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Foundations of Ethical Leadership
Build the moral core every great leader stands on
- Level
- certificate
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Tuition
- $49
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Our flagship institution — certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programmes in ethical and servant leadership.
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Pathways for every stage of leadership.
Foundations of Ethical Leadership
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Tuition
- $49
Servant Leadership & Governance
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition
- $159
Transformational Leadership
- Duration
- 9 months
- Tuition
- $259
Executive Certificate: Leading Africa
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Tuition
- $425
Africa Leadership Transformation Initiative
Raising one million ethical leaders across Africa.
Through scholarships, community projects, mentorship, and open-access resources, we are equipping a new generation of Africans to lead with integrity in governance, business, ministry, and civil society.
- Scholarships & bursaries for emerging leaders
- Volunteer & mentorship opportunities
- Public-sector governance clinics
- Impact dashboard & annual reporting
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