The evidence is clear: inclusive leaders and inclusive organizations outperform those that are not. Yet women remain underrepresented in all levels of management. Despite the compelling case for equality of gender representation at all levels of an organization, even with the best of intentions, unconscious bias can influence who advances at work. Participants in the Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program learn time-tested techniques and practical ideas they can apply immediately to their careers to combat these performance-limiting biases and better capitalize on their strengths. This women’s executive leadership program is designed to help elevate the impact of women leaders – providing tools to better navigate the business landscape, develop and leverage talents, and step into roles of greater influence.
Get ready to be inspired, network with likeminded colleagues, and learn applicable skills for an immediate impact on your career and your organization. Professors Malia Mason and Trish Gorman, experts in gender, leadership, negotiations, and strategy, are the program's faculty directors.
Focused on women’s advancement, this unique program provides participants the knowledge, skills, tools, and real-time problem-solving needed to further their own advancement, as well as that of other women in leadership roles.
Please contact our Learning Solutions Specialists at +1 212-854-3395 for a personal conversation to learn more.
The Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program prepares women in leadership roles to expand their influence and advance their leadership. Participants gain confidence in their leadership identity, empowering them to effect change in their workplace.
During this highly interactive leadership program for women, you will learn how to:
Upon completion of this program, you will earn three credits towards a Certificate with select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn more.
The Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program uses a combination of online tools, interactive lectures, inspirational talks, and workshop exercises to build participants’ confidence and hone their skillsets. Sessions taught by Columbia Business School professors, women’s leadership practitioners and business leaders are supplemented by sessions with colleagues from various fields and industries.
In the weeks leading up to the program’s start, the faculty directors will help participants begin to identify and frame their personal goals for participation in the course, connect participants with each other, and solicit input to be used throughout the program with various online activities.
You will focus on crystallizing your goals and cultivating the supporters you need to realize your ambitions, including:
You'll also focus on interactions with others and communicating effectively, including:
Get equipped to create a new future and drive change in your organization, specifically:
Schedule
In Person: Three consecutive full days of in-person sessions on the Manhattanville campus in NYC.
The program typically runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Includes breakfast, lunch, and all materials.
Dates, fees, and locations are subject to change.
To view the agenda, please connect with a Learning Solutions specialist. Contact us.
“This program is amazing! A very balanced curriculum that really makes you think about your own situation, goals and priorities and how to move forward on them. It also tackles several pitfalls women tend to fall into in the workplace and how to mitigate those with concrete examples. Incredible faculty and guest speakers all around, who teach with knowledge, empathy, and a sense of humor. One of the best programs I've taken so far!”
“The WIL program will affirm and shake up your thinking to enable your leadership skills. Be prepared to be honest with yourself and dig deep on what you really want in your career. At the conclusion of the program, I walked away with a clear career path aligned with my true goals, a new resource and network from the WIL participants, and a fresh outlook on the future where my authentic self can thrive. This program is a worthy investment in yourself and Professors Trish and Malia are an absolute treat. I wish more women in Leadership knew about the program to gain the same benefits I did.”
“The Women in Leadership program was a transformative and enriching experience, where I had the opportunity to learn from renowned experts and share experiences with amazing women from different parts of the world”
“The Women in Leadership program brought together some of the most brilliant women and men from around the world, that were redefining what a leader is. In this way, we all learned how to define leaders as role models and not by gender. If we all strive to empower others through our words and ideas, we will be able to move forward by uplifting others as well. I can already see the changes in my life & career.”
“The Women in Leadership program at Columbia Business School Executive Education was truly a transformative experience for me. It enabled a deep dive into common strategic areas that are impacting female leaders, such as negotiating, developing strategic roadmaps for your career growth and advancement, lessons on empowerment, work/life balance, and making a difference in the world. The highlight for me is that it brought together incredibly accomplished women from across the globe who all share the goal of continuous learning, as well as helping each other and becoming better advocates for women in business. I highly recommend this program! ”
“The Women in Leadership course gave me another perception of leadership and a way to be an authentic and different leader in my organization.”
“The Women in Leadership program provided me with tools and frameworks I can utilize to make an immediate impact on my organization.”
“The program was a great way to get women together to discuss leadership challenges and collectively make commitments to improve the advancements of women in the workplace.”
“As a woman who works in technology I’m sort of fascinated by the lack of women in the space. I think there’s a real opportunity for all of us to raise the bar for enterprises, so I’m taking Women in Leadership as a mentor to other women.”
“My time at the Women in Leadership program was very impactful and gave me tools and tips for moving forward in my career.”
The Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program is designed for middle- to upper-level executives who are looking to take their leadership abilities to the next level and expand their impact and influence.
Former Director of Global Strategy Learning, McKinsey & Company
Courtney C. Brown Professor of Business
Columbia Business School
We met with strategy expert Trish Gorman and social psychologist Malia Mason to gain their perspectives on the crucial importance of female leaders. As faculty co-directors of the Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program, Gorman and Mason help develop and elevate the impact of women – empowering them to achieve their next level success.
We had the privilege of sitting down with social psychologist Malia Mason to discuss the barriers and challenges women in leadership need to overcome to achieve their next level of success. As faculty co-director of the Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program, Malia Mason helps participants recognize and overcome performance-limiting biases to elevate the impact of women leaders.
Certification
I’m interested in the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE), how do I get started?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, you’ll be able to customize a unique learning experience by selecting programs that best interest you and are most suited for your needs. Any completed program, regardless of format (live online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence.
Which programs qualify for the CIBE?
Any completed executive education program, regardless of format (live-online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence. Partner programs will also count towards the certificate.
What programs are considered partner programs?
Executive education programs developed and administered with our educational partners, bring the best of our combined knowledge, thought leadership, resources, and expertise. Kindly find a list of our partners here on our partnership page.
What are the costs of the certificate?
There’s no set cost associated with the certificate path since you’re able to customize your learning journey with in-person and online programs (price will vary depending on the program type and length).
Are there any tuition assistance or scholarships?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, we offer non-degree and non-credit-based professional development programs to the global business community. As our programs are non-degree and non-credit, they do not qualify for financial aid.
How are CIBE credits determined?
Credits for a program are determined by the program duration and total learning hours.
Where do I find information on the credit value for a program?
You will find this information on each program page. Credits range from 0.5 credits – 26 credits per program.
How do I get enrolled in the CIBE?
Your certificate journey will start with your first program, and you have 4 years to complete your CIBE. You may register for any of our executive education programs on each program page. You may enroll using the “Enroll Now” button, and the application process should take 5-10 minutes.
How do I receive credits?
You are required to fully attend a program and complete all necessary coursework in order to receive CIBE credits. Credits are only awarded after you complete a program.
How do I check the status of my Certificate completion?
Kindly reach out to a Learning Solutions representative for any questions on the status of your CIBE credit count.
Do CIBE credits expire?
Credits are only valid for four years (Please note: While we are not able to offer in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration to complete the programming has been extended to five years.). If you have not completed your CIBE within four years, we will only count non-expired credits towards your CIBE credit total.
Does the Certificate in Business Excellence expire?
Your Certificate in Business Excellence does not expire. Once you become a certificate recipient, you will join the greater alumni community at Columbia Business School.
I’ve reached 18 CIBE credits, what’s next?
Congratulations! You should receive a digital copy of your certificate at the end of your program. If you do not receive a copy from your program manager, kindly contact your Learning Solutions representative or your program manager for next steps.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
Upon completion, you will receive a secure, digital certificate through Accredible. Within the platform you will have the option to print your credential, post it to your LinkedIn feed, or display it on your profile as a certification. Please contact your program manager for the status of your digital certificate.
How do I get access to my alumni benefits?
Once you complete your CIBE, we kindly ask for your patience as we process your alumni credentials. The processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks long.
Can I add the Certificate in Business Excellence to LinkedIn?
Yes! We will provide you with instructions on how to add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile after you become a Certificate recipient.
Preferred Pricing and Tuition Benefits for Alumni
Are there preferred pricing options available for live online programs?
Yes, preferred pricing is available for groups of two or more. To inquire, email execed@gsb.columbia.edu.
As a Columbia Business School alumni am I eligible for tuition benefit?
When you earn a Certificate in Business Excellence you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply**Which programs do not qualify for a 25 percent tuition benefit?
Assignments
Will there be any homework or assignments?
For select programs, there will be some assignments to complete after the end of select program sessions. Assignments will typically consist of readings, self-reflections, and brief assessments. This approach is designed to help you practice your learnings.
How long will assignments take?
We do not expect that homework assignments will take up a large amount of time to complete.
Will there be any examinations or grades?
There will be no examinations or grades for our live online programs.
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