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Certificates & Professional Development

Set yourself apart with Gonzaga’s continuing education programs – featuring online and in-person options to learn new skills and take the next step in your career.

Professional Certificates

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Climate Action Planning

Learn how to create actionable plans for addressing climate change.

Duration: Info coming April 2023
Format: Info coming April 2023

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Learn cybersecurity analysis skills and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam.

Duration: 6 months; New cohorts start monthly
Format: Virtual

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Design Thinking for Innovation

Develop a new mindset and toolbox for addressing organizational and societal challenges.

Duration: 14 weeks (fall or winter/spring)
Format: Virtual

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English Language Learning

Gain knowledge and teaching skills to support English language learners in K-12 subjects.

Duration: 1.5 years (starts July 2023)
Format: Virtual and in-person

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Foundational Leadership

Improve your leadership through practical learning, mentorship and personalized assessments.

Duration: 9 months (fall though spring)
Format: Virtual and in-person

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Health Care Leadership

Gain the practical knowledge and skills to be an effective leader in health care environments.

Duration: 6 months (winter/spring)
Format: Virtual and in-person

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Wine Law and Business

Gain business and legal expertise to advance in a wine industry career or serve clients in that industry.

Duration: Can be completed in 1-3 semesters Format: Virtual

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Servant Leadership

Learn how to shape cultures in which people and organizations thrive.

Duration: 14 weeks (fall or winter/spring)
Format: Virtual

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Software Engineering Bootcamp

Learn front and backend programming fundamentals.

Duration: 9 months; New cohorts start monthly Format: Virtual

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Women's Leadership

Develop skills and practices for advancing women in the workplace and working towards gender equity.

Duration: 14 weeks (fall or winter/spring)
Format: Virtual (fall) | In-person and virtual (spring)

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FAQs

See frequently asked questions about the Gonzaga's professional certificate programs.

Authentic Leadership Program

A 3-day leadership experience designed for personal and professional growth. Open to first-time supervisors, mid-level managers and executive leaders.  

Leaders in the community attend Women Lead Conference, hosted by the School of Leadership Studies.

Custom Services

Interested in one-on-one help or specialized support for your company or organization? CLL offers customized services including: 

Leadership Speaking and Consulting
Our leadership experts are available to lead workshops, deliver keynote speeches and more.

Other Speaking and Consulting Requests
Contact CLL Director Rachelle Strawther at strawther@gonzaga.edu to connect with speakers and consultants from an array of disciplines.

Career Support for Alumni
Connect with coaching, events and resources to meet your career goals.

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Graduate Programs

Interested in taking your studies further? We offer 26 master's degrees, doctorate degrees in leadership studies and nursing, and a juris doctor degree through the School of Law. Online options available for many degrees.

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502 E. Boone Ave
Spokane, WA 99258