What you will be able to do
- A map of what each person values, and what wins them over
- A plan to build credibility and goodwill you can draw on
- Influence approaches matched to the person and the moment
- Simple ways to agree owners, commitments and next steps
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| What earns cooperation | Tell commitment from compliance and see what others value. |
| Credibility and goodwill | Keep your word, give back and build trust across a network. |
| Adapting your influence | Choose framing, evidence or values, without manipulating. |
| Moving work you do not control | Agree shared outcomes, owners and decisions across teams. |
Who it is for
Project and programme leads, product people, specialists, team leads, and anyone who relies on peers, partners or senior staff they do not manage. No management role needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Leading Without Authority counts toward 2 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 Collaboration Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Collaboration
Leading Without Authority
Large Group FacilitationHow 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 Leading Without Authority 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
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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 Leading Without Authority certification?
Leading Without Authority (IC-LDWA) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Earn commitment from people who do not report to you, build trust, adapt your approach, and move shared work forward.
How long is the Leading Without Authority course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Leading Without Authority count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Collaboration 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 Leading Without Authority 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 Leading Without Authority certification badge.
Can my team take Leading Without Authority 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 Leading Without Authority?
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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