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Executive Leadership, Certificate
When it comes to executive leadership courses, Seattle University's acclaimed seven-month certificate program pushes you to discover your authentic self and become the best leader you could ever be.
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About this Program
A Program Designed for You
Seattle University's Executive Leadership Certificate Program (ELP) helps you develop your leadership muscle in a format and setting created especially for busy professionals.
- Come to campus once a month to engage in three days of learning, engagement and networking
- Costs include tuition, books, fees, meals and lodging
- >One-on-one executive coaching uncovers your leadership strengths and opportunities to improve
- Faculty made up of leading academics and executive practitioners bring depth and perspective to your unique challenges
- Expand your network with peers from some of the region's best and brightest organizations
Highly regarded as a stand-alone executive certificate program, it also serves as the first two quarters of the Leadership Executive MBA program and has become the top leadership training of its kind for future leaders in many of the region’s largest companies.
A History of Launching Great Leaders
In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, Seattle University created the ELP more than 20 years ago. This business certificate program was designed to address what C-suite and senior level executives found lacking in their organizations—wise and thoughtful leadership and insightful, well-informed, discerning leaders.;
Who benefits from this program? Among our students are:
- Executives aiming to move into C-suite positions
- Functional leaders transitioning to organizational leadership roles
- Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to expand and grow
- Career switchers thinking of pivoting
What Makes Us Stand Out?
Great leadership is more than the successful execution of managerial competencies. It involves deep self-awareness, insight into others, empathy, and humility. Developing those qualities requires introspection and reflection, two cornerstones of the education you get at Seattle University.
Get Up to 30% Off on Our 20th Year
Are you a healthcare or non-profit professional? You may be eligible for up to 30% off the Executive Leadership Certificate Program's cost. Apply by June 30, 2025 for a Fall 2025 start.
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Top 5% World Business Schools
Albers is among top AACSB-accredited schools.
In the Nation
Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Consistently Ranked in Top 30 Executive Programs
Nationwide since 2016 - U.S. News & World Report
Top Training for Leaders
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Transformational
Great leadership isn’t about what you know, it’s about who you are. Our Executive Leadership Certificate program will help you cultivate the internal qualities of great leaders—insight, self-awareness, confidence, and humility. Gina Hall, CEO of Uplift Northwest and Executive Leadership Certificate ’19, looked around and chose Seattle University.
From Our Alumni
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Jenni O'Donnell, Psy.D., '25 LEMBA
“If you are looking to build your leadership capacity and discover how to lead in an authentic and genuine way, while delivering results with a positive and inclusive culture, please consider learning more about the amazing Executive Leadership Program at Seattle University. I continue to grow and am grateful for the opportunities afforded to me through this program and with my cohort."
Sr. Medical Director for Behavioral Health Integration, Swedish
Application Deadlines
Application Period | Deadline | Decision Date |
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*Early Decision* | December 1 | December 31 |
Second | March 1 | March 31 |
Final | May 15 | June 15 |
Submissions after June 15 will be evaluated, space permitting.
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Ariel Rosemond
Director, Executive Leadership Programs