Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership

Documents required for your application include:

• application form
• official transcripts
• statement of intent
• reference letters
• résumé

In some cases other documents may be required.

Application form

To apply online, you need to do the following:

• Create an account using your email address.
• List all credit courses and programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in.
• Pay an application fee.

If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information.

You can check the status of your application at any time after it’s submitted.

Official transcripts

Applicants are responsible for submitting official transcripts from current and previous post-secondary institutions. The transcripts should cover credit courses and programs.

Transcripts are considered official only if they are submitted to us in the following way:

• sent to Royal Roads directly by the registrar or recognized authority of the providing institution
• sealed in the institution's original, unopened envelope (If the envelope has been opened, the transcript is no longer official. We’ll require a new official transcript to complete your application.)

Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.

International transcripts and credentials will be evaluated to determine their Canadian equivalency. View options.

Statement of intent

Write a statement of intent that is no more than two pages long and describes the following:

• your learning interests and reasons for  choosing this particular graduate program
• your professional background, including the nature of your experience as a designated organizational leader and other professional experiences and accomplishments
• a value that is particularly important to you and how it shows up in your work and life
• current thoughts about what you hope to achieve in your leadership practice going forward

Reference letters

Please provide two professional reference letters that speak to the following:

• work-related achievements and contributions
• career highlights
• leadership abilities and approach
• character and values exemplified in your practice

Your referees need to submit the references directly.

Résumé

Your résumé should include the following:

• Education
  List all post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas and certificates you have achieved.
• Work experience
  Include the organization, position, length of service (month and year) and a brief description of duties.
• Training and professional development
  List career-related training and professional development programs completed in the past five years. Include the source of training, the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.
• Volunteer or unpaid work experience
  List and describe any volunteer or unpaid post-secondary employment or community service experience. Include the position, name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties.
• Professional memberships and affiliations
  List current or past memberships and positions held in professional associations, service clubs, or community organizations.

Additional requirements

If applicable submit the following with your application:

• a copy of your permanent resident card (PR card) if you’re an applicant declaring permanent resident or convention refugee status in Canada
• your transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report if you’re submitting international transcripts
• an official English language proficiency report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language

We may request additional information to assess your application.

Sending documents

Find out how and where to send supporting documents.