Certificate In The Foundations of Neuroleadership

Unlock peak performance, inspire leadership, and ignite change with neuroscience.

The Certificate in Foundations of NeuroLeadership (CFN) Program is a unique six-month virtual course designed to provide you with a solid understanding of the core concepts of  NeuroLeadership. Whether your aim is to enhance team performance, support personal growth, reshape organisational strategy and transformation, or simply elevate your own effectiveness, this course will significantly enhance your ability to facilitate positive change.

Program Structure

The Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership (CFN) is a six month virtual program that is self-paced week to week. As a CFN participant, you should expect to commit approximately 3-4 hours every week over the course of six months to work through the four modules of the program
Each week, you'll complete the following.

 

Modules & Assignments

Each module is scheduled over 4–5 weeks, allowing sufficient time for thorough understanding and mastery of the content.

  • Module 1: Decision Making and Solving problems
    The goal of this module is to introduce the participant to the neurocognitive components underlying the complex decision making/problem solving process, and how to apply this knowledge to daily tasks.
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    Module 2: Regulate Emotions
    The goal of this module is for the participant to understand the biological underpinnings of emotional arousal, thereby gaining insight into strategies for modulating this arousal to improve clarity of thinking and to help facilitate self-change
  • Module 3: Collaborate with Others
    The goal of this module is for the participant to understand the basic social needs of the brain in order to foster better collaboration and enhance performance
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    Module 4: Facilitate Change
    The goal of this module is to present the participant with an understanding of the critical variables inherent to successful change management, as well as techniques for controlling these variables.

What Sets Us Apart?

Participants in our virtual CFN program have the opportunity to master the theories of NeuroLeadership from some of the top minds in the field, including psychologists and neuroscientists.

Throughout this NeuroLeadership program, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the deeper neuroscience of:

  • Collaboration

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

  • Change Facilitation

 

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Our Audience

The CFN Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership equips participants with a solid grounding in neuroscience and its practical applications for leadership. This programme is designed for leaders, managers, and professionals across industries who wish to enhance their effectiveness through a deeper understanding of how the brain works.

It is particularly suited to those working in:

  • Change Management
  • Consulting
  • Executive Coaching
  • HR and Learning & Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Talent Management

Program Benefits

By completing the CFN Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership program, you'll gain the tools to transform your workplace by applying the principles of neuroscience to coaching. 

Fuel Your Curiosity
With guidance from top neuroscientists and psychologists, you'll discover new and fascinating information that fuels your curiosity. In understanding the theoretical side of neuroscience and how it interacts with leadership, you'll find a better understanding of the people you work with every day. You'll be able to discover how they tackle emotions, decision-making, and collaboration.
Strenghten your Leadership
The skills you'll gain in our CFN program are directly applicable to your leadership in the workplace. You'll complete the program armed with new, more effective ways to lead with an approach backed by science.
Instill Change
Our knowledge-based coaching program focuses on facilitating insights and giving you the skills to adapt to your environment. After completing this program, you'll have the power to act as an agent of widespread change in your workplace.
Perspective Change
The CFN program offers leaders at every level the opportunity to gain a new perspective by understanding basic neuroscientific principles and what people need. This new methodology can help you create a cohesive professional environment for your team.
Empower your Team
You can use your new skills and understanding of the human brain to empower your team to grow and give them the opportunity to take charge of their professional lives. When you encourage and empower your team, you can expect long-term success.

The CFN program holds accreditation from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and awards 60 PDCs (Professional Development Credits) 

The SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. With nearly 325,000 members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 235 million workers and families globally. 

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Next cohort begins 2nd February 2026

The CFN Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership runs three times per year and is delivered entirely online. Participate from anywhere in the world—no travel required, minimal disruption to your work schedule.

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