Unlock Your Leadership Strengths
You’ve honed your skills by excelling in your role, but now it’s time to step up and lead. Discover what future leaders already know: The Leadership Essentials Program: Growth Catalyst is designed to transform individuals into confident, effective leaders.
Imagine unlocking the leadership potential within you that hasn’t been fully realized in your current role. This program will enhance your ability to lead by focusing on your strengths, mastering collaboration, managing time effectively, and embracing a growth mindset. Elevate your leadership journey with The Leadership Essentials Program: Growth Catalyst.
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Unlock Your Leadership Strengths - Step Up & Stand Out
Develop the skills to lead with confidence and clarity. Secure your spot today.
Program Dates
February 25-26, 2026
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Class Times
Day 1 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm ET
Day 2 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ET
Location
Instructor-led Live Online Workshop (via Zoom)
Program Fee
$427, early registration rate
$475, registration rate
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Who should attend?
The Leadership Essentials Programs are designed for individuals looking to develop foundational leadership capabilities. Well-qualified participants are recently-appointed leaders or those who informally lead others at work, those looking to hone basic leadership skills and insights, or those who are preparing to take on leadership roles.
There is no formal prerequisite to attend LEP. Each program is unique such that participants may attend all program iterations and in any order.
If you previously attended an iteration of The Leadership Essentials Program, but do not recall which one, please contact us at lead@fiu.edu so we can provide you with that information.
Not sure if this program is the right fit for you or want more information before registering? Contact a member of our team or view our other program options for individual contributors, managers, and established executives.
Why attend?
Our leadership development programs and workshops continue to gain recognition around the world. Since 2014, we have garnered fourteen different accolades from HR.com, Chief Learning Officer (CLO), and University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)… including seven #1 rankings! Read more about our rankings and awards.
The Center for Leadership is a recognized provider of both Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and SHRM, offering Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. Participants of this program will be eligible to receive CEUs and SHRM-PDCs with participating professional organizations.
Unlock Your Leadership Strengths - Step Up & Stand Out
Develop the skills to lead with confidence and clarity. Secure your spot today.
Testimonials
"The Leadership Essentials: Growth Catalyst program helped me develop key leadership skills, strengthen self-awareness, and apply time management strategies. I now make more intentional decisions, aligning my leadership with core values and long-term goals. This program provided valuable insights to lead effectively under pressure - I highly recommend it."
Dennis Thies
Manager of Trucking - Dispatch, Tropical Shipping
"The Leadership Essentials Program from the Center for Leadership taught me the importance of self-awareness and helped me leverage my leadership style to be effective as a team leader.”
Mayra Garcia
Florida Department of Health
What leadership capabilities should you be developing?
Research shows that good leaders can become great, and even great leaders should continue to develop, reflect, hone their skills, and learn new strategies. Assess yourself or your organization with The Leadership Competency Builder by clicking on the button below.