CEO – Franklyn West
Modern Mentorship: A Win-Win Framework of Mutuality
E-Course on demand & Live
Elisa Camahort Page
Community Builder, Communicator & Co-Founder, BlogHer
Leading with Kindness
and Strength
E-Course on demand & Live
Fran Hauser
Career Expert, Start-up Investor, Author
Frequently Asked Questions
While there are no strict prerequisites, the programme is best suited for individuals with professional experience and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills. A background in management or business is beneficial.
We admit candidates to our programmes on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to enroll as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities. Space is limited, there are no guarantees of admission.
You will be supported by our Learning Support Team which provides:
- A friendly, helpful and welcoming team.
- Regular email contact to guide you through your programme.
- Instructor Live Streams and Q&A
- Coaching to evaluate and support your project
- Cohort and team work
- Tools to help you get the most out of your programme at every stage.
The Leadership Skills Institute: Women In Leadership Diploma is university credit-rated by the Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly-rated UK university. The diploma is recognised at Level 8 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Our staff, tutors and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible.
The Women In Leadership can help advance your career in a multitude of ways. In this LIS program, you will join an exceptional group of seasoned women to take your management and leadership skills to the next level. By learning from and with other exceptional professionals, you will be more prepared to confront the key challenges in your own career which ultimately will add to your company’s overall success.
The WIL is designed to tackle real life work challenges in a project-based learning environment. Upon completion, you will be equipped with new skills, perspectives, creative strategies, and practical solutions to help you lead successfully. These advanced and modern skills will directly benefit your workplace. You will emerge reenergized about your career and empowered with a realistic agenda to ignite positive change in your company.
Yes. While CPD is usually applied by your own awarding body, the Diploma in Women In Leadership should qualify for CPD recognition. Additionally, many of the individual courses delivered in the WIL program also provide CPD accreditation upon successful completion of the assessments included with each course..
The Leadership Skills Institute: Women In Leadership Diploma is university credit-rated by the Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly rated UK university. The diploma is recognised at Level 8 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Our staff, tutors and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible.
The Women in Leadership Diploma has been designed for busy professionals. The course is 100% online and our learning platform gives you complete flexibility based on your time availability. All live stream sessions are recorded to view on your own schedule. All e-Courss are also on demand and self-paced in bite size modules for a truly customized learning experience. The expert lives are delivered live online (Zoom-based), once per week and recorded to view later. You have four months to access to your course materials and six months to complete your assessments from the start date of your course. You will network with peers and faculty virtually to learn and discuss case studies in small groups. Once you are enrolled, you can return to the eCourses again and again to refresh and strengthen your learning outcomes even after the course is over.
About genconnectU and The Leadership Skills Institute
genconnectU is an eLearning company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, endorsed by Enterprise Ireland. Our courses are taught by globally recognized expert professionals and are designed for ambitious learners in the US, UK, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
genconnectU delivers accredited professional education and certification to leaders everywhere. As partners with LinkedIn Learning, genconnectU understands the growing demands of upskilling in communications, leadership, culture, DEI and project management as essential success drivers.
Powered by genconnectU, The Leadership Skills Institute (LSI) provides education and certification in leadership to professionals and aspiring C-Suite Executives around the world. Created to deliver university credentialed programmes, LSI offers the advanced skills and applied project-based programming that professionals are seeking in the corporate world today.
LSI’s programs are credit rated and approved for University diplomas by Glasgow Caledonian University and SCQF, the Scottish Qualifications Framework.
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