SHSM Leadership Certification
The Leadership Skills Certification empowers students to develop the mindset, skills, and confidence needed to lead in school, work, and community settings. Students explore different leadership styles, learn how to motivate and support others, and develop practical strategies for teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this certification, students will be able to:
Identify key characteristics and behaviours of effective leaders.
Explore different leadership styles and when they are most effective.
Demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Develop strategies for leading with confidence, empathy, and accountability.
Apply leadership principles to real-world school, workplace, and community scenarios.
SESSION INFORMATION
Applicable SHSM sectors: All SHSM Sectors
Dates: Flexible - now booking for 2026/27
Session Cost: $850 flat rate (no student capacity limitations)
Session Duration: 3 hours
Session Timing: Morning or Afternoon
Food: Lunch will NOT be provided
Special Offer: Get $200 off (combined) when you book two certifications in the same day.
Why This Program Matters
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Regardless of their chosen pathway, students will encounter situations that require initiative, collaboration, and decision-making.
By developing leadership skills early, students become more confident contributors within their schools, workplaces, and communities. These skills support career readiness, personal growth, and the ability to create positive change in the world around them.
Program Leads
Ryan Sutton, MA
Ryan is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of HeadsupCAN, the Head of Product and Growth at Rhea Health and the Project Manager for Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness.
Seth Mendelsohn
Seth is the Co-Founder of HeadsupCAN and our Creative Director. He owns and operates Mendelsohn Media as a Videographer, Video Editor and Graphic Designer. He has extensive educational expertise and is passionate about creative avenues for storytelling.