Royal Roads University

Personal and Professional Leadership Development (Grad. Cert.)

Program Information

School:Royal Roads University
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Organizational Leadership
Description:

Learn to lead a global workforce with strategy and empathy. Develop leadership practices, strengthen your emotional intelligence and expand your human resources expertise.

In the Graduate Certificate in Personal and Professional Leadership Development, you'll learn strategies to lead high-performing teams and increase your organization's performance.

URL:Personal and Professional Leadership Development (Grad. Cert.) at Royal Roads University
Cost per year:*
National: $8,649
International: $11,459

Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase.

Scholarships:1

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Standard admission

    • Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
    • Normally, at least five years of full-time relevant work experience, with three years at a management* level and increasing levels of responsibility.

    Flexible admission

    • Under flexible admission, the combination of work experience, education, and professional development is assessed. Applicants must show evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study at a master's level and have significant business-related experience.
    • Applicants under flexible admission would normally require at least 10 years of full-time relevant work experience, with five years at a management* level and increasing levels of responsibility.

     * Management experience could include one or more of the following:

    • Formal organizational management or leadership roles in which you directly supervise staff, budgets, or complete performance-oriented work with individuals, groups, or teams.
    • Roles involving consultation, negotiation with, or management of diverse interest groups, in a complex environment.
    • Roles in which you lead others toward shared goals and outcomes.
    • Roles in which you influence, organize, and coordinate groups of people.
    • Please ensure that you demonstrate your management experience in your detailed resume, and clearly indicate how your years of experience meet the requirements
    • For all applicants, any acquisition of a professional designation, such as a CA, PMP, or other nationally recognized distinctions, should be noted on your resume in your application package.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Work Experience

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 26, 2026