Executive Education
NLC University attendees are acknowledged for participation in individual courses, and recognized for achievement over time through the award of certificates based on accumulated credits. Participants are recognized for their achievements at the annual conferences.
Curriculum
The NLC University Certificate Program builds curriculum by learning tracks
- Budget | Finance
- Sustainability
- Community & Economic Development
- Infrastructure | Technology | Transportation
- Leadership
- Advocacy | Communication | Engagement
- Safety | Health | Education | Human Development
Course levels
- 100: Essentials of Governing
- 200: Beyond the Basics
- 300: Innovating and Problem Solving
Below is a list of training categories and corresponding credits
- Pre-Conference Seminar (half day) | 3 credits
- Pre-Conference Seminar (full day) | 6 credits
- Regional Program (2 days) | 12 credits
Courses for 2023
Below are the current courses scheduled for 2023. To learn more about each course, fees and deadlines to register, click on each course title.
- Culture Clinic- Inspiring Every Employee, Every Day
- Leading Through Disruption
- Mindful Leadership for Your City
- Retail as a Catalyst for Economic Development
Certificate Levels
NLC University participants are awarded levels based on credits issued through in-person and virtual learning opportunities. Please join us in your executive development journey.
Certificate Level & Credit
- Bronze: 16
- Silver: 36
- Gold: 50
- Platinum: 67
- Diamond: 80
- Diamond Cum Laude: 120
- Diamond Magna Cum Laude: 200
- Diamond Summa Cum Laude: 320