Women Lead. Certificate Program

• Connect with strong, successful leaders to develop a rich peer support network. Learn from their experiences and build lasting professional relationships.
• Enhance your leadership abilities through a curriculum that combines introspection, practical application, and dynamic discussions, tailored to recognize and address the diverse experiences of women. This intersectional approach ensures an inclusive environment that empowers you to examine the internal and external factors influencing your leadership, thereby enhancing your power and influence.
• Benefit from SHRM Linkage Advancing Women Leaders 360° Assessment™ to gain honest feedback, critical insights into your leadership strengths, and potential hurdles. 
• Learn from diverse facilitators who bring passion and real-world experience, having faced similar challenges in their leadership journeys.
• Acquire hands-on skills and tools that can be immediately used to increase your leadership effectiveness.
• Ensure personal and professional growth through a transformative program designed to elevate your leadership journey.  
• Continue your leadership journey with access to an Executive Development Program of your choice to ensure ongoing inspiration and growth, after successfully completing the cohort.

Women Lead. is ideal for leaders at all levels who are ready to lean in with intention, drive change, and shape the future. This cohort is designed for leaders who embrace challenges, seek more than standard training, and value the opportunity to connect with a diverse, high-achieving, and supportive network of peers.

While this program focuses on the unique needs and challenges of women leaders, all leaders — regardless of sex or gender identity — are welcome to participate.

March 2026 Cohort | Women Lead. Certificate

(All programs are in-person only)

• Aug. 6, 2026: Leadership & Work-Life Integration: The Hustle Without the Burnout
• Aug. 6, 2026: Graduation

The Women Lead. certificate program is open to: 

• Employees of UDCL partner organizations: $6,300 
• Public: $6,950

The Women Lead. program includes 10 days of leadership development training, leadership assessments, including a women’s leadership specific 360^o feedback assessment, a formal mentoring program, all materials, and breakfast and lunch each full day.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn a digital badge that highlights their achievement and leadership capabilities. Graduates are also eligible to attend one additional day of Executive Development programming at no extra cost.

Successful graduates of the Women Lead. Certificate cohort will receive a digital badge that can be added to their resume and LinkedIn profile, showcasing their leadership development and achievements.