Strategic Leadership and Communication

Third Day Faculty

Tom De Vries

President, Global Leadership Network
Dr. Ed Stetzer

Dean of the A. Duane Litfin School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Wheaton College
Dr. Paul Mindong Lee

Co-Director of M.A. in Global Leadership; Norris A. Aldeen Professor of Business, Wheaton College
Ibukun Awosika

Founder and CEO, The Chair Centre Group; Former Chairman, First Bank Nigeria Limited

In-Person and Online

Join with leaders at the Third Day session at Wheaton College (or via Zoom). Then, read, write, and interact in the online course to earn the Global Leadership Summit Certificate that is endorsed by Wheaton College.

You will learn how to communicate vision, clarify strategy, intercept entropy, and apply the organizational mission to crisis situations. After attending the Third Day session, you will engage with video presentations, course readings (three books and four articles), textbook interactions, and three writing assignments. Those who choose to not complete all these Certificate requirements can ask for a Participation Acknowledgement letter that can be used for 30 hours of continuous learning experience.

Syllabus and Course Format

At the conclusion of this course successful students will be better able to lead. They will demonstrate ability to examine leadership styles and adopt effective leadership communication. Please read the syllabus! You will find it here: 2021 Syllabus. As an accelerated course, you will need to invest a total of 75 hours into this course (for lectures/Summit participation, readings, and writing), or 8-10 hours a week. If you choose to seek a participation letter rather than the full certificate, you must view the approximately eight hours of recorded lectures in WheatonX in addition to the live sessions on August 5th to 7th.

Join us in the Next Session coming up

While the Registration is Closed for the Fall, 2021 GLS Certificate, there will be other options throughout the year for international participants, who might qualify for a discounted rate. Please email gls@wheaton.edu to request a coupon code for a discounted rate if you qualify as an international participant.

The Third Day Faculty will be Recorded

One of the requirements of the course is to interact with both the Summit material and the Third Day material. The Summit material is available for seven days if you have registered and attended the Summmit. The Third Day material will be recorded and available for those who sign up for this GLS Certificate Course. So, if it is inconvenient to attend in person or by Zoom, you can catch up afterward.

The Global Leadership Certificate as a First Step

Students who successfully pass this Global Leadership Summit Certificate Course and are admitted into Wheaton College Graduate School can receive 2 hours of course credit toward tiered learning opportunities that could culminate in a Master of Arts degree from Wheaton College. Click here to learn more about the full Master's Degree.

Why pursue this certificate?

First, this course will help you deepen your summit experience by joining with other leaders to develop skills around communication and leadership.
Second, many organizations encourage their staff to demonstrate professional growth through continuing education. Upon completion of this course, you will earn a formal certificate from the Global Leadership Summit in “Communication and Leadership.”
Finally, this is an opportunity to be on the ground floor of exciting innovations at Wheaton College organized around tiered learning opportunities that could culminate in a Master of Arts degree from Wheaton College.

Course Facilitator

Dr. Dave Pederson

Online Projects Coordinator in the A. Duane Litfin School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Wheaton College

Quick Questions.

What web browser should I use?

The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Firefox or Safari, or with Internet Explorer version 9 and above. See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.

How long do I have access to this course?

You will have access to your course until one month after the final day of the course.

If I don't complete the course can I get a refund?

The course is non-refundable and assignment deadlines are firm (with no extensions being granted) so, before you sign up, please be sure to read through the course syllabus to makes sure you are aware of the certificate requirements.

Do I need to attend in person at the GLS and Third Day?

No. Students must attend both days of the Global Leadership Summit on August 5-6, 2021 (in person, through a host site, or through live streaming) plus attend the Third Day session (live or by Zoom) on August 7th.

Is there an early-bird discount?

Yes. Until July 15th participants paying the full amount ($300) qualify for a 10% discount of $30. Just enter the code 2021GLS30 when you check out. Your cost will be $270!

Do I need to be a perfect student to earn this?

No, but you must invest time to earn the Certificate. After the event, you will watch additional video lectures on WheatonX and successfully complete all readings and assignments by Sept 30, 2021. The course will be graded as “Pass/Fail” with a pass equating to a “master’s level B or higher.” Note: students must be able to effectively communicate and write in English.

Can I communicate with a real person?

Yes! Dr. Pederson will answer your questions by email: gls@wheaton.edu.

Do you have a FAQ sheet?

Yes. Most additional questions can be answered by reading this document: FAQ GLS Certificate