Certificate in Aging Leadership
The Certificate in Aging Leadership is a comprehensive, online 4-course program designed to equip both recent graduates and current professionals with the essential knowledge and skills for leadership roles in the aging sector.
This 12-unit program provides an in-depth exploration of the current challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the field of aging and longevity.
Participants will engage with a curriculum that integrates industry insights and practical applications in conjunction with a required mentorship experience, projects and networking opportunities to advance their careers and make a meaningful impact in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
Program Modality: Online
Course Duration: 4 eight-week courses, plus ongoing mentorship discussions.
Time to Completion: 1 year (spring and fall term, with time over summer for mentorship)
Cost: $1,500/class or $6,000 for the 4-class certificate
What Will I Learn?
This program provides an in-depth exploration of the current challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the field of aging and longevity.
Participants will engage with a curriculum that integrates:
- Industry insights
- Practical applications
- Required mentorship experience
- Projects and networking opportunities
Courses
Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Aging
This course offers a comprehensive examination of the aging process through the lens of the biopsychosocial model, which considers the complex relationship between biological, psychological and social factors that influence health and longevity.
Business of Aging: Macrotrends in Longevity
Explore the intersection of aging demographics and business, focusing on the macrotrends driving longevity and their impact on various industries.
Leadership for an Aging Society
Learn the skills you’ll need to lead organizations successfully while navigating the dynamic landscape of an aging society.
Professional Preparation Seminar
Receive a comprehensive overview of career opportunities across the continuum of care for older adults, spanning non-profit organizations, healthcare settings, long-term care, and support services.
Registration Details
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Your Instructor
Michelle Matter is the Director of Aging for the Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity. She brings more than 25 years of experience working in state government, higher education, and the nonprofit aging sector. Michelle has a doctorate in organizational change and leadership and her dissertation is a promising practice study examining the benefits of senior nutrition programs as a cost savings to Medicare.