Leadership Education And Development

We believe leadership is not a position or title, leadership is action and example.
Take the LEAD in your career with Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) professional learning, presented by Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) in University Human Resources.
LEAD equips today’s leaders with the tools and skills for tomorrow’s challenges. Engage with diverse methods of self-directed learning including online courses, group discussions, monthly challenges and more.
LEAD Course Listing
A full listing of LEAD courses can be found on the LEAD Course List page sorted into main focus areas of the LEAD program and include REPORTER registration links. LEAD courses are available to all NC State employees.
For more information about specific LEAD Certificate Program course requirements, refer to the LEAD Certificate Program section below.
Lead the Way: Monthly Learning Path
To ensure staff and faculty are aware of professional development classes that are available for them to take, L&OD will highlight some of its offerings on this webpage each month. To register for a class, click the graphic below and the link for the class you want to attend.
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eLearning Courses – LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers countless online learning resources to help employees pursue their career goals. LEAD will help guide NC State Employees to get the most out of the powerful LinkedIn Learning tools at their disposal, and help participants navigate to courses that align with LEAD and the LEAD Certificate programs.
Learn With LinkedIn
Each month L&OD will suggest a list of engaging courses for you to consider taking. Click on the graphic below to see this months courses.
For information about LinkedIn Learning registration using an NC State Employee account, refer to the following NC State University Library resource: How do I access LinkedIn Learning as an NC State Community Member?
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LEAD Certificates are self-directed learning experiences offered to all NC State Employees who lead at all levels. The requirements of each LEAD Certificate include combinations of LEAD Learning Events, eLearning courses, instructor-led LEAD webinars and more.
Select one of the available LEAD Certificates below to learn more about specific completion requirements:
LEAD Learning Events are opportunities to learn, refresh or share skills to help you grow your career. Participate in discussions about common workplace issues, explore ideas and professional best practices, and brainstorm new solutions in an open, informal learning environment.
03/15
Employee LinkedIn & Headshot WS
03/30
Unlocking Personal Agility
03/31
Spring Reads: Surrounded by Idiots
04/28
I Never Thought of It That Way
Click on the link to view a full listing of LEAD Learning Events.
LEAD Learning Events are open to all NC State Employees and typically last one hour.