Advance your career as a leader in PK-12 education through this postgrad certificate program that leads to an Alabama Class A Instructional Leadership Certification. This program is designed for teachers who already hold a master’s degree in another instructional area but wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to lead an Alabama PK-12 school as a curriculum and instruction leader, an assistant principal or principal.

In this certificate program, you’ll learn top methods and skills in effective school leadership in courses addressing topics such as supervision and instruction, law and ethics, and data-based decision making. Plus, you’ll earn real-world experience as you complete a residency course in your final term. And thanks to our online synchronous class structure, you’ll attend class alongside master’s students and have the opportunity to make lasting professional relationships.