The Strategic Resource and Project Management for Healthcare Leaders Certificate is designed to address the needs of current professionals in the healthcare system who are interested in developing or enhancing their existing knowledge and skills in the in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and project management. The certificate is built upon best practices in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and project management. Professionals in the following fields are eligible for the certificate:

• Allied Health Staff
• Health Support Staff
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Social Workers
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physicians
• Health Administration

The Strategic Resource and Project Management for Healthcare Leaders Certificate is offered 100% online and includes four 3-credit courses. Each course is delivered asynchronously over a 8-week term, and the certificate can be completed in as little as 6 months. Students can earn academic credit for the coursework.

Upon completion of this certificate, students will gain the following:

• Establish skills and strategies to transform from an experienced professional into an effective leader in project management, strategic planning, and conflict resolution.
• Recognize skill sets applicable to navigate the processes of project management and strategic planning providing you with a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning and project management principles, enabling you to initiate and manage change projects confidently and competently.
• Comprehend the importance of conflict resolution and management in healthcare settings for resolving conflicts and addressing disruptive situations.
• Comprehend how organizational culture influences project outcomes and how this is essential for project managers and leaders. 
• Develop or reinforce the ability to deliver projects on-time and within scope — strategic project management — has become imperative for organizations and a critical skill for advancing your career.
• Develop tools successfully infuse quality into the strategic planning, project management, and human resource component of healthcare organizations.