– Derrick R., Director of Operations
I’ve done executive training before, but this one made strategy actionable. The stakeholder engagement module was especially powerful.
National Board for Leadership Certification
Board-Certification. Strategic Leadership
$675.00
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About This Certification
The Board-Certification in Strategic Leadership (BCSL) prepares experienced professionals to lead organizations with clarity, ethical foresight, and transformative impact.
Grounded in governance, decision science, and change management, this credential equips leaders to tackle complexity, align teams, and build strategy that lasts.
Recommended for: Directors, VPs, Executives, Strategic Planners, Program Managers, and Cross-Functional Leaders
1. Strategic Leadership
Drive organizational vision, set measurable goals, and adapt strategies for success.
Skills: Visionary thinking, strategic communication, decision-making under uncertainty.
2. Governance & Oversight
Ensure ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management.
Skills: Policy implementation, analytical evaluation, risk prioritization.
3. Team Development
Build high-performing, collaborative teams through coaching, accountability, and inclusion.
Skills: Emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, group facilitation.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Foster strong internal and external relationships that align with mission and goals.
Skills: Networking, negotiation, influence.
5. Ethical Leadership
Model integrity, navigate dilemmas, and lead with DEI and CSR principles.
Skills: Ethical reasoning, accountability, cross-cultural communication.
6. Crisis & Adaptive Leadership
Guide organizations through uncertainty with decisive, transparent, and resilient leadership.
Skills: Crisis communication, adaptability, resilience.
7. Measuring Outcomes
Use KPIs and data to evaluate impact, improve processes, and drive results.
Skills: Data-driven decision-making, performance evaluation, process optimization.
Assessment Framework
You will complete a four-component portfolio based assessment applied leadership assessment, focused on real-world performance:
- Situational Judgment & Decision Making. Respond to complex strategy scenarios requiring ethical tradeoffs, alignment, and adaptability.
- Professional Leadership. Submit work samples and reflections that demonstrate your impact and strategic thinking.
- Leadership Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement. Show how you manage up, down, and across teams in building strategic buy-in.
- Performance & Impact Assessment. Complete a final simulation aligned to strategic delivery and organizational outcomes.
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Experience: 3+ years leadership experience.
Training: 60 hours of leadership education.
Alternative Pathway:
- Military: E-7+ (or equivalent).
- Professional: 5+ years in executive roles with documentation.
Program Costs & Payment Options
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Daily use
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Budget-friendly
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Add-On: Specialization Modules
Enhance your certification with a targeted specialization module in one of five domains. Specialization modules are optional but strongly recommended to tailor your learning to your sector.
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Enterprise Strategy & Vision
Develop and execute long-term plans, align corporate vision, and drive sustainable growth.
Assessed Domains: Visionary Leadership, Strategic Execution, & Organizational Alignment.
Innovation & Disruptive Leadership
Lead transformation through emerging trends, digital disruption, and innovation management.
Assessed Domains: Innovation Strategy, Digital Transformation, & Leading Change.
Crisis & Risk Leadership
Strengthen crisis response, risk mitigation, and organizational resilience for high-stakes decision-making.
Assessed Domains: Crisis Management, Risk Leadership, & Decision-Making Under Pressure.
Global & Cultural Leadership
Navigate multinational leadership challenges, enhance cultural intelligence, and engage global workforces.
Assessed Domains: Cultural Intelligence, Global Team Leadership, & International Business Strategy.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Growth
Oversee corporate restructuring, business integrations, and strategic expansion initiatives.
Assessed Domains: M&A Strategy, Business Integration, & Strategic Growth Planning.
Pricing & Options
* Membership includes: certification discounts, 1 free retake/year, quarterly coaching, research access
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