“I loved the diversity of perspectives in my cohort because they really complemented the program. The instruction was top notch and the wealth of expertise you get access to in this program is really incredible.”
Leah | 2022 Graduate of the Certificate in Instructional Leadership Program
This advanced certificate program is built for experienced educators and practitioners who are ready to deepen their impact through high-quality service-learning. Designed to strengthen leadership within schools and organizations, the program equips participants with proven strategies, advanced frameworks, and practical tools to lead service-learning initiatives with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re building staff capacity, mentoring others, or expanding your program’s reach, this certification will prepare you to elevate student engagement, academic outcomes, and civic learning through service-learning.
This certificate program offers two flexible learning options to meet your needs: a synchronous, remote class structure with live virtual sessions for real-time collaboration, or a self-paced asynchronous course that allows you to engage with the content on your own schedule. In both formats, participants are immersed in the pedagogy, research, planning, and practice of high-quality service-learning through interactive, hands-on experiences.
What sets this program apart is its unique blend of service-learning content and instructional leadership development. It’s ideal for school leaders, curriculum coordinators, community program directors, counselors, teachers, and youth workers seeking to deepen their impact and lead with confidence.
Get a deeper understanding of all that this certificate can offer you by viewing the program syllabus.
Choose how you want to complete our certificate program!
Asynchronous Course: Learn at your own pace through Google Classroom with flexible, high-impact content. Connect with peers in optional Community of Practice sessions, held the second Monday of each month from 3:00–4:00 PM CST for collaboration, reflection, and real-time problem-solving.
Synchronous Course: Join live, interactive sessions led by expert facilitators for real-time discussion, collaboration, and reflection. Weekly meetings offer structure, community, and direct support to strengthen your service-learning practice and professional growth.
Summer 2025 Intensive Dates:
Monday, July 14 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, July 21 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Note: Additional work outside of class is required.
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a graduation certificate from NYLC.
Payments
Join now for $1,600. Payment is due prior to starting your course. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Scholarships are assessed based on a demonstrated financial need as well as a short personal statement. Applications are reviewed at the end of each month. Notifications are sent the first week of the month. Apply here.
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“Vickery firmly believes that the CIIL provided her with an immense wealth of knowledge about service-learning, even as her experience completing the program was very independent. ‘I got so much out of the class,’ said Vickery. ‘I don’t think there is a more robust well of information. It would have taken me years to find all of that on my own, so to have it all in one place was beautiful.'”
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