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Certificate in Arts Leadership (Accelerated)
Whether you are an arts administrator or artist seeking to enhance your current role or attain a new position, develop important critical thinking, leadership, and communications skills while expanding your professional network.
The Accelerated Certificate in Arts Leadership is ideal for professionals already working in the arts. In addition to fundamental managerial, fundraising, marketing, and financial skills, this innovative semester-long certificate will dive more deeply into advanced leadership and management topics from strategy and planning to human resources and governance. You will also have access to experienced faculty and guest speakers who are industry experts along with opportunities for one-on-one coaching and networking. Whether you are an arts administrator or artist seeking to enhance your current role or attain a new position, this intensive certificate program will help you develop important critical thinking, leadership, and communications skills while expanding your professional networks and learning from the field.
Prerequisites
Students in this accelerated certificate program should have at least one to two years of experience in arts management or nonprofit management, have some familiarity with the arts, and have a basic familiarity with the basic principles of nonprofit management.
Requirements: Applicants should submit a resume to sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu demonstrating experience working in the arts.
The certificate is awarded to students who declare candidacy and successfully complete the one required course listed below with a grade of B or higher.
Additional note: students who are seeking to transition to a career in the arts from another field or who want a full overview of the main functional areas of working in arts organizations may want to consider the 6-course Certificate in Arts Management. Please email the academic department at sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu if you would like assistance in determining which certificate is right for you.
Whether you are an arts administrator or artist seeking to enhance your current role or attain a new position, develop important critical thinking, leadership, and communications skills while expanding your professional network.
Format
Requirements
1 course
Estimated Total Certificate Cost
$2,925*
*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.
Why This Certificate?
What You'll Study
REQUIRED COURSE
Faculty Spotlight
Networks are critical to career success now, and this program is rich with them.”
Networks are critical to career success now, and this program is rich with them.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Certificate Specifics
Is this certificate right for me?
The Certificate in Arts Leadership is ideal for mid to senior level arts professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and delve deeper into topics such as board governance, human resources, legal issues, advanced financial matters, and strategy and innovation. The Certificate in Arts Management is ideal for those who are seeking to transition to a career in the arts from another field or arts professionals who want a comprehensive overview of the main functional areas of working arts organizations.
Are there any prerequisites?
Students should have at least one to two years of experience in arts management or nonprofit management, have some familiarity with the arts, and have a basic familiarity with the basic principles of nonprofit management. Either before or immediately after registering for the course, students should submit a resume to sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu demonstrating experience working in the arts.
When is the course offered and what is the schedule like?
The accelerated certificate is one 12-week online course that is made up of weekly, live (synchronous) sessions taught via Zoom and self-paced (asynchronous) learning within NYU’s online learning platform, with weekly deadlines for lesson and assignment completion .
Is the certificate appropriate for international students?
Yes, students from all over the world take our courses.
Are live sessions recorded?
Yes, Zoom meetings are recorded for later viewing for those students who are not able to attend a particular class session.
How long does the certificate take to complete?
The accelerated certificate must be completed within one semester (12 weeks).
Can I speak to someone if I have questions?
Please contact (212) 998-7289 or sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu to speak with an academic advisor.
General Certificate FAQ
Do I need to declare candidacy for a certificate before taking my courses?
It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.
Can I apply my 10% discount on courses I’ve already taken?
Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.
Do I get a digital badge for my certificate?
Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.
Do we get financial aid for these courses?
No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid.
Can this course be applied to a degree?
Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.
More questions about certificates, courses, or registration?
Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.
