An Experience Structured for Your Success

An Acclaimed Training Ground for Rising Leaders in the Pacific Northwest

A Program That Works for You 

Experience campus culture with optimal flexibility. Students meet just once a month in compact, 2-3 day modules. This schedule allows you to complete the Executive Leadership Certificate Program in just seven months.

The ELP includes a residential retreat, advanced experiential learning, and fulfilling team projects.  

Alumni Perspective

The program gave me an incredible network of mentors, coaches, and very esteemed business executives within the Puget Sound community that I otherwise would never have had access to, and they’re still helping me today.

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An optimal learning environment

Because of our small class size, you get to know your professors -- you’re not just another number.

One-on-one executive coaching

Our curriculum includes dedicated one-on-one executive coaching to broaden your perspective and develop the confidence, insight, and self-awareness necessary to influence and inspire others with authenticity.

An expanded professional network

You'll broaden your network while our strong network of executive-level alumni and social events help you maintain the rewarding and lasting relationships you build in the program. 

Renowned faculty & industry experts

Our award-winning faculty with both industry and research experience skillfully merge theory with practice in the classroom.

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Personalized Path to Senior Leadership

Our individualized focus prepares students to be high-impact leaders who know themselves, know what matters, and have the skills to achieve their goals. We place an emphasis on developing the ethos of leadership—the interpersonal and ethical character of the leader. Our graduates recognize the social impact of business and organizational decisions and use their leadership skills for the benefit of others.

A Network of Champions for Life

The accomplished professionals in our programs enrich the learning process for one another with their experience in a wide range of industries, firms, job functions, and backgrounds. In our team-based classrooms, students gain new insight and perspective from their peers as well as faculty and develop a fantastic network of lifelong colleagues and friends. 

Rigor and Relevance from Day One

Our programs actively immerse students in the real world of senior leadership by presenting the curriculum from the perspective of top management. Bringing the topical knowledge and leadership skills they learn to their current responsibilities allows students to immediately impact their organizations. The return on investment is rapid, high, and ongoing.

Rigor and Relevance from 
Day One

Our programs actively immerse students in the real world of senior leadership by presenting the curriculum from the perspective of top management. Bringing the topical knowledge and leadership skills they learn to their current responsibilities allows students to immediately impact their organizations. The return on investment is rapid, high, and ongoing.

A Thriving, Globally Minded Business Community

Seattle is home to a remarkable number of businesses founded and run by visionary leaders, and many of our students are part of these organizations. Through guest speakers, an active alumni association and networking events, students tap into a spirit of leadership that draws on the unique and innovative people, ideas, and culture of the Northwest.

Executive Leadership Certificate

A professional and personal exploration of leadership for mid-to senior-level experts.

Transformative Business Education Starts Here.

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Executive Leadership Certificate

A professional and personal exploration of leadership for mid-to-senior-level experts. 

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The Executive Leadership Certificate Program has been shaping leaders for 25 years.

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Complete the certificate in 7 months  with our convenient schedule and business curriculum

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The ELP can be a standalone program or used as the first two quarters of our highly ranked  Leadership Executive MBA

Healthcare or Non-Profit Professional? Get Up to 30% Off When You Apply by June 30th!  

For 20 years, the Center for Leadership Formation has shaped leaders who drive change. To celebrate, we are offering healthcare and non-profit professionals 30% off the Leadership Executive MBA or the Executive Leadership Certificate

Apply by June 30th to enjoy up to 30% off our executive programs!


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