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Healthcare Leadership Certificate

Gain practical tools to lead effectively, drive change, and support workforce retention. Excel in healthcare management and become an emerging leader in your field.

Program Snapshot

Degree Type

Executive Development Program

Campus

Salem, Portland

A group of medical professionals standing in a circle watching a woman with a stethoscope write on paper

Earn a Certificate in Healthcare Leadership

Whether you're a clinical provider, specialist, allied health professional, or in an administrative role, our program can help. Today, organizations often fail to train mid-level individuals on how the healthcare system operates. This knowledge is crucial in management roles and leadership positions. Our certificate prepares those to lead in a constantly changing environment.

Why pursue a healthcare leadership certificate program at Willamette?

  • Learn from subject-matter experts. Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to each module. Discuss a variety of topics from instructors who have experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Prepare for a promotion. Gain the right skills for leadership and management positions alike. Stand out and prepare for success in your next position.
  • Well-rounded modules that benefit you. Our courses cover everything from finance, the legal landscape of healthcare, change management, strategy, AI, and much more. Our modules offer a well-rounded education to prepare you for a management role.

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Curriculum

Gain the leadership and management skills to excel in any healthcare organization. Participants will cover six modules that span across three months. Each month, students will cover two of the modules below to earn a certification in just three months. 

    • Advanced Healthcare Ecosystem. Explore the healthcare system by reviewing its goals, revenue cycle, and continuum of care. Learn how to address key challenges, mission-based business models, and healthcare equity.
    • Accelerated Leadership. Learn how to create a vision, drive organizational change, and develop effective influencing strategies. Discuss topics such as negotiation, coaching, mentoring, and fostering a strong culture.
    • Enhanced Operations & Finance. Gain a deeper understanding of Lean/performance improvement, financial reporting, and the revenue cycle. Learn how to analyze data and insights to drive powerful results.
    • Legal/Regulatory/Ethics. Discuss the significance of insurance, the stakeholders in healthcare, and antitrust regulations. Learn about privacy issues and how to critically think through problems. Dive into topics like Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Affordable Care Act.
    • Technology. Learn how telehealth, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing impact the healthcare industry. Discuss concepts like digital health and privacy for the healthcare sector.
    • Strategy. Build an understanding of core strategic analysis models. Learn how to advance goals through practical real-world simulations.

Healthcare Leadership Instructors

Our subject matter experts will help participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully lead in healthcare. Each of our instructors will provide healthcare insights from a legal, financial, and analytical perspective.

Program Information

Our leadership development program is for mid-level individuals looking to succeed in healthcare management and leadership positions. The program is also designed for those entering healthcare who want to accelerate their industry knowledge. Get a better understanding of our leadership program through important details and cost information.

  • Details

    Our program begins in the second quarter of 2025. Students will take two modules a month for three months to complete the program. Classes will be taught at our Graduate and Professional Center in Portland or our Salem campus.

  • Costs

    For the 2024-2025 academic year, the program costs $6,275. This includes six modules and 48 hours of instruction. Organizations that register 2 individuals will get the 3rd registration for free. A 10% discount will be given to organizations with current Willamette University students and Willamette University alumni.

  • More Information

    For more information about our Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program, please contact Kennedy Hawkins Director-Executive Development Center.

Important Information

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