About the course

The Women Leading Change: Shaping Our Future online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) aims to inspire and equip women to lead society and their organisations towards a more just and equitable future. 

Over eight weeks, you’ll examine the processes and levers of change through three lenses: society, organisations, teams and your own personal context. Enhance your ability to influence and drive system-wide change while embracing your authentic leadership voice. You’ll expand your network through dedicated interactive spaces and conversations with peers. You'll learn from a diverse range of expert practitioners and academics and be guided by tutors each week to apply what learning within your own context.

Gain valuable and relevant skills, and walk away with:

• In-depth knowledge of the systemic challenges women face and the ability to lead change with confidence, resilience, and transformational leadership skills.
• An authentic leadership style and the principles to communicate with influence.
• The tools to create purpose-led, psychologically safe environments, build strong relationships, and nurture teams for long-term effectiveness.
• An extended network and community of like-minded women, and a leadership action plan to lead sustainable transformational change in your sphere of influence.

CPD certified

This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 60 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. CISL and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

Learn to lead in a changing world

Join over 24,000 students globally who have already benefited from the opportunity to:

• Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from a top-tier university, entirely online and in your own time.  
• Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience that consistently achieves over 90 per cent course certification rate.
• Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.

Explore effective strategies as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course