Certificate Programs

Get your certification in service-learning from leading experts.

“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 self-paced program is designed for mid-level to advanced practitioners who are passionate about the benefits of engaging students in service-learning. The coursework supports organizations seeking to build the staff capacity for leadership within their schools or organizations. Through this certification program, educators and community leaders gain foundational knowledge and the essential tools to inspire and prepare themselves and others to tap into the power of service-learning.

Through an asynchronous, self-paced course, participants are immersed in the pedagogy, process, research, and planning of service-learning through hands-on experiences. The program’s combination of content related to service-learning and instructional leadership makes it unique in its offerings. It’s relevant to school leaders, community program directors, curriculum coordinators, counselors, teachers, and youth workers.

In this program, you’ll gain an understanding of service-learning as a teaching and learning strategy, explore approaches to instructional and organization leadership, build skills in problem-solving and program planning, and so much more.

Get a deeper understanding of all that this certificate can offer you by viewing the program syllabus.

Classes are self-paced. Asynchronous learning takes place using Google Classroom with optional monthly Community of Practice meetings held on the second Monday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST.

Total time to complete certification is approximately 64 hours. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a graduation certificate from NYLC.

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Check out where some of our 50+ Certificate in Instructional Leadership graduates are working and applying their knowledge!

Milan University           Texas A&M University Commerce           H2O for Life           The Community Enrichment Project           Utah State University           Learn and Serve Tampa, Inc.           The Shipley School           The Cushman School           Colegio Nueva Granada           Fisk University           Heritage Hall           Magnified Giving           Kingsborough Community College           Our Lady of the Lake University           The American International School of Johannesburg           Prairie Crossing Charter School           East Tennessee State University           Southmoore High School           Jesse Shanks Sports Foundation           Widener University           Earlham College           College of DuPage           Womens Health Alliance           Mercy Academy           Beneran Indonesia

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