Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Official Training Program, Official Digital Study Manual, Official Prep Review Quizzes, Online Proctor License, 1-Year Exam License, Digital Certification & Credential
Board Certification
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Become the Influential Leader Your Organization Needs
In today's complex and ever-changing world, organizations are in desperate need of strong, influential leaders who can drive exceptional results. The path to becoming such a leader requires mentorship from industry experts and a specific skill set rooted in timeless principles. Introducing the Executive Leadership Board Certification from the McAfee Institute, an unparalleled program that blends cutting-edge research and theories with essential values and principles to help you develop your leadership strengths and prepare for greater challenges.
As a participant in this dynamic, interactive program, you'll work closely with some of the industry's most esteemed leaders in a highly engaging environment. You'll have the opportunity to test new strategies, receive instant feedback, and return to your organization ready to make an immediate impact. Collaborate with highly motivated individuals from around the world, expanding your professional network.
Executive Leadership Program Benefits & Value:
- Enhance emotional intelligence for increased influence, stronger relationships, and higher levels of productivity from your team
- Understand the critical balance between leadership and followership
- Improve negotiation skills and discover how communication style influences leadership outcomes
- Leverage organizational culture for optimal productivity and commitment
- Lead change initiatives more effectively to advance organizational growth
- Learn from the CEO of one of the World’s Fastest-Growing Companies on the Inc. 500 for the last 6 years (#1 in education and professional development) and voted the #1 organization to work for on the Best and Brightest List!
Your journey towards earning this prestigious credential will be filled with interactive video-based lectures, hands-on experiential workshops, small group discussions, and guest speakers, all in a stimulating environment on the McAfee Institute's online platform, led by Joshua McAfee, CEO and Founder of the McAfee Institute.
Embrace the challenge and transform your potential into reality. Enroll in the Executive Leadership Board Certification today and become the influential leader your organization needs to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
CURRICULUM
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Welcome To the Certified Executive Leader (CEL)An introduction to the Certified Executive Leader program and the development of leadership skills.
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Developing the Leader WithinExploring strategies and techniques for personal and professional leadership development.
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Building Trust and CredibilityUnderstanding the importance of trust and credibility in leadership and how to cultivate these qualities.
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Attracting FollowersStrategies for attracting and inspiring followership as a leader.
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Becoming a Leader of InfluenceUnderstanding the power of influence and developing skills to become an influential leader.
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Finding Ways to SucceedExploring different pathways to success and strategies for achieving goals as a leader.
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Understanding Leadership and the SacrificeReflecting on the sacrifices and responsibilities of leadership and the impact on personal and professional life.
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Success, Victory, and LegacyExploring the concept of success, the pursuit of victory, and creating a lasting legacy as a leader.
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Leadership Research AssignmentConducting research on leadership theories, models, or case studies to deepen understanding of effective leadership.
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Coaching and MentoringExploring the roles of coaching and mentoring in leadership development and the benefits for individuals and organizations.
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Professional DevelopmentStrategies for ongoing professional growth and development as a leader.
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Final Board ExamAssessment of knowledge and skills through a comprehensive final exam.
RESEARCH BASED ASSIGNMENTS
Through out this program you will be tasked with completing multiple researched based assignments and discussions that are required to complete the program.
DOWNLOAD THE SYLLABUS BELOW
Want to learn more about the CEL? Within this program, you are going to discover cutting-edge techniques and real-world training in executive leadership and position yourself as an industry-recognized leader upon completion of this incredible Certification Program. Download the complete syllabus here.
EXAM DETAILS
Exam Details Program - is graded on a pass/fail system by obtaining a 70% or better is considered a passing grade. The exam is taken online at the convenience of your home or office. It is a closed book exam and is 100 questions. The questions are in a true/false, multiple-choice & scenario-based format. It is a timed exam, you get 3 hours to complete the exam and you must do so in one sitting. Once you start the exam you must complete it. You get one attempt to pass the exam. If you fail the exam you must purchase a new exam license to sit for the exam.
You can purchase an exam license here for $450 USD separately to sit for the exam if you don't buy the training bundle.
RENEWALS
The cost is $125 for an additional two years and requires proof of completion of 20 CPE credits.
ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of professional experience
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Associates degree plus three years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CEL®. The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify the applicant from holding the credential.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
What if I don’t want to attend the training program. Can I just sit for the exam?
You do not need to attend our training programs to sit for the board exam.
If you are interested in sitting for the exam only to become a Certified Executive Leader (CEL), you may obtain an exam license to do so. Exam licenses are valid for one year after purchase. Click here to purchase just an exam.
If you are interested in the Executive training only, you may do so by enrolling in the Qualified Executive Leader (Q|EL) program. Upon completion of the Qualified Executive Leader (Q|EL) training program, you will receive a certificate of completion.
You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. In addition you will need a laptop or desktop computer as well. Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones, and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.
Recomended
Internet Connection
Wifi Connection
Wired Connection
PC Users
Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)
Windows 11
Mac Users
MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
MacOS 10.15
CPU
More than 2 core CPU, less than 85% CPU Usage
More than 4 core CPU, less than 50% CPU Usage
Webcam
640x480 resolution
1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed
1 Mbps
12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed
1 Mbps
3 Mbps
RAM
4 GB, less than 95% Ram Usage
16 GB, less than 90% Usage
Connectivity Ports
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080 and above
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
- Headphones are generally not permitted, check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
- A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Edge browser
- Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
- Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
- Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
- Apple Boot Camp
- Remote Access Software
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
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