There’s so much power in living mindfully. Learn how gratitude and self-awareness make life so much more fulfilling.
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Mindful Leadership
Program Number: 901454CERT
Your Degree: Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete: 9 Credits | Finish in 1 semester
Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
Area of Study: Business
Estimated Program Cost: $1,633.83
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  • Program Overview

    In today's fast-paced world, sometimes we forget to focus on the things that can matter the most - our own self-care. But now you can! The Mindful Leadership certificate at Madison College allows you to evaluate your current situation, focus on daily improvements, and unleash what makes you, YOU!

    The courses in this certificate will take you on a journey to explore concepts such as:

    • growth mindset
    • gratitude
    • well-being
    • happiness
    • persistence
    • critical thinking
    • problem-solving
    • risk-taking
    • self-awareness
    • conflict resolution
    • empathy, and so much more.

    Find ways to improve your relationships, increase your job satisfaction, and develop personal growth strategies that you can use throughout your life. 

    Upon completion, you will receive a digital badge that is uniquely linked to you and shareable on social media platforms like LinkedIn. 

    Program Details

    Students in Madison College's Mindful Leadership program attend full or part-time.

    Mindful Leadership classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.

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    “These courses help people live happier, more fulfilling lives and I have seen amazing transformations in students who have completed the courses in this series.”
    Jodi Goldbeck
    Mastering Mindfulness Instructor
  • Program Courses

    Here's a sample course sequence that shows how classes for full-time students are typically organized by semester. 

    Once you're admitted, your full curriculum and sequence—including any pre-requisites—is defined in your Degree Progress Report.

    Required Courses
    10-106-100
    Mindset for Success
    Designed to foster the attitudes and skills that can inspire and empower you throughout your career regardless of your chosen path. Develop and improve skills in creativity, ambition, critical thinking, innovation, opportunistic thinking, and teamwork through experiential and problem-solving approaches. Become an engaged workplace contributor and develop a workforce-ready mindset.
    3 credits
    10-145-123
    Leading Your Life with Emotional Intelligence
    Explore the history and research, as well as the different components of emotional intelligence that affect all aspects of your life. Learn how our emotions drive learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships and mental health. Develop strategies to help you build cooperative relationships, handle difficult situations, and create energy and enthusiasm to foster meaningful change in your personal and professional life. Create an action plan to improve and strengthen your emotional intelligence as well as experiment with techniques that facilitate working with others of varying emotional backgrounds and competency levels.
    3 credits
    10-145-131
    Mastering Mindfulness: The Power of Living in the Present
    Build skills to create closer connections with others. Examine the importance of savoring in everyday life. Develop active listening skills to build more fulfilling relationships. Apply techniques for living more mindfully.
    1 credit
    10-145-132
    Mastering Mindfulness: Pathway to Personal Development
    Students will use one’s strengths to increase overall well-being, examine the connection between one’s mind and body, design a plan to live a more meaningful, present life, and create positive habits that assist in coping with life’s challenges.
    1 credit
    10-145-133
    Mastering Mindfulness: Strength and Self-Reflection
    Students will learn about the power of gratitude, create strategies to build an optimistic mindset, develop mechanisms to increase resilience, and discover the positive impact of forgiveness.
    1 credit
  • How to Apply

    Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026

    Spring 2027

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027

    Fall 2027

    • Application available on October 15, 2026
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2027

    Additional Notes

    Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

    Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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