Center for Innovative Leadership

Transforming Communities by Cultivating Leaders and Innovators

The Center for Innovative Leadership is Furman’s hub for serving the educational needs of professionals and organizations. Combining Furman’s world class academic expertise with leading business experts and coaches, the Center is dedicated to developing strategic leaders, creative problem solvers, and agile innovators who can navigate the complex challenges of today’s world.

Innovation and Leadership Programs

At the Center for Innovative Leadership, we harness regional and global expertise to develop leaders who can manage the complex challenges affecting today’s world.

Leadership Certificates

LEAD 4 SUCCESS®
Emerging Leaders Bootcamp
Women’s Leadership Initiative

Leadership Short Courses

Better Conversations Everyday
CliftonStrengths™: Discovery
CliftonStrengths™: Strategies for Success
Foundations of Leadership

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At the Center for Innovative Leadership, we know that technology, strategy, and culture are constantly evolving. Furman has been recognized as the #4 most innovative school in the nation, let us help you keep your knowledge fresh and your skill up to date with the latest trends in innovation.

Innovation Certificates

User Experience (UX) Professional Certificate
User Interface (UI) Professional Certificate

Innovation Short Courses

Design Thinking
Entrepreneur Mindset
Software and Coding Fundamentals for UX

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The Center for Innovative Leadership is proud to partner with the UX Design Institute to offer their industry leading UX and UI programs at Furman. These programs are designed for professionals who want to elevate their career in one of the fastest growing professions in the world.

Coaching is a key part of your leadership journey. Learn from seasoned professionals and leverage their expertise to help you find solutions to your most pressing issues.

We offer coaching in the following areas: