Introducing NAU-Certified Leadership Programs
These programs have been reviewed and approved through Northern Arizona University’s certification process, ensuring they meet established standards for professional development and leadership learning. Participants who complete eligible programs may earn an official NAU-certified digital badge recognizing their achievement and growth.
Women’s Leadership Summit
Awarded to individuals who successfully complete the Women’s Leadership Summit, a dynamic full-day in-person program focused on building leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and strengthening community impact.
Strategic Planning
A guided strategic planning experience that aligns leadership teams, clarifies priorities, and transforms collective input into a focused, actionable roadmap for organizational success.
STEP Next-Level Leadership
A 5-month group coaching experience designed to help emerging leaders successfully transition into new roles, strengthen leadership presence, and build thriving, high-performing teams.
Leadership LEAP Program
A targeted leadership development program designed to help newly promoted leaders transition successfully into their roles with confidence, clarity, and practical leadership skills.
Leadership Academy: Excellence in Leadership (Level 1)
A dynamic leadership development program designed to strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, ethical decision-making, and team leadership skills to build high-performing, inclusive, and resilient teams.
Elevate Institute: Leadership Academy Level 2
An advanced leadership program designed to deepen influence, strengthen strategic thinking, and equip leaders to drive innovation, resilience, and organizational impact.
Coaching for Excellence
Lancaster Leadership provides a personalized leadership coaching program designed to strengthen strategic thinking, communication, and influence while empowering individuals to drive meaningful change and sustain fulfillment at work.
Leadership Group Coaching Experience
A structured, high-impact group coaching program that blends personalized leadership development with collaborative learning to strengthen team effectiveness, communication, and organizational alignment.
Benefits of Earning an NAU Digital Badge
Share your badge on LinkedIn, social media, email signatures, and professional platforms to highlight your leadership development.
Add a university-certified credential to your resume, portfolio, or bio to demonstrate continued growth and learning.
Differentiate yourself in your organization and industry by showcasing specialized leadership training and development.
Digital badges offer a modern, verifiable way to communicate your dedication to leadership, professional development, and lifelong learning.
An NAU-certified badge provides third-party recognition from a respected university partner.