STUDENT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION

How it came to be:

For the last 40 years, CSLA has worked with student leaders across Canada through the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) and more recently, Horizons Leadership Conferences and Portage Leadership. Our leadership training spans from coast to coast to coast, and we have heard from you, our student leaders, that you want more specific leadership training.

What is Student Leadership CERTIFICATION?

The Certification Program is a 4-level, self-directed leadership program for student leaders across Canada aged 13-18 that covers all facets of student leadership from the early stages of planning to facilitating events to community outreach, school culture and climate and understanding more about yourself as a leader. Learn more below about how to register and some frequently asked questions about the program. Still need more details? Contact us by emailing slcp@studentleadership.ca or by sending us a message on Instagram, @canadianstudentleaders!

LEVEL ONE

Planning, Organizing, Strategizing
Teamwork and Communication
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Speaking and Facilitation
Combating Nerves
Choices in Leadership
Leadership Styles and Actions
Emotional Intelligence
& much more!

LEVEL TWO

Event Planning and Evaluation
Delegating
Understanding Your School Community
Followership
Pep Rallies and Building Spirit
Integration of Media in School
Marketing and Creative Design
Recognition and Appreciation
Community Outreach
Mental Fitness
& much more

LEVEL THREE

The Basics of Team Building
Motivating Yourself and Others
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Leading by Example
Social Media and Community Impact
More Mental Fitness
Backwards Planning
Understanding Rights vs. Privileges
Working with Your Administration
When Things Go Wrong
& much more

LEVEL FOUR

Students will take part in a passion project where they will aim to make a positive change or impact in their community. Students will also complete a leadership development plan that will guide their goals and aspirations in leadership over the next 15 years. This program requires regular meetings with our instructional team and students are encouraged to seek out additional mentorship in their school or community.