Women as Transformational Leaders Short-course
- Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
- Course Fee:
£795 (inclusive of online assessment session)
- Start Date(s): 16 September
- Duration: Three days face-to-face with one day online
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, not only within organisations but also throughout society. This lack of representation diminishes their influence in decision-making processes. This has a trickle-down effect, impacting access to funding for female entrepreneurs, limiting their career opportunities, and earning potential.
Developing leadership skills is crucial for ensuring that women's voices are heard. It allows visionary, innovative, capable, and credible women to influence organisations and society positively, ultimately shaping a better future.
The Women as Transformative Leaders short course has been designed to empower female leaders to drive change. It will help you clarify your objectives as a leader, both now and in the future, and develop the essential skills needed to achieve them.
Nottingham Business School has offered Women in Leadership short courses for over five years. Female leaders and entrepreneurs who have completed these courses report promotions, enhanced career prospects, increased responsibilities, business growth, and greater confidence in pursuing their personal and professional goals.
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Upon successful completion of the course you will gain 10-credits which can be built towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. -
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This course is led by an industry expert who is committed to helping women become leaders.
What you’ll study
Who is this course for?
The course is for female leaders in organisations across all sectors who want to develop their capability to be a purpose-driven leader and agent of change. The course is especially relevant for those female leaders in male dominated environments.
With an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership and being a successful agent of change, this course will also be relevant to senior experts and specialists needing to lead an initiative at an organisational level.
Course overview
This course was created to empower aspiring female leaders by helping them discover their authentic voice and identity while enhancing their confidence to lead with purpose. Participants will gain clarity on their vision and values, enabling them to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders.
Throughout the course, you will identify your signature strengths, enhance your influencing skills, and learn how to have courageous conversations, elevating your leadership presence.
The programme focuses on the development of critical leadership skills for informed decision-making and building meaningful relationships. As organisations increasingly recognise the value of female representation in leadership, this course addresses the need for a robust pipeline of purpose-driven female leaders who can inspire change and drive positive impact.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Women as Transformative Leaders course, you will have:
- Explored the role of female leaders as drivers of change in a complex and turbulent environment
- Developed your leadership identity through increased self-awareness
- Developed your understanding of strategic leadership during transformation and change
- Enhanced your confidence and capability as a transformational leader
- Developed your ability to engage people with your vision and strategy
- Developed leadership competencies critical for success
Accreditations gained by completing the course
Upon successful completion of the course you will gain 10-credits which can be built towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management.
Through masterclasses, workshops, activities, and peer discussions, you will explore the following (indicative content):
- Day 1: Exploring leadership and developing your leadership identity
- Day 2: Leading the organisation
- Day 3: Being a woman of influence and engaging others
- Day 4: Online session
Upcoming Cohorts
Cohort 5
- Day 1: Tuesday 16 September 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
- Day 2: Tuesday 23 September 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
- Day 3: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
- Day 4: Tuesday 7 October 09:30am – 11:30am, online session (Teams)
Exploring the leadership context
- Understanding the internal and external environment
- The rise of purpose-driven leadership
- Women as transformational leaders and agents of change.
- Stakeholder management
Developing your leadership identity
- Your leadership journey: Seeing yourself as a leader
- Defining your purpose, vision, and values
- Understanding your signature strengths
- Self-reflection in leadership.
Leading the organisation
- Strategic management
- Shaping culture
- Sensemaking at the strategic level
- Strategic decision making.
Engaging others
- Employee engagement
- Inclusive leadership
- Coaching for success.
Being a woman of influence
- Building strategic relationships
- Influence and impact
- Having courageous conversations
This will be an online session conducted via teams.
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How you’re taught
This course will take place over four days, with three in-person, through masterclasses, workshops, activities, and peer discussions, and one online session on day four.
As this is a 10-credit Post Graduate Level 7 course you will complete an assignment. This is designed to be practical and applied and help you to critically analyse an issue within your organisation with recommended solutions.
Once successfully completed, the 10-credits at Level 7 can be used to build towards our Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management course, available on our Future Learn course page.
Your Facilitator
This course is delivered by: Dr Suzanne Ross
Suzanne is a Senior Lecturer in Executive Education and qualified and experienced Executive Coach.
Suzanne has had an impressive career working in a variety of sectors and is passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship and education as ways to support women to rise.
Entry requirements
You need to have at least 3 years experience in leadership and management.
You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
You may apply for this course through our online store.
If you have any queries about this course, please email: CPDShortCourses@ntu.ac.uk.
Fees and funding
£795 (inclusive of online assessment session).
For those eligible for Enterprising Ashfield Support: Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is pleased to offer free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses that are based in the Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield Towns Fund area as part of the Enterprising Ashfield Project.
How to apply
Visit our application portal to apply for this course.
If you have any questions about this course;
- Email CPDShortCourses@ntu.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)115 848 8904.