The Graduate Certificate in Leadership at Trinity Western University is a five-course, 15-credit program designed to cultivate leadership skills that can be applied directly in the workplace. It begins with the core course LDRS 500, followed by two further core courses chosen from LDRS 501, 502, 503, 504, or 620, and two elective courses selected from the Master of Arts in Leadership course catalogue. The certificate is offered through the Department of Leadership as a standalone credential or as an entry point into the full Master of Arts in Leadership, which students may complete within five years of starting the certificate. It is intended for professionals seeking practical, graduate-level leadership training focused on personal development and team leadership without committing to the full master's program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final two years of study, and three to five years of work experience is preferred (which may include volunteering and coaching). Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate graduate-level proficiency, with direct-entry thresholds of an academic IELTS score of 7.0 or higher (Writing/Reading 6.5+, Speaking/Listening 6.0+), a Duolingo English Test score of 130 or higher (Literacy/Comprehension 120+, Conversation/production 105+), or an iBT TOEFL score of 5.0 or higher (Reading, Listening, Speaking 4+, Writing 4.5+); applicants below these thresholds may pursue conditional admission through the Graduate Transition Program. Required documents include official transcripts, two references (one academic and one professional), a resume or CV, an admissions statement of 500 to 800 words, and applicants may be asked to interview.