- 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.
Program Snapshot
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Executive Development Program
- Campus
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Salem, Portland, Online

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.
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- 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.
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.
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Details
Our program is launching two cohorts in Winter and Spring of 2026. The first module spans from January to the end of February, while Cohort 2 picks up in early March and finishes in early May. Classes will be taught in our Graduate Professional Center in Portland.
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Costs and Discount Opportunities
Following the success of prior years program, the 2026 program has reduced the cost of the program by 5%. This puts the program costs at $5,995. This includes the purchase of all six modules and 48 hours of instruction. For discounts, organizations that register 2 individuals can register a 3rd individual 100% free. In addition, a 10% discount will be given to organizations with current Willamette University students and Willamette University alumni.
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More Information
For more information about our Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program, please contact Kennedy Hawkins Director-Executive Development Center.