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AzHHA is partnering with Creighton University’s College of Professional and Continuing Education to offer a Clinical Leadership Certificate Program. We’re proud to continue to help bolster leadership at healthcare organizations across Arizona. This new iteration engages both nurses and other non-nursing clinical leaders.

The Clinical Leadership for Change & Culture Certificate, A Human Approach to Leading Teams, Systems and Change, is a 10-week program designed for emerging clinical leaders ready to step into high-impact roles.

About the program

This program bridges the gap between foundational management and visionary, people-centered leadership. Throughout eight modules, participants will explore core transformational leadership theories and systems thinking to confidently navigate the complex, interconnected networks of modern healthcare organizations. The curriculum emphasizes the human side of leadership, equipping participants with actionable frameworks for change management, emotional intelligence and empathy-driven communication to build high-trust teams and spark a deep sense of workplace belonging.

By shifting focus toward organizational well-being, addressing burnout through holistic health strategies, and engaging in structured self-reflection, participants will cultivate personal resilience and design a values-driven professional development plan to lead sustainable, purposeful change in their organization.

Program dates

Monday, July 6 - Friday, Sept. 11

Program format

  • Cohort-based
  • Ten weeks online – two hours engagement each week
  • Facilitator-led discussion boards weekly

Eligibility

Any Arizona healthcare facility licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services that hires registered nurses can apply. Participation is voluntary, and there is no cost to join.

Who should participate?

  • Nurse and clinical managers and assistant managers
  • Charge nurses and unit-based leaders
  • Clinical nurse educators and professional development practitioners
  • Directors of nursing
  • Clinical service line leaders
  • Clinicians preparing to transition into formal leadership roles

Program goals

There is a sustained need for high-quality, standardized leadership training for clinical leaders. By implementing this unified training model, AzHHA is offering organizations the ability to strengthen its leadership pipeline, improve workforce stability and foster greater cross-functional collaboration.

Read more about the benefits of the program.

How to participate

If you’re interested in signing up for the program or if you have additional questions, please reach out to ttpprogram@azhha.org. The deadline to register for the July 2026 cohort is Monday, June 29, 2026.