As a high-level manager in a state office, you have immense responsibility to protect the public health and the environment, maintain the rule of law, support the economy and keep the community safe. This unique program is for State of South Dakota government employees who have been nominated and selected to participate in the certificate program through the state. This graduate certificate advances your abilities to manage resources and people and lead organizational change by mastering the principles of effective leadership. This 15-credit-hour post-baccalaureate certificate combines distance learning technologies and intensive face-to-face seminars/courses to minimize time away from work. USD faculty with extensive experience in government policy, communication and state and local government teach the five courses in the certificate program.
Become a motivated and inspired leader in your state government organization with the state government leadership excellence certificate.