Graduate Certificate in School Leadership

What Will You Study in Our Online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership?

• Study effective leadership and supervision in education
• Explore contemporary issues in educational policy and ethics
• Learn how school leadership principles apply to diverse settings

School systems across America are continually meeting new challenges, so learning to adapt to these changes is essential. Through three concise, in-depth education classes, you will study the responsibilities of an administrator, the differences in education leadership roles, and examine current issues and trends in education. 

Benefits of an Online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• You can potentially transfer credits earned in this certificate toward a relevant master’s degree.
• You can build collaborative leadership skills and strategic techniques within an educational context, strengthened by a biblical worldview.
• You can explore effective supervision methods, educational policy concerns, and the impact of local, state, and federal regulations on school leadership.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)