Women’s Leadership Online Certificate

UD’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) and Human Resources are pleased to partner to offer employees an opportunity for leadership development in a dynamic interactive program. Women in this interactive program achieve their leadership goals and build strong professional networks through small group settings where expert facilitators lead focused cohorts.

The Women’s Leadership Online Certificate (WLOC) empowers women to:

Clarify Leadership Vision
Communicate with Power
Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Enable Diversity and Inclusion

Visit the WLI website for more details about the Women’s Leadership Online Certificate

UD HR will cover the registration fee for up to 10 applicants.

Eligibility:

UD employees who are in a benefit-eligible position.
Employees must commit to the time requirement of 5 live Zoom sessions and four self-paced online modules.

Women in this interactive program achieve their leadership goals and build strong professional networks through small group settings where expert facilitators lead focused cohorts.

Application Process:

To apply for the Feb. 14-March 14, 2025 UD-HR sponsored cohort, please read the following:

Step 1. Submit Application Form (Dec. 31 deadline)

Step 2. Acceptance notification (Jan. 20)

Step 3. If the application is approved, register for the WLOC (Feb 1 deadline)

Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are open through Dec. 31, 2024.

FAQ's

Is there any cost to the participant for this program?

Human Resources will fund up to 10 applicants for the Spring 2025 offering.

What is the process to apply?

Individuals interested in participating in the program will discuss with their manager and then complete an application. Individuals will be notified of the results of their application and those who are accepted will complete a WLOC Registration Form.

Step 1	Discuss the program with your manager
Step 2	Submit application form	Dec. 31, 2024
Step 3	Notified of acceptance	Jan. 20, 2025
Step 4	Register for WLOC	Feb. 1, 2025

How will I know if I have been selected for the program?

Participants will be notified within three weeks after the deadline to apply.

What if I can’t commit to all the meeting dates?

We understand that people may have standing conflicts. Attendance is critical for the program and to build relationships within the cohort. If you think you may have to miss a session, we suggest waiting for a future offering.

How will my participation be recognized?

All participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive a certificate from the Women’s Leadership Initiative at UD.

If I am not selected to participate through UD’s Human Resources, can the registration fees be covered by another source, such as myself or my department?

If you are not selected through the UD partnership, you are encouraged to contact womensleadership@udel.edu if you have an alternative source to cover the registration fees.

What are the benefits and outcomes of participating in this program?

Many participants share that they 1) have clarity of their leadership vision, 2) gain new awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, 3) cultivate meaningful connections and expand their professional network and 4) discover tools for practicing inclusive leadership and embracing diversity.