Leadership Course Catalog
- Make the Right HireJanuary 22, 2026(Online)
- Emotional Intelligence: Leadership's Super Power301 Course Level|6 CreditsJanuary 30, 2026(Online)
- Top 10 Primer: Managing Conflict: Tips and Tools Roundtable101 Course Level|2 CreditsFebruary 6, 2026(Online)
- Essentials of Municipal Government101 Course Level|12 CreditsFebruary 12 - 13, 2026(Rocky Mount, NC)January 22 - 23, 2026(Wilmington, NC)February 19 - 20, 2026(Greensboro, NC)February 26 - 27, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Navigating Challenging Issues Through Community Engagement301 Course Level|6 CreditsFebruary 12, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Elevate Organizational Performance301 Course Level|6 CreditsFebruary 20, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Build Coaching Skills to Tap PotentialFebruary 27, 2026(Greenville,, NC)
- Advanced Leadership Corps401 Course Level|40 CreditsMarch 2 - 6, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Navigate Difficult ConversationsMarch 6, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Working with Advisory Boards and Committees201 Course Level|6 CreditsMarch 6, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Social Media for Social GoodMarch 13, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Getting Justice Done: A Judicial District Executive SeminarMarch 25 - 27, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC) - This course has multiple offerings available.
- LELA 101: Top 10 Primer on Employment Law for Local Elected Officials101 Course Level|2 CreditsApril 2, 2026(Online)
- Fundamental Supervisory PracticesApril 6 - 10, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)May 4 - 8, 2026(Online) - This course has multiple offerings available.June 1 - 5, 2026(Asheville, NC)February 9 - 13, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Evaluating Manager and Board Performance201 Course Level|6 CreditsApril 9, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Cultivate Great Workplace CultureApril 10, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Leadership TrainingApril 16 - 17, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Leading with Respect for Local Elected Officials201 Course Level|6 CreditsApril 22, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Plain Language: Communicate with ClarityApril 24, 2026(Online)
- Building and Earning TrustApril 28, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Top 10 Primer: Use of Social Media for Local Elected Officials101 Course Level|2 CreditsMay 6, 2026(Online)
- Leading and Managing with RespectMay 7, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Lead with Purpose: Engage and Motivate TeamsMay 15, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Advanced Supervisory PracticesJune 22 - 25, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)March 2 - 5, 2026(Chapel Hill, NC)
- Top 10 Primer: What Elected Officials Need to Know about the Use of Social MediaAvailable on demand.
- Ethics for Local Elected Officials Live and On-Demand WebinarsAvailable on demand.
- Advanced Leadership Corps
- Advanced Leadership Corps Ambassador Program
- Basic Economic Development
- Budgeting and Financial Basics for Local Elected Officials
- Build an Equitable Organization: From Awareness to Action
- Building Positive Leadership Strategies
- Capital Budgeting and Infrastructure for Elected Officials 201 Course Level|9 Credits
- Chief District Court Judges Leadership Training
- Collaborating Across Boundaries
- Crisis Communications Skills for Local Elected Officials
- Design for Diversity: What's Holding You Back?
- Do You Hear What I Hear? The Art of Listening 301 Course Level|3 Credits
- Economic Recovery and Resiliency Post COVID-19
- Effective Community Engagement: A Toolbox for Local Elected Officials and Staff 201 Course Level|3 Credits
- Effective Supervisory Management Program
- Essentials of County Government 101 Course Level|12 Credits
- Essentials of Economic Development 101 Course Level|6 Credits
- Ethics for Elected Officials 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- Facilitation Skills for Successful Meetings
- Fix the Process to Fix the Problem
- Forge Strong Teams
- In the Hot Seat: Leading Through Public Scrutiny 201 Course Level|6 Credits
- Judicial District Executive Seminar
- Know Yourself! Understanding Leadership Preferences through the MBTI
- LELA 101: Top 10 Primer: Understanding the Public Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse System in NC 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- LELA 201 TOP 10 Primer: What Local Elected Officials Should Know About Enterprise Funding 201 Course Level
- LELA 201: Social Media Strategies and Best Practices 201 Course Level|3 Credits
- LELA 201: Tools for Persuasive Speaking 201 Course Level
- LELA 201: Top 10 Primer on Capital Budgeting for Local Elected Officials 201 Course Level|2 Credits
- LELA 201: Top 10 Primer on Land Use, Planning, and Zoning for Local Elected Officials 201 Course Level|2 Credits
- Lead Across Boundaries 301 Course Level|6 Credits
- Lead Change in Government Organizations
- Lead With and Through: Effective Public Engagement for More Resilient Communities
- Leading for Results - Civic Fellows
- Leading the Way to Board Excellence
- Leading with Emotional Control
- Legal Competency for Local Elected Officials 101 Course Level|6 Credits
- Making Change: How Personal Preferences Show Up at Work
- Managing Conflict: Strategies for Elected Officials
- Media Relations for Elected Officials
- Performance Measurement in Local Government
- Public Engagement: The Vital Leadership Skill for Difficult Times
- Public Executive Leadership Academy
- Race Matters: Courageous Conversations for Leaders 301 Course Level|6 Credits
- Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
- Shift from Buddy to Boss: Chapel Hill
- Social Media Strategies for Government Professionals Level 1
- Social Media Strategies: Beyond the Basics (Level II)
- Strategic Planning for Local Elected Officials 301 Course Level|6 Credits
- Strategic Public Leadership: Comprehensive Strategic Plans
- Strategic Public Leadership: Develop Your Futurist Mindset
- Strategic Public Leadership: Measure Your Impact, Communicate Your Success
- Strategic Public Leadership: Optimize Performance and Results
- Strategic Public Leadership: Planning Amidst Uncertainty
- The Leadership Challenge
- Top 10 Primer: Financial Responsibilities of Local Elected Officials
- Top 10 Primer: Financial Responsibility of Local Elected Officials Webinar
- Top 10 Primer: Gifts, Favors, and Conflicts of Interest 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- Top 10 Primer: Rules of Procedure 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- Top 10 Primer: Transportation Planning and Funding 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- Top 10 Primer: What Local Elected Officials Need to Know about New Developments in Artificial Intelligence LELA 101 Course Level|2 Credits
- Top 10 Primer: What Local Elected Officials Need to Know about Public Health and Social Services
- Working Better Together as a Board 101 Course Level|6 Credits

