Executive Certificate in Leadership Presence and Change Management
Strengthen your leadership presence and lead change with confidence
Enhance your leadership impact in an era of global disruption with the Executive Certificate in Leadership Presence and Change Management learning journey from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
Why choose this multiprogramme learning journey?
Lead organisational change with confidence and influence through the Executive Certificate in Leadership Presence and Change Management learning journey, a comprehensive multiprogramme experience from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. This combined learning journey brings together the Mastering Change Management and the Executive Presence and Leadership for Influence programmes, enabling executives like you to build the critical management and leadership skills needed to drive change in fast-moving organisations.
You will gain insights into practical tools to effectively lead change, strengthen organisational resilience and build trust across stakeholders while enhancing your leadership presence and communication skills. By integrating change management with executive presence, this programme will enable you to inspire confidence in others and lead with impact.
Benefits for you
Develop a clear understanding of executive presence and how it shapes leadership credibility and impact.
Build ethical influence and persuasion strategies grounded in emotional and well-being intelligence.
Gain practical tools to anticipate, plan and lead organisational change.
Strengthen communication, storytelling and stakeholder engagement across contexts.
Apply research‑based frameworks immediately through assignments and capstone projects.
Benefits for your organisation
Improve leadership readiness and credibility during periods of sustained change.
Strengthen managers’ ability to support teams through transformation with clarity and empathy.
Build consistency in leadership communication, influence and change execution.
Reduce change resistance by improving managerial capabilities and aligning stakeholders.
What will the learning experience be like?
Video lectures
Learn foundational and advanced concepts through faculty-led video sessions.
Live webinars with Cambridge Judge Business School faculty
Engage in interactive live sessions to deepen your understanding of key topics.
Guest speakers and interviews
Hear real-world perspectives from leaders and experts.
Live Q&A sessions
Connect with faculty and contributors to explore specific challenges.
Case studies
Analyse practical scenarios to understand how leadership and organisational change are applied in business contexts.
Practical application
Apply core concepts to evaluate your organisation and leadership approach.
Workbook exercises
Translate learning into action through guided activities.
Self-study activities
Practise applying core ideas through assignments and knowledge checks.
Capstone projects
Develop practical outputs that integrate your learning across both programmes.
Discussions
Participate in peer-led discussions to exchange ideas, experiences and key takeaways.
Dedicated programme support team
Receive ongoing support to navigate the programme and stay on track.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is ideal for:
Rising leaders and mid-career managers looking to strengthen executive presence, build leadership credibility and develop practical frameworks to influence stakeholders and lead teams through change
Transitioning leaders stepping into broader roles who want to sustain leadership presence, navigate increased visibility and manage organisational change with confidence
Functional leaders seeking to lead teams through complex, data-driven and digital transformation while reinforcing influence, communication clarity and ethical persuasion
Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to communicate vision clearly, build trust and lead change effectively in growing or evolving organisations
Curriculum
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Part 1 — Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations | Online | 6 weeks
Module 1: Core Principles of Change Management
Module 2: Strategic Change Management: Influences and Pressures
Module 3: Tools for Change Management
Module 4: Internal Considerations for Sustained Change
Module 5: Leading Cultures in Times of Change
Module 6: Achieving and Sustaining Desired Results
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Part 2 — Executive Presence and Leadership for Influence | Online | 6 weeks
Module 1: The Essence of Executive Presence
Module 2: Developing Executive Presence throughout Your Career
Module 3: Crafting Your Leadership Brand
Module 4: Networking and Relationship Building
Module 5: Persuasion and Influence
Module 6: Communicating Vision
Live sessions
Gain deeper insights into organisational change, leadership presence and influence through live sessions hosted by Cambridge Judge Business School faculty and contributors. A recording will be made available for you to view at your convenience.
Sessions include:
Live Q&A sessions with faculty in the change management programme
Live Q&A sessions with faculty, peers and contributors in the executive presence programme
Guest speaker insights on leadership, influence and communication
Note: live sessions mentioned here are subject to change.
Case studies
Paris Opera Ballet transformation
Explore leadership challenges in organisational change.
Global brokerage transformation
Understand complexities of scaling and structural change.
Meet the faculty
Elizabeth George
KPMG Professor of Management Studies
Prithviraj Chattopadhyay
Professor of Organisational Behaviour; Director of the Doctoral Programme, Cambridge Judge Business School
Thomas Roulet
Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership
Smaranda Gherghina
Faculty Fellow
Guest speaker
Pippa Halley
Organisational Behaviourist
Certificate
Upon completion of this learning journey, you will receive three digital certificates of completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education — one each for the Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations programme, the Executive Presence and Leadership for Influence programme and Executive Certificate in Leadership — Leading Self and the Organisation. Please note that this programme can count towards the completion of the Cambridge General Management Certificate of Achievement (GMCA). It will be credited as an in-person four-day programme for the purpose of meeting GMCA requirements. If you require more details on the GMCA and wish to speak to our advisers, please contact executive.education@jbs.cam.ac.uk.
Note: after successful completion of the online programme, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the programme. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes and may be subject to change at the discretion of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
FAQs
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The Programme
How do I know if this programme is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email us on the email address mentioned above learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme adviser will follow up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this programme?
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the programme web page, all programmes are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
What is the typical class profile?
More than 50 per cent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry and geography—leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
What other dates will this programme be offered in the future?
Check back at this programme web page or email us to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
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The Learning Experience
How much time is required each week?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will my time be spent?
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific programme schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on programme activities.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 per cent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
How do I interact with other programme participants?
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
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Certification
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life.
This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass. Participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social networking platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count towards a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
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Technical Requirements
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this programme?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you can view them later.
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Payment Process
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learnings.
What is the programme fee and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is noted at the top of this programme web page and usually referenced in the programme brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this programme web page next to FEE).
Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the programme currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your programme adviser or email us for details.
I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us with the details of the programme you are interested in, and we will assist you.
How can I obtain an invoice for payment?
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific programme you’re interested in enrolling in.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
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Refund Policy
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 203 479 4043 (UK) / +1 315 819 0707(US) / +65 3163 8580 (SG)
Flexible payment options available.
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