Leadership Certification
Turn options into opportunities. Advance your ministry and career opportunities with a specialization in a particular area of leadership.

At a Glance
The Briercrest Seminary Leadership Certification enhances your certified training from external organizations with personalized curriculum to meet graduate-level course standards. Then, add four additional elective courses from the MA Leadership and Management program to make a Leadership Certification.
Leadership Certifications are available in one of these seven areas: Board Governance, Coaching, Design Thinking, Sport Coaching, Men and Women Thriving Together, Developing Emerging Leaders, and Developing Women Leaders. These credits can be used towards Briercrest Seminary’s MA in Leadership and Management.
Length of the Program
The program requires 15 credit hours and can typically be completed in 1 year.
As a consultant I've been able to take the work from class and use it with clients. My clients are always impressed at the theories and models I recommend we apply in their business and most of them are directly from the learning I did at Briercrest.
Mathieu Yuill (Class of '20)
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Contact us with any questions you have about the Certificate of the Seminary program or in general.
Admissions Requirements
- If you are 28 years or older and do not have an undergraduate degree, you are eligible for admission as a mature student.
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Take the next step in your future by applying to Briercrest today! Our simple application process helps you start a Christ-centered education that inspires you academically, spiritually, and personally.
Career Pathways
We offer seven customized post graduate leadership certifications to prepare you for diverse leadership opportunities. These fifteen credit hour certifications may be taken in as little as a year and prepare you for
Leadership and Management in Organizational Settings
Having a post graduate certification not only looks good on your resume, but it also prepares you to move into new areas of responsibility and influence.
Leadership in Specialized Settings
Our Coaching, Sports Leadership, Board Governance, Women’s Leadership, Design Thinking, and Emerging Leaders programs are customized to enable you to specialize in an area that interests you.
Transferring into the Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology and Systems Program
Your certification credits can be seamlessly transferred into a full degree at no additional cost and with limited paperwork should you decide to do so.
Personal Growth
If you have been leading for any length of time you have encountered the complexity, challenges, and setbacks of your role. This makes us teachable and open to learning greater self-awareness and practical skills. Each certification is designed to assist with this.
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Contact us with any questions you have or for more information about this program.

