Leadership Communication Certificate

The Leadership Communication Certificate addresses three pillars of effective and influential communication: structure, strategy and style. Over the course of three robust days of immersive and hands-on learning, you'll be equipped with a depth of knowledge in communication approaches that drive immediate and meaningful results for you, your team, and your organization.

Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, you'll learn how to articulate your vision in a way that resonates, ensuring your message is not just heard but understood and embraced. 

Whether leading a meeting, pitching a new initiative, or navigating challenging conversations, you'll acquire effective techniques to communicate with executive presence and authority, empowering you to drive organizational alignment and achieve your leadership goals.

The program is suited for professionals who are aspiring, emerging, or mid-career leaders who would like to hone their communication skills as they pursue higher levels of career development and advancement.

Core curriculum

• Organize and adapt your message and visual presentations to fit your audience, meeting format, and communication objectives.
• Craft an intentional and authentic leadership communication presence that aligns with your unique values to create a lasting impact on others.
• Leverage the art of storytelling to influence, motivate, and build connections amongst your team and organizational stakeholders.

Live Online Certificate program experience

Our virtual learning experiences are highly interactive and engaging, with an emphasis on actionable insights and cutting-edge learning methodologies. Accessible from anywhere, each session focuses on a key learning objective and offers immediately applicable insights and practical takeaways.

Program dates and times

2026 Program dates to be announced.
For enrollment inquiries, please contact Amanda Wygant.

What to expect:

• Three days of interactive virtual classroom sessions with expert faculty and thought leaders.
• Full access to the dedicated course platform with pre-work, session materials, and discussion boards.
• Resources on the learning platform to set goals and apply each day's learning objectives to your specific challenges.
• Dedicated time to connect with peers and colleagues to build your network of fellow leaders.

Attendance at the virtual learning session is required to gain the maximum benefit from the program and to earn the Certificate of Completion. Smith College Executive Education offers non-degree programs only. Live online program sessions are not recorded.

Who attends

Participants who gain the most benefit from this program are aspiring, emerging, or mid-career people leaders, managers, and individual contributors working across various sectors and industries.

Common titles and roles of Leadership Communication Certificate participants:

• Team Leader
• Project Manager
• Assistant/Associate Director
• Program Supervisor/Director
• Business Manager
• Chief of Staff
• Technology Manager

Accessibility

Programs are delivered in English, and participation requires proficiency in spoken and written English. For other accommodations, please email our program team to support your participation.