What you will be able to do
- A short list of the values you really lead by
- A way to test how your intentions land with others
- A clear view of where pressure pulls you off your values
- Steps to make and explain hard calls with integrity
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Leadership values and purpose | Name real values that guide you, not just nice labels. |
| Leadership intent and impact | Separate what you intend from how your actions come across. |
| Matching values and behaviour | Find the gaps between what you value and what you do. |
| Choices true to your values | Weigh competing duties and make a call you can stand behind. |
Who it is for
People managers, team leads, project and programme leads, and senior professionals who lead others. Some experience of leading people helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Authentic Leadership counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.



A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Authentic Leadership certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
Trusted worldwide
The largest, most trusted and most respected ICA accredited training provider globally.
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Register your interest
Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Authentic Leadership certification?
Authentic Leadership (IC-AUTL) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Name the values you lead by, see how others experience you, and make hard calls that stay true to what matters.
How long is the Authentic Leadership course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Authentic Leadership count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification, ICA People Management Professional Certification and ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Authentic Leadership certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Authentic Leadership certification badge.
Can my team take Authentic Leadership together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Authentic Leadership?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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