Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) Foundations

Program Description

LEAD Foundations is a flexible, self-paced certificate program offering courses and learning opportunities focused on essential leadership competencies including communication, self-awareness, collaboration, and productivity. Participants will complete a variety of leadership development activities through virtual and in-person instructor-led classes, self-paced eLearning, and active learning events. Connect and engage with other NC State professionals through these experiential learning and leadership opportunities.

All NC State Employees are eligible for participation and have one year to complete the certificate.

Registration

Registration for LEAD Foundations will resume in August 2024.

Program Cost

LEAD Foundations can be completed with free courses but some course selections may require a fee. Refer to specific course registration pages for pricing information.

Please Note: Course fees are subject to pricing changes.

Program Requirements

Please utilize this form to track your progress throughout the program.

Core Courses
Complete each of the following courses:
Collaborating Across Generations
Communicating Assertively
Increase Engagement and Accountability through Effective Feedback
Leading Collaborative and Productive Meetings
Complete one of the following self-awareness courses.
Communicating Across Styles (formerly Adapt Your Communication Style to Improve Collaboration)
Elevating Your Professional Potential
Enneagram: Explore the Nine
Leading with Emotional Intelligence (course fee required)
What's Your Temperament?
eLearning Courses - LinkedIn Learning
Complete SIX (6) HOURS of eLearning courses on LinkedIn Learning. Participants have the option to complete the LEAD Foundations LinkedIn Learning Pathway. If completed in its entirety, participants will receive a certificate to be uploaded in REPORTER and finish their eLearning requirement. Please remember, this is simply a suggested path. You are welcome to explore additional LinkedIn Learning content under the "Leadership" category of the course catalog.
LEAD Electives
Complete any FOUR (4) LEAD Electives from the list of eligible courses found on the LEAD Course Catalog. Please note that if you have already chosen a self-awareness course in the core category, it cannot be counted as an elective in the Elective category. However, you may submit additional self-awareness courses to fulfill the Electives requirement. You may also choose elective courses from other NC State units, such as the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) and NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education (NCSCaLE), that offer leadership development topics.
LEAD Learning Events
Complete any TWO (2) LEAD Learning Events that are found on the LEAD Professional Learning page.

Need more information? Contact Us...

Alexa DeFalco, ardefalc@ncsu.edu
Program Manager