Strategic Management Expertise and Success at the Highest Level

Studies indicate that increasing the number of women in leadership positions can make organizations more successful. Greater gender diversity on management teams also enhances creativity and innovation—broadening perspectives, ideas and approaches to problem-solving.

We offer two certificate programs for women seeking knowledge and growth. You take six sessions—all in person—with a cohort of women professionals.

• In St. Louis, the Women’s Leadership Program is designed to sharpen the skills you need to succeed in the C-suite or in a position that requires enterprise-wide management.
• In Washington, DC, the Women’s Leadership Program allows women leaders to share knowledge and experiences with high-performing women from a diverse group of government agencies.

Receive 25% Off Courses

Once you complete a womens leadership certificate from either location, you can receive 25% off all future executive education courses from WashU Olin and WashU at Brookings. This includes Advanced Certificates.

Women’s Leadership Program

St. Louis

Learn how to make decisions confidently, exert power and influence wisely, negotiate strategically, and manage change effectively in the Women’s Leadership Program. The certificate program brings together developmental resources key to women’s leadership and job satisfaction. Our exceptional speakers are all seasoned female leaders.

This course can count for up to 6 units toward the Advanced Management Certificate or Certificate in Public Leadership. Earn your certificate at your own pace—there’s no time limit for completion. 

Spring 2025 Cohort: Feb 6, 2025 - Aug 6, 2025. 

Location: St. Louis

Format: in person

Cost: $6,600

Delivered through WashU Olin

Spring 2025Cohort

Power, Politics and Informal Leadership

Feb 6, 2025, 8:00–4:00 p.m. CT (in-person session), Michelle Duguid, PhD

Effective Negotiation Strategies

Mar 5, 2025, 8:00–4:00 p.m. CT (in-person session), Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff, PhD, JD

Inclusive Leadership: Working Across Differences

April 16, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT (in person session), Gisele Marcus

Organizational Culture

May 14, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT (in person session), Mandy O'Neil

Cultivating Executive Presence

June 18, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT (in person session), Cathy Dunkin

Leveraging Your Strengths

August 6, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT (in person session), Michelle Duguid, PhD

Women’s Leadership Program

Washington, DC

Learn how to lead change from positions of formal and informal authority. Acquire skills to negotiate successfully in any workplace situation. And enhance your ability to communicate with authenticity and impact. The content is geared toward challenges faced by women and is delivered in a supportive learning environment. As a member of the cohort, you have access to the WashU at Brookings community, giving you a career-long alumni network of female government leaders.

There’s no GS-level requirement to participate in this program. And it can count for up to 6 units toward the Certificate in Public Leadership or Advanced Management Certificate.

Spring 2025 Cohort: Jan 15, 2025-April 23, 2025

Location: DC

Format: In Person

Cost: $6,600

Delivered though WashU at Brookings

Spring 2025

Power, Politics and Informal Leadership

Jan 15, 2025, 8:00–4:00 p.m. ET 

Effective Negotiation Strategies

Jan 16, 2025, 8:00–4:00 p.m. ET 

Cultivating Executive Presence

March 5, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET 

Organizational Culture

March 6, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET 

Inclusive Leadership: Working Across Differences

April 22, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET (in person session)

Leveraging your Strengths

April 23, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET (in person session)