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Foundational Principles of Impactful Leadership Certificate

Empowering destination leaders to create cultures of belonging, trust and sustainable impact.

The Foundational Principles of Impactful Leadership certificate program is designed for destination professionals at all levels who are committed to strengthening how they lead within their organizations and across their communities. This program provides participants with knowledge and actionable strategies to cultivate welcoming workplace cultures, apply emotional intelligence in relationships, navigate barriers to belonging and design experiences for residents and visitors.

What You Will Learn

  • How to define and model impactful leadership.
  • How to build accountability and embed practices into daily work.
  • How to position leadership skills to strengthen community trust and foster sustained destination growth. 

The program takes roughly 3.5 hours of seat time, which includes watching module videos, completing knowledge check quizzes and passing the final course assessment. Upon successful completion of the Foundational Principles of Impactful Leadership coursework and the post-course assessment, users will receive a certificate of completion from Destinations International. The course is approved for six (6) CDME continuing education credits. 

FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING

The course is designed for professionals in any role or level interested in leading with clarity, empathy and purpose, and in positioning their organization as a catalyst for connection and shared success.   

FULLY ONLINE

The course is available on-demand 24/7 and can be completed at a self-paced rate without the hassle or cost of travel. 

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

Modules are facilitated by experienced practitioners and include case studies from destination experts who bring real-world insights and proven strategies for community-centered leadership. 

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This certificate builds capabilities that enhance team performance, strengthen resident and partner relationships, and elevate visitor experiences. Learners are equipped to lead with clarity, empathy and purpose, positioning their destination organization as a catalyst for connection and shared success. 

Members
US $595 

Non-Members 
US $795

Bulk Discounts
Bulk discounts are available if you have four or more on your team to train. Please reach out to [email protected] for more details.

Destinations International Foundational Principles of Impactful Leadership Certificate
Course Facilitator

Ava Wells

Social Impact Manager
Video Case Studies Provided By:

Lauren Bruggemans

Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement, Visit Greater Palm Springs

Paul Kelly

Former CEO, Fáilte Ireland

Heather Kouns

Vice President of Strategic Sales, North Little Rock Tourism

Miranda Ji

Executive Vice President of Sales, Destination Greater Victoria

Annette Rummel

President & CEO, Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB

Tony Snell Rodriguez

Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion, Visit Milwaukee

Roz Stuttley

Vice President, Inclusive Tourism and Community Engagement, Choose Chicago and the Choose Chicago Foundation