Certificate in Executive Leadership

Earn Your Certificate in Executive Leadership from Carnegie Mellon University 

Advance your career and amplify your impact with Carnegie Mellon's prestigious Certificate in Executive Leadership. Ideal for experienced professionals, emerging leaders, or anyone aiming to enhance their leadership skills, this flexible certificate lets you tailor your learning journey exactly to your goals online, in-person, or in a hybrid format.

Why Choose This Certificate?

Lori Dangel standing with members of the Tepper School.

This certificate helps you strengthen your leadership capabilities with practical skills directly applicable to your current role. It distinguishes you in your field with credentials from a renowned, top-tier university, expands your professional network by connecting you with influential peers, and positions you to confidently navigate and excel in an ever-evolving professional landscape.

“I leave [the Certificate in Executive Leadership and AI] program deeply inspired and fully committed to advancing equitable, sustainable healthcare solutions that will profoundly impact the lives of mothers and children in underserved communities back at home [Nigeria]."

Dr. Onome Oghifobibi
Director of Community Engagement, Newborn Medicine Division, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

How do I earn the Certificate in Executive Leadership?

Candidates can earn the Certificate in Executive Leadership by completing a minimum of 10 Tepper Education Units (TEUs) within a three-year period. Each of our executive programs is assigned a specific number of TEUs according to the program’s breadth and depth of curriculum. 

You have the flexibility to select and combine programs from a range of core knowledge areas, including:

  • AI, Analytics, and Technology
  • Leadership, Teams, and Communications
  • Strategy, Risk, and Finance
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

You can build a personalized pathway to earning the certificate based on your industry, role, and objectives. 

Sample Programming: This programming sample is one of many options that could be developed. 

Our executive program managers are available to guide you in choosing the programs best suited for you.

CourseEducation UnitsDate of Course
AI for Business Communication2 TEUsOctober 9-10, 2025
Leadership as a Daily Challenge4 TEUOctober 20-23, 2025
Business Analytics: Data-Informed
Decision-Making		3 TEUsNovember 6, 7, 20, 21, 2025
Risk, Strategy, and Decisions1 TEUNovember 14, 2025
Data Storytelling2 TEUsMarch 19-20, 2026

How do I earn the Certificate in Executive Leadership + AI?

This certificate allows you to dive into practical applications, best practices, and strategic integration, helping you stay future-ready as new tools emerge, processes evolve, and complex challenges are addressed. To earn your Certificate in Executive Leadership + AI, participants must earn 5 out of 10 TEUs from AI-focused programs.

Courses that you could take include: 

  • AI for Business Communication
  • Business Analytics
  • Emerging Business Applications of GenAI
  • Design Thinking with AI

Participants who have already earned the Certificate in Executive Leadership can earn the Certificate in Executive Leadership + AI by completing 5 TEUs in AI-focused programs within a 3-year period.

Note: Prior TEUs used toward the fulfillment of the Certificate in Executive Leadership requirements may not be used toward the requirements for the Certificate in Executive Leadership + AI.

Unlock Your Executive Potential - Advance your career with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead at the highest level.

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