Leadership Formation Programs
These self-directed programs are foundational to leadership development in The Salvation Army and are widely accessible to employees across the territory. Participants must have their supervisor’s approval to apply.
Introduction to Leadership Development
Discover how The Salvation Army invests in the growth of its people through this mini-course. Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or looking to take the next step, this course will introduce you to the programs, tools and support available to help you grow.
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Eligibility: This course is required for new leaders in The Salvation Army and is a prerequisite for all Leadership Development programs.
Next Steps: Speak with your supervisor to receive approval and apply for the LEADS Basics Leadership Certification.
LEADS Basics Leadership Certification
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Everything we do in Leadership Development is grounded in the LEADS Capability Framework. We want leadership to inspire you and LEADS is where it all begins. Learn about how The Salvation Army views leadership and what is expected of leaders at all levels in our organization.
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Eligibility: Participants must be in a people leadership role and have their supervisor’s approval to apply for this program.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Leadership Development Orientation course.
Next Steps: Graduates are eligible to apply for the Foundational Leadership Certification.
Foundational Leadership Certification (FLC)
FLC aims to develop leadership capabilities that benefit participants both professionally and personally, integrating expertise from:
- Harvard Business School professionals and leadership experts
- Mission partners across the Canada and Bermuda Territory
Eligibility: Participants must be in a people leadership role and have their supervisor’s approval to apply for this program.
Next Steps: Current participants and graduates are eligible to apply for the LEADS Applied Leadership Certification and the Emerging Leaders Leadership Certification.
Additional Learning Opportunity: Graduates of the Foundational Leadership Certification may also apply for the Advanced Leadership Certification.
Advanced Leadership Certification (ALC)
ALC is designed for leaders who are looking to dive deeper into Harvard ManageMentor® and discuss how leadership theory gets applied in ministry. This self-directed, online program deepens participants' understanding of strategic leadership, change management and decision-making—critical skills for leading with impact and advancing the mission of The Salvation Army.
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Eligibility: Participants must be in a people leadership role, have two-years full-time experience with The Salvation Army and have their supervisor’s approval to apply for this program.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Foundational Leadership Certification.
Next Steps: Graduates are eligible to apply for the LEADS Applied Leadership Certification and the Emerging Leaders Leadership Certification.
Program Calendar
Start planning your leadership development by making concrete plans. Find out about our upcoming programs and workshops here.
Rachel Wells - FLC Testimonial
Developing action plans is a critical component of the Foundational Leadership Course (FLC), powered by Harvard Business Publishing and offered to The Salvation Army's employees and officers in Canada and Bermuda Territory. In the FLC course, I created an action plan to deepen my understanding of effective leadership. In this plan, I set out to engage others by facilitating an environment of collaboration and cooperation through the creation of a scavenger hunt. The first time I organized the scavenger hunt, I had to go around begging my staff to sign up. Later, the staff were asking, "Are we doing the scavenger hunt again next year?" And just like that, it ended up being our annual thing. This year, I had 18 staff participate!
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