Modern public health challenges can be unpredictable and severe. For this reason, public health practitioners have always had to keep expanding and broadening their skills in response. As the world continues to face systemic threats to equity, health and wellbeing, we also need practitioners who can manage these changes and lead their organizations forward.
The Online Certificate in Public Health Leadership prepares experienced public health practitioners and healthcare professionals to master core competencies that enable them to be more effective change agents and leaders within public health organizations.
9 credit hours (across 3 courses)
1 year to complete (part time)
No GRE required
Bachelor’s degree required
The online curriculum focuses on leadership topics across varying disciplines including project management and quality improvement.
Students can also customize the focus of their certificate to suit their interests and career goals, as described below.
The online certificate program is succinct and covers specialized material that will help students accelerate their careers in public health leadership. The courses are:
The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health works continuously to bring the power of public health to communities around the world. Our certificate will equip you with the tools needed to lead public health initiatives that tackle systemic threats to equity, health and wellbeing.
In addition to the Public Health Leadership Certificate, UNC-Chapel Hill offers other online education options in public health.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
You already have the technical skills to make a tangible difference in your organization. Are you ready to develop your leadership skills and influence the change your organization needs? If yes, apply for our Online Certificate in Public Health Leadership.
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