Leadership in Workforce Development Graduate Certificate

The Leadership in Workforce Development Graduate Certificate is a fully online, short term program of study that may be completed in one year. This program prepares professionals to become workforce development and training leaders. Leaders in workforce development and training plan, coordinate, and direct workplace skills and technical knowledge instruction which meet current and future needs of business and industry while advancing workers in their careers.

Workforce development leaders may be employed in secondary and postsecondary education institutions, continuing education programs, government social services, workforce development agencies, career/employment organizations, as well as private sector business and industry training and talent management departments. Job titles in those sectors include program coordinator, manager, supervisor, administrator, director, consultant, specialist, or other workforce development/training administrator-type positions.

Total Credit Hours Required: 15 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Please note: The Leadership in Workforce Development graduate certificate may be completed fully online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.

UCF is authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in all states. Refer to State Authorizations for current information.

Program Prerequisites

To be admitted to the Leadership in Workforce Development graduate certificate program, students will need to have an earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF.

Degree Requirements

• Complete the following:
  • ECW5265 - Experiential Learning in Career and Workforce Education Programs (3)
  • ECW6105 - Career Education Curriculum Planning and Implementation (3)
  • ECW6667 - Workforce Development Theory to Practice (3)
  • ECW5208 - Workforce Development and Training Management (3)
  • ECT6792 - Research Applications for Workforce Development (3)

Grand Total Credits: 15

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Application Deadlines

Financial Information

There are very few Certificate Programs that are eligible for financial aid. Only coursework required for the program will be considered in calculating aid eligibility. Disbursements will take place after the Drop/Swap & Add period. Students must meet all eligibility requirements prior to disbursement.

For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

To be admitted to the certificate program students will need to have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. Courses must be completed as indicated in the degree requirements. There are no substitutions to the program of study.