Leadership Skills

Career Pathway Certificate

About the Program

The Leadership Skills career pathway two-term certificate prepares students with the essential leadership skills that are applicable to a variety of industries. Courses included in this pathway can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Business degree. This program can be completed entirely through online delivery.  

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Leadership Skills Career Pathway Certificate are:

Business Communication

Develop professional communication methods that are appropriate to business situations.

Employability Skills

Develop the interpersonal skills necessary to preserve effective working relationships.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Business Technology Department Chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department head before being accepted toward core require­ments. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with the current articulation agreement.

Credits earned in the successful completion of this program can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C-” or better. Certain prerequisite courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade.

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.