CPBL Certification Program
Three sequential courses that together form the Certified Professional Business Leaders program. Each course runs for eight weeks with live instruction, curated readings, collaborative discussions, and practical assignments.
Eight intensive weeks covering leadership traits, contingency models, followership, culture, servant leadership, and strategic mission planning. Based on Northouse Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Master the tools and frameworks for strategic planning within community-serving organizations. From stakeholder analysis to resource allocation, students learn to create actionable strategic plans that align organizational mission with community needs.…
An advanced exploration of how leaders navigate systemic change and drive community transformation. This course examines power dynamics, coalition building, and the art of leading through uncertainty. Students engage with contemporary case studies and develop…
The accelerated 5-day CPBL program introduces leadership through the Petersen Leadership Triangle and the full Petersen Leadership Model. Participants explore Character, Style, Judgment, Culture, Execution, and Life while applying academic leadership concepts…
The Certified Professional Business Leaders program consists of three courses taken in sequence. Each course builds on the previous, moving from foundational leadership principles through strategic planning to transformative community leadership. Complete all three to earn your CPBL certification.
3 Courses
Sequential curriculum
24 Weeks Total
8 weeks per course
$6,000 Total
$2,000 per course
Hear from professionals who have completed the CPBL program.
The CPBL program gave me the frameworks and confidence to lead more effectively. The live sessions and peer discussions were invaluable.
Each week built on the last in a way that made complex leadership concepts practical and actionable. I apply what I learned every day.
The cohort format created a genuine learning community. The instructor brought real-world experience that made every session relevant.
