Upcoming Course Dates
Fall 2026 – Session 2
Course Dates: Nov. 3 – Dec. 15, 2026
Registration Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026
January 2027 Capstone
Course Dates: Jan. 5–15, 2027
Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2027
Spring 2027 – Session 1
Course Dates: Jan. 26 – March 9, 2027
Registration Deadline: Jan. 14, 2027
Spring 2027 – Session 2
Course Dates: March 30 – May 11, 2027
Registration Deadline: March 18, 2027
Learn More About the Public Leadership Credential
Join the PLC Team for an Information Session
The Public Leadership Credential (PLC) team hosts 30-minute information sessions to help prospective learners learn more about the program and determine whether it is the right fit for their goals.
During these live, interactive events, you will:
- Explore the program’s structure, curriculum, and key benefits.
- Hear insights from program staff, faculty, and alumni.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions about registration, course planning, and the learner experience.
Courses Overview
Leadership and Ethics
| Course A: Moral Leadership in Personal Practice | Course B: Moral Leadership in Organizations and Society |
|---|---|
| Discover what moral leadership is and how you can leverage personal experience and values into your future practice of moral leadership. | Acquire explicit goals and develop concrete next steps for beginning your practice of moral leadership within the implicit and explicit norms of organizations and societies. |
Policy Design and Delivery
| Course A: A Systematic Approach | Course B: Innovation and Scaling |
|---|---|
| Learn more about the foundations of policy design and develop techniques that empower you to design, analyze, and recommend effective policies. | Expand your capabilities by learning how solutions scale and acquiring strategies that enable you to successfully navigate sensitive political and organizational obstacles. |
Evidence for Decisions
| Course A: From Descriptions to Decisions | Course B: Causes and Consequences |
|---|---|
| See the world through a much clearer lens by learning how to leverage descriptive evidence, use analytical methods for complex problem-solving, and weigh the net benefits of decisions. | Gain essential tools to truly detect evidence of the impact policies have on the world and use these findings to craft stronger policies and programs. |
Questions About the Public Leadership Credential?
Contact our team or view our FAQ page to learn more about the Public Leadership Credential, registration requirements, and how to get started.