Address your managerial blindspots and build your professional credentials in a timely, cost-effective way. UVA Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning's certificate program offers credentials in leadership and management and a curriculum tailored to your career.
Complete four Executive Education credits to earn a certificate.
How You'll Benefit
- Develop expertise in an intensive study of one subject or gain broad exposure to several areas
- Prepare for higher levels of leadership by gaining confidence in business know-how and in leading others
- Learn from the world’s best full-time MBA faculty
- Build your professional credentials
- Address a weakness or competency gap
- Connect with an international network of executive peers whose shared expertise and connections will enrich your organization and career
- Attend programs in a format convenient for your needs, whether in-person, virtual or hybrid
How to Earn a Certificate
We've kept the process simple — earn four credits in designated programs, which usually equates to attending four Executive Education programs within a four-year period.
Special pricing is available when you commit to earning your certificate.
Certificate in Leadership
Earn at least three credits from completing programs in our Leadership category and one additional credit from any category within a four-year period. Certain approved custom programs may also apply.
Certificate in Management
Complete four credits from any category within a four-year period. Up to two custom programs may be applied toward this certificate.
A credit is usually equal to a five-day, in-person or live virtual program. Speak to one of our Lifelong Learning directors for current credits awarded for specific programs.
Upcoming Leadership Programs
- Leading Virtual Teams Through Disruption
24 March–21 April 2021
Live Virtual Program - Leading Mindfully
19 April–12 May 2021
Live Virtual Program - The Women's Leadership Program
27–30 April 2021
In-Person Program - Managing Individual and Organizational Change
24–27 May 2021
In-Person Program - Leading Teams for Growth and Change
7–11 June 2021
In-Person Program - Leading With Humanity: New Skills for the Digital Age
TBD Spring 2021
Live Virtual Program
Upcoming Programs That Apply Toward a Certificate in Management
- Financial Management for Non-Financial Executives
7–12 March 2021
In-Person Program - Transforming Business Processes
15 March–12 April 2021
Live Virtual Program - Design Thinking for Innovative Business Problem Solving
13–16 April 2021
In-Person Program - Strategic Execution: Achieving Breakthrough Performance
27–30 April 2021
In-Person Program - Communication Strategies to Manage Crisis, Disruption and Transformation
11–19 May 2021
Live Virtual Program
If you wish to earn a certificate through a single program, please explore The Executive Program: Strategic Leadership at the Top or Management Development Program: Leading in the Digital Age.