PK12-ELE1 - Essential Leadership in Education

Delivery Options Online

Course Description

Develop the leadership mindset and skills needed to build strong, inclusive school communities.

This course provides education leaders with foundational strategies for fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships, and leading with integrity.

Examine leadership frameworks that promote equity, shared decision-making, and positive school culture. Engage in real-world case studies and applied leadership exercises to refine your ability to navigate diverse educational challenges and drive meaningful change.

By the end of this course, you will have strengthened your leadership foundation and developed practical approaches for inspiring and mobilizing teams within your educational setting.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Examine leadership theories and frameworks that inform effective school leadership.
Evaluate strategies for fostering inclusive and engaged school communities.
Apply collaboration techniques to strengthen relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders.
Develop ethical decision-making and problem-solving approaches for real-world educational leadership.
Implement leadership strategies that promote shared vision, trust, and accountability.

Notes

✅ Technical Requirements:
A computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet is required to access OISE course materials and resources.

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will be issued a digital Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing and Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.

Testimonials

PK12-OLE2,PK12-ILI3,PK12-LSI

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Education Leaders: Building the Foundations of Leadership : Certificate of Completion

Application

Name

Education Leaders: Shared Leadership Application

Instructions

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PK12-ELE1 - 001

2026 Spring

Online

May 07, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026

Available

$1,095.00

Essential Leadership in Education

Online

May 07, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026

42.0

Online

Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit

$1,095.00

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 7-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
In your learner account, go to My Applications > Start to complete your application.
An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and confirm your enrollment before the course begins.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.