The Certified LEADS Specialist (CLS) program has two purposes – it is both intended to provide qualified individuals with the ability to champion LEADS within their organization (however they choose to do so), as well as provide the certified individual’s organization with the option to purchase an Organizational LEADS License for use organization-wide.
The LEADS license allows access to the LEADS framework, its capabilities and behaviours, and the online self-assessments.
It is up to the certified individual and their organization to determine how best to use their LEADS license. The CLS may have particular areas of specialization where they may wish to apply their skills to integrate LEADS learning and LEADS concepts, for example in *facilitation of LEADS-based leadership development workshops and sessions, or in the integration of LEADS within existing leadership development, performance management and succession planning programs, tools or resources.
The CLS will be both a “badge” for the certified individual, recognizing completion of a high level of LEADS training and commitment, as well as providing their organization with the option to be recognized as “LEADS licensed” – a standard that is widely becoming desirable amongst healthcare organizations across Canada.
*NOTE the CLS certification does not provide candidates with formal training on LEADS-based program design or facilitation skills, but rather, acknowledges the attainment of a deeper knowledge of, and how to integrate LEADS in existing internal programs and resources.
The Certified LEADS Specialist (CLS) certification is designed to:
- Provide potential candidates with an affordable, self-lead and readily available option for certification to continue their LEADS work and integration internally.
- Accommodate timelines for completion at a pace that can be aligned with the candidates’ needs.
- Provide qualified individuals with the ability to champion LEADS within their organization, as well as provide the certified individual’s organization with the option to purchase an Organizational LEADS License for use organization wide. The license provides access to the framework, its capabilities, and behaviours, and can be used to suit the organization’s goals and needs. The CLS may have areas of specialization where they may wish to apply their skills to integrate LEADS learning and LEADS concepts, for example in the integration of LEADS within existing leadership development, performance management and succession planning programs, tools, or resources.
CLS Certification Fee and Entitlements
- Certified LEADS Specialist Certification fee is $3,250 for three (3) years (for more information, see How to Apply;
- Certified LEADS Specialist license and completion certificate.
- Permission to integrate LEADS within their organizational systems.
- Organizational LEADS license available for certified CLS’s organization at additional cost of $1575 for three (3) years
