The Penn State Principal Graduate Certificate is aligned with the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership standards (PIL), as well as the standards of CAEP (Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation) formerly known as the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program has two important features:
- A standardized Principal Graduate Certificate is offered so that all students receive a consistent, high quality, and uniform program.
- The specific designated courses cover all national and PIL (Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership) standards. All course assignments and student results are aligned with these standards.