Become a Certified
Higher Education Strategist.
Strategy first.
Solutions that stick.
Professional learning in higher education is dominated by solutions-based programming focused on "innovations" like online programs or microcredentials. These have become a one-size-fits-all approach across a rich tapestry of institutions, stalling the full potential of growth.
Without a strategy, leaders are at a disadvantage.
- They fail to distinguish between challenges that require attention and distractions that should be ignored.
- They struggle to make clear, direct decisions about how to allocate resources effectively.
- They keep their heads down, focused on goals, rather than keeping their eyes up to adapt to important shifts.
Robust Strategy Frameworks
Benefit from the rigorous principles of management strategy, specifically adapted to the unique challenges of higher education.
Professional Learning Domains
Develop expertise across market, growth, product, business model, revenue operations, and experience domains.
Rich Resource Library
Access a collection of proven frameworks, templates, and tools that you can immediately deploy to cement your institutional strategy.
Professional Credentialing
Enhance your strategy acumen, gain a competitive advantage in your career, and position yourself as an expert strategist in higher education.
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Master the essentials of higher education strategy.
Explore the core modules of the Certified Higher Education Strategist™ program, each designed to enhance your strategic capabilities.
Module 0: Introduction
Laying the groundwork for strategic thinking.
Module 1: The Education Strategist
The architect of institutional futures.
Module 2: Market Intelligence
The insights engine that powers competitive advantage.
Module 3: Growth Strategy
How market leaders
manufacture scalable,
sustainable growth.
Module 4: Future-Ready Business Models
The business model reinvention
cycle that sustains success.
Module 5: Academic Product Strategy
The playbook for designing and scaling high-value academic products.
Module 6: Revenue Operations
The hidden infrastructure that
powers growth and profitability.
Module 7: Unified Strategy Capstone
Crafting a comprehensive strategy
blueprint for your institution.
Designed by strategists, for strategists.
This certification is crafted for seasoned leaders ready to refine their expertise, emerging professionals charting their paths, and individuals from diverse institutional units. It offers a strategic learning journey to excel in your current role and propel your career forward.
Chief Innovation & Strategy Officers
Master advanced techniques to lead the development and execution of an institutional strategy that leverages your unique competitive advantages.
Vice Presidents & Provosts
Introduce and apply growth strategy across your institution, leveraging a system that defines where your institution plays and how it wins.
Deans and Associate/Assistant Deans
Master the six domains of education strategy to effectively lead diverse units and disciplines, driving cross-departmental alignment.
Learn how to define a clear strategy that precedes strategic activities and metrics, ensuring the institution remains focused on its North Star.
Gain expertise in revenue operations to align enrollment, marketing, and finance processes that drive revenue growth and enhance financial sustainability.
Develop an experience strategy from the beginning that builds brand loyalty, drives long-term engagement, and maximizes Learner Lifetime Value™.
Learn how to craft and refine academic product strategies, influence the perception of market need, position your institution ahead of emerging demands, and ensure programs remain relevant as needs evolve.
Learn how to influence the adoption of new initiatives, processes, and technologies through alignment with clear institutional strategy.
Learn how to identify new revenue opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion tactics to strengthen your institution’s competitive position and ensure sustainable growth.
Expand your expertise in market intelligence methods, going beyond traditional approaches to actively scan and analyze shifting external factors that influence your institution’s positioning and adaptability.
Invest in your future self.
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For $2,995, you'll receive:
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Full access to all course modules and assignments.
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Bonus materials in the strategy library.
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Resources to level up your professional journey.
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Certification upon successful completion.
Certify your team on-site.
Create a tailored certification experience for your team. We offer a custom, on-site certification program with a discount for teams, adapted to meet the unique needs of your institution or unit.
Make your case for funding.
Need to convince your employer to fund your certification? Use our customizable template letter to clearly communicate the value of the program and its benefits to your institution.
Traditional learning falls short for education strategists.
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Newsletters, blogs, and other thought leadership.
Actionable tools and a community that challenges your thinking are necessary for complex and strategic decisions.
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Webinars and
workshops.
To implement large-scale revenue strategies, you need more than surface-level knowledge to make decisions that truly drive impact.
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Professional
associations.
Being a member places you among the crowd and offers limited opportunities to display the skills that truly distinguish you.
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External
consultants.
Outsourcing critical decision-making does not develop sustainable capacity within your organization for strategic thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have questions about the Certified Higher Education Strategist™ program. Below are some of the most common inquiries. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly. We're happy to help!
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