Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
Our Online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership Equips You to Build a Better Learning Community
Students need Christian leaders who can set them up for success in every phase of their academic journey. Liberty University’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership can help you become the teacher that students deserve through a curriculum that blends training in teaching leadership with a Christian worldview.
Our online education classes are designed to help strengthen your communication and leadership skills so you can effectively teach and lead students to success. Whether your goal is to work in a private, public, or homeschool setting, our Graduate Certificate in School Leadership can help you make a positive impact on your students!
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. With a mission to Train Champions for Christ, our programs integrate biblical principles into every online certificate and degree program to ensure you thrive in your career and your walk with Christ. If you want to make a difference in the education system or take the next step in your education career, our flexible and affordable graduate school leadership certificate will give you the training you need!
What Will You Study in Our Online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership?
- Study effective leadership and supervision in education
- Explore contemporary issues in educational policy and ethics
- Learn how school leadership principles apply to diverse settings
School systems across America are continually meeting new challenges, so learning to adapt to these changes can help you thrive in the education field. Through three concise, in-depth education classes, you will study the responsibilities of an administrator, the differences in education leadership roles, and examine current issues and trends in education. With a school leadership certificate from Liberty, you can promote lifelong learning through a rewarding career!
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in education, teaching, or executive leadership.
Benefits of an Online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online school leadership graduate certificate in as little as 1 semester!
- You may apply many credits earned in this certificate toward a relevant master’s degree.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity