3 Courses
39 Hours Per Course
Online
Certificate in as Little as 1 Year
Program Description
Every day, the world becomes more connected through technology, trade, and shared resources. Strong leadership is needed more than ever—the kind of leadership that can bring people from different cultures together towards a common goal. With your Global Leadership Certificate, you’ll develop a global mindset and gain confidence in your ability to be a strong leader in multicultural settings. From there, your career could take you anywhere in the world.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
- 🗸 Busy people juggling career and personal commitments
- 🗸Employees of multinational organizations with operations that span a variety of cultures
- 🗸Government sector staff whose work crosses international boundaries
- 🗸Individuals working with wide-reaching humanitarian and volunteer organizations
- 🗸Anyone interested in drawing cultures closer together and making an impact at a global level
Questions? Contact us at global.leadership@ualberta.ca
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Build awareness of how cultural perspectives influence individual values, beliefs, and actions.
- 🗸Recognize the cultural filters and customs that help shape communication.
- 🗸Explore differences in leadership practices within various international organizations.
- 🗸Understand how to decode and bridge complex intercultural situations.
- 🗸Develop an international mindset that considers world views, technological changes, and political and cultural complexities.
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 You’ll earn a Global Leadership Certificate after completing all the program requirements. Or take individual courses to add new skills and advance your career.
- Approximate cost of the full program:$2,595 CAD effective Fall 2025
- Submit your program declaration at no extra cost
- Flexible payment – pay course-by-course as you go
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks
- This program is comprised of three core courses. Each course is 39 hours, for a total of 117 instructional hours.
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one year.
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1–3 courses per semester.
- It’s recommended that you complete the courses in the following order:
- Working Effectively in Culturally Diverse Settings
- Global Organizations and Cultural Experiences
- Reframing Global Leadership Practices
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered asynchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in CE Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
You could be eligible for funding and scholarships – explore your Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.
- After you successfully complete your program requirements, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready. If you have any questions about your credentials, please contact the program office. Once you receive your certificate, you’ll also be eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
- The course EXGL 5001- Working Effectively in Culturally Diverse Settings is also transferable to the Management Development Certificate and Human Resources Management Certificate
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.