
Certificate of Mastery in Effective Leadership (CMEL)
Enhance your leadership capabilities and confidently lead your team through change with this comprehensive blended certificate program that combines online coursework, an in-person or virtual meeting, and a capstone project. This program is designed to review and apply effective leadership practices. Upon completing this program, leaders will be equipped to reflect and make informed decisions that drive change in their organizations.
Learning Outcomes
Investing in yourself and building credibility
This program prepared you to review the various leadership styles and reflect on the roles and responsibilities of leaders; identify the value of networking and develop effective strategies for building and maintaining relationships; and create and grow a personal sounding board.
Leading others and driving change
AHE's CMEL program sets up candidates for success by having them review and practice elements of working with others, including team development and engagement; identify the dynamics of change and develop effective implementation strategies; set SMART goals for personal growth and actionable items that drive meaningful change.
Intended Audience
- Environmental services directors and managers
- Environmental services supervisors and leads
- Health care facility managers responsible for EVS teams
Program Highlights
- Ensure the best leadership practices for self-development and team engagement.
- Expand social capital and gain a ‘seat at the table’.
- Facilitate the positive impact of effective leadership at your organization.
- Drive change by influencing the decision-making process.
- Build strategies for lifelong leadership development.
AHA CECs
Earn up to 26 CECs
- Online course: 12 CECs
- In-person or virtual event: 7 CECs
- Capstone project: 7 CECs
Credit hours can be used towards the renewal of the CHESP, CHEST and CSCT credential.
Program Pricing
Member: $799 | Non-member: $999
Upcoming Schedule
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This blended program includes 4 weeks of asynchronous online coursework, followed by a 1-day in-person or virtual event with facilitated discussion, reflection in-depth coverage of content. The program concludes with a capstone project due within 3 months of the in-person/virtual event. Upon completion of all three elements, learners will achieve a Certificate of Mastery in Effective Leadership (CMEL) and earn a total of 26 continuing education credits (CECs).
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Please send your cancellation request in writing to ahe@aha.org at least 10 days prior to the program start date.
Your refund will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee. No refund or credit will be issued for cancellations for inquiries within 10 business days.
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Can’t send your team off-site to get the training they need? Let us bring expert trainers to your organization! If you have 15 or more participants, complete the Private Training Request form and host a private training at your facility.

