Engineering Leadership Certification Program
Engineering Leadership Certification is a highly selective one-year program that will develop your unique capabilities to make an impact on the world and live a life of purpose. The curriculum covers competencies in self-management, teamwork, leadership, and professional skills. Graduates earn a designation on their transcript recognizing their demonstrated excellence in engineering leadership.
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Engineering Leadership Certification Program!
We recommend you attend an information session prior to applying. Application deadline is Sunday, April 13. Below are the dates and times of our upcoming information sessions and tabling events.
Certification Information Sessions
In-Person Information Sessions
Thursday, March 20th – 7:00 p.m., Upson 142 | Thursday, March 27th – 12:00 p.m., Upson 116 Lounge | Friday, April 11th – 3:00 p.m., TBA
Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, March 25 – 12:30 p.m. | Monday, April 7 – 12:30 p.m. | Wednesday, April 9 – 6:45 p.m.
Workday Tabling Events
Monday, March 17 – 12:00 p.m., West Workday Table (Duffield atrium) | Wednesday, March 26 – 3:00 p.m., West Workday Table | Thursday, April 10 – 12:30 p.m., North Workday Table ( Duffield – by Campus Rd entrance)
All times are EST.
Zoom link will be sent the day before the meeting.
Ready to apply? Let’s get started!
Program Requirements
Open by application to undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and related fields. This year our program runs from late August 2025 to May 2026, and accepted students must commit to both semesters and expect to do some work on their project over the winter break.
No prior leadership experience is required. Applicants should have a commitment to personal and professional development and a desire to make an impact through their leadership.
Ready to get started?
Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort are now open! We strongly recommend you attend an information session before applying.
Application deadline is Sunday, April 13.
We will notify you by no later than Friday, April 18th if you have been selected for an interview.
Interviews will take place between Monday April 21 through Friday, April 25, with acceptance decisions issued the week of April 28.
If you have questions please contact us at engineering_leaders@cornell.edu