Advance your career as a leader in PK-12 education through this postgrad certificate program that leads to an Alabama Class A Instructional Leadership Certification. This program is designed for teachers who already hold a master’s degree in another instructional area but wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to lead an Alabama PK-12 school as a curriculum/instructional leader or as an assistant principal or principal.

In this certificate program, you’ll learn top methods and skills in effective school leadership in courses such as Best Practices of Institutional Leadership, Supervision and Mentoring of Institutional Staff, and Legal & Ethical Foundations. Plus, you’ll earn real-world experience through 10-day residencies in instructional leadership. And thanks to our online synchronous class structure, you’ll attend class alongside master’s students and have the opportunity to engage in productive partnerships and mentorships.