Organizational Leadership Certificate Program | The American College of Financial Services

Organizational Leadership Certificate Program | The American College of Financial Services
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Organizational Leadership Certificate
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Financial professionals preparing for organizational leadership roles.
Timing
< 9 Months
Format
The College’s Financial Psychology Certificate is 100% online and combines guided study with live weekly sessions.
100% Online
Tuition
$2,050 per course
Packages starting at $5,535
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Become a Transformational Leader
Lead with Influence & Purpose
Inspire action with clarity, empathy, and leadership grounded in values, trust, and authentic communication.
Drive Organizational Alignment & Change
Break down silos, align people and strategy, and lead successful transformation across teams and systems.
Foster Inclusive, High-Performing Cultures
Promote equity, trust, and collaboration through leadership practices that drive lasting team success.
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Build the Skills to Drive Your Leadership Impact
Take your expertise to the next level by stacking your Organizational Leadership Certificate with other graduate certificates to earn your Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP). Each certificate earns you nine credit hours toward your MSFP!
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Program Overview
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Admissions Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the Organizational Leadership Certificate Program if taken independently. However, if taken as part of the MSFP Program, a bachelor’s degree is required; additionally, three or more years of leadership experience is preferred, but not required.
To earn the Organizational Leadership Certificate, you must:
Successfully complete three courses and achieve a final score of 80%
Agree to comply with
The American College Code of Ethics and Procedures
What You'll Learn
To lead effectively, you must understand both the human and structural forces that shape performance. This certificate equips you to lead teams, manage culture, and apply systems thinking to drive change, align strategy, and deliver results.
Your learning outcomes include the following:
Identify and adapt your leadership style to different roles, goals, and organizational contexts
Understand how systems, incentives, and processes impact team behavior and business performance
Apply systems thinking and behavioral science to support sustainable decision-making
Influence and align organizational culture with strategic priorities
Design and lead initiatives that improve collaboration, equity, and outcomes across teams and departments
Use feedback, coaching, and communication strategies to build trust and accountability
Course Delivery
The learning format for graduate certificate programs like the Organizational Leadership Certificate is 100% online, with guided study and synchronous components including live weekly classes and weekly homework required. Learners must complete all three courses within the program to earn the certificate. Each class is eight weeks long, with the ability for students to complete the certificate program in under six months.
Expert Instruction:
Learn from nationally-recognized academics, researchers, and practitioners
All-Online Resources:
All-virtual lessons organized in sequential units and supported by short videos, knowledge checks, quizzes, and case studies.
Grading:
Earn a final course grade of 80% or higher to pass, and quizzes count toward your final grades.
Stackable Learning:
Earn your standalone certificate or use it as part of your journey toward your MSFP degree!
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Estimated cost of employee disengagement worldwide.
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Why Enroll With Us?
You Want to Drive Performance
Lead Teams and Systems With Impact
Build the tools to manage culture, align incentives, and lead performance at scale.
You’re Ready for the Next Level
Expand Your Influence Across the Organization
Develop your strategic lens and leadership capacity to step into cross-functional or senior leadership roles.
You Want to Build Your Resume
Improve Outcomes for Yourself and Your Clients
Complete this graduate-level certificate program and earn 9 credits towards earning the MSFP at the same time.
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Tuition Overview
Single Courses
$2,050
Complete Program
Starting at $5,227.50
Single Courses
$2,050 per course
Individual courses can be purchased for $2,050 each. To complete the full program, students must complete three courses:
MSFP 501 Fundamentals of Organizational Leadership
—Provides an in-depth exploration of leadership and its effect on organizational culture, identifying the essential leadership skills needed to inspire, influence, and lead change.
MSFP 502 Leadership Communication and Organizational Direction
—Examines the tools needed to effectively coach and mentor followers and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and foster empowerment and mission success.
MSFP 503 Organizational Change and Team Leadership
—Explores visionary team leadership, change leadership strategies, goal setting, overcoming resistance, and fostering diversity and inclusion within organizational culture.
Full Program
$5,227.50
Students may purchase the Organizational Leadership Certificate courses in a three-course package, securing savings under several conditions:
College designation holders
: $5,227.50 (save $922.50 off individual purchase of three courses!)
New students
: $5,535 (save $615!)
The full program includes the following three courses:
MSFP 501 Fundamentals of Organizational Leadership
—Provides an in-depth exploration of leadership and its effect on organizational culture, identifying the essential leadership skills needed to inspire, influence, and lead change.
MSFP 502 Leadership Communication and Organizational Direction
—Examines the tools needed to effectively coach and mentor followers and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and foster empowerment and mission success.
MSFP 503 Organizational Change and Team Leadership
—Explores visionary team leadership, change leadership strategies, goal setting, overcoming resistance, and fostering diversity and inclusion within organizational culture.
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Daralee Barbera
EdD, CFP®, CMFC®, ChFC®, CPBC®, CLF®
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George G. Joseph and Richard A. Liddy Chair in Practice Management & Leadership
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Jim Petersen
PhD, MSM, MSFS, CFP®, CLF®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, WMCP®, CRPC®, CAP®, ChSNC®, AEP®, CPMBC, CPBC
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Tracey C. Jones
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Daralee Barbera
EdD, CFP®, CMFC®, ChFC®, CPBC®, CLF®
Director of Faculty, Academics
George G. Joseph and Richard A. Liddy Chair in Practice Management & Leadership
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Jim Petersen
PhD, MSM, MSFS, CFP®, CLF®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, WMCP®, CRPC®, CAP®, ChSNC®, AEP®, CPMBC, CPBC
Adjunct Professor
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Natasha M. Webster
PhD, MSHSA, MHA
Adjunct Professor
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Tracey C. Jones
MBA, PhD
Adjunct Professor
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Gallup. Employee Engagement Strategies: Fixing the World's $8.8 Trillion Problem. 2022.
Gallup. Who's Responsible for Employee Engagement? 2019
Beer, M., Finnstrom, M., Schrader, D. The Great Training Robbery. 2016.