Certificate in Public Leadership
Earn a credential that distinguishes you as a public leader.
Built with the leader in mind.
WashU at Brookings’ Certificate in Public Leadership strengthens your ability to lead change in a complex, uncertain world. Build your network with professionals from across government who share your commitment to public service. Class credit is also conferred for any WashU at Brookings course taught at your agency.
A Program That Works for You
Open to all US
federal, state and local government employees
15 course units
a maximum of 5 units from policy courses can apply
course formats
live virtual and in-person
No deadline
for program completion
Upcoming Leadership Courses
- Resilience in Leadership
- Resolving and Transforming Workplace Conflict
- Influence and Informal Leadership (DC)
- Influence and Informal Leadership (St. Louis)
- Inclusive Leadership
- Managing Organizational Change (DC)
- Managing Organizational Change (St. Louis)
- Creativity in Organizations
- Resolving and Transforming Workplace Conflict
Upon completion, receive 25% off future open enrollment courses from WashU at Brookings and Olin Executive Education.
Partners in Excellence
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society.
Washington University in St. Louis, Olin School of Business
Through its Values Based, Data Driven™ approach to decision-making, WashU Olin works to equip students to lead and find solutions that will do the most good.
WashU at Brookings
WashU at Brookings is a partnership between the Brookings Institution and Washington University’s Olin Business School, designed to “teach the art of handling problems” to those in and engaged with government. Learn more here.