Executive Leadership Certification Program
One Program. Three Courses. Endless Potential.
The California Police Chiefs Association is excited to offer an exclusive Executive Leadership Certification for all policing executives, regardless of CPCA membership status. Previously known as the Executive Development Certificate Program, the Executive Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is industry hallmark in premiere executive training. The program features a trio of top-notch contemporary courses that will help shape your executive future and provide you with important tools to successfully steward your organization.
This three-course series is well-suited for police executives of any tenure, including newly appointed chiefs, executives who aspire to become the head of a policing agency, and tenured police chiefs and executives who want to achieve or continue success in policing governance. It is also a fit for management-level police leaders who want to learn ways to better support their chief executive.
By completing all three courses of the program within three years, you will earn one of the policing industry’s most prestigious executive certifications —issued by California Police Chiefs Association. These courses do not have to be completed in any specific order.
What will our program do for you? Through your experience in these courses you will:
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
The curriculum taught in the ELCP is developed and delivered by top notch instructors who have been in your shoes and have succeeded as leaders in the policing industry. The three courses of the program speak to different aspects of leadership and are meant to prepare you for the critical topics that policing executives face today.
NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
When you attend an ELCP course, you not only learn from the best, but you learn with the best. Attending courses with other current and aspiring law enforcement leaders provides the unique chance to get insight from people who understand your unique role, generate and test new ideas, and expand your professional network.
EXPAND YOUR SKILLSET
Whether you are already a current or aspiring executive leader, each ELCP course offers the opportunity to expand your professional skillset. You’ll have the opportunity to hone in on your soft skills such as managing relationships with unions and city managers, and building a healthy working environment, and you’ll also learn and discuss more logistical skills — such as building a strategic plan, vetting and building your team, communicating during crises, navigating controversy, developing innovative 21st century policing initiatives, and expanding your knowledge about contemporary legal issues.
PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE
Whether you are a new or aspiring police executive in a municipal environment, a county agency, a special district, or in an educational institution, the ELCP will help prepare you for your future in policing industry. From learning how to vet job positions, to how to handle crisis as a chief, you will walk away from each session with a better idea of how to achieve and succeed in your present position and future goals. Obtaining this certificate will enhance your candidacy for any executive leadership position, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and showcasing your dedication to staying updated and current in your field.
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(Previously known as Becoming a Police Chief)
A four-day course in which participants will learn about executive recruiting and seating processes, changing agency culture, managing crises, navigating legal and legislative demands, the police role in city or county government, and thought-provoking aspects of influential executive leadership in today’s policing profession.
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(Previously known as Succeeding as a Police Chief)
A four-day course in which participants will learn and discuss approaches, pitfalls, and considerations inherent to common successes and failures of contemporary police executive leadership. The course focuses on several critical areas, including how to propel an organizational vision, shape agency culture, navigate controversy, and deliver on the demands of a community.
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A one-day course to help participants develop and implement agency plans to address the demands and expectations of technology, transparency, and public expectations for high levels of customer service. The course also focuses on how to examine staff development, retention, recruitment, and training needs for the individual agency.
Executive Leadership Certification Program (ELCP)
Recipients of the Executive Leadership Certificate must complete all required courses within a 3 year period.* After completing all courses, simply apply for your certificate by completing the form below.
Please note that although these three courses are considered a package, they must be registered for separately; we do not offer a package deal for all three courses due to the completion timeline being three years.
*Courses taken prior to the launch of the program in 2018 may not be eligible to count towards the certification