Certificate Overview
The online Math Leadership Graduate Certificate focuses on developing teacher leadership in mathematics education, combining content knowledge in teaching and pedagogy with strategies for school improvement. You’ll explore program design, instructional leadership, and frameworks for advancing mathematics teaching and learning.
Designed for experienced educators seeking to expand their leadership capacity, the certificate prepares you to support collaboration, strengthen teacher identity, and implement data-informed approaches to improve mathematics instruction and school culture.
Skills You'll Gain
Through the math leadership certificate, you’ll learn to:
- Design and implement programs that address dynamic school and classroom situations.
- Apply research-based frameworks for teacher leadership development.
- Support teacher identity development and capacity building in mathematics education.
- Lead collaborative, system-based approaches to improve mathematics teaching and learning.
- Evaluate and apply strategies for data-informed and sustainable school improvement.
Courses
The Math Leadership Graduate Certificate requires four online courses:
- 1 mathematical foundations course
- 1 math theory course
- 1 math content knowledge course
- 1 math leadership course
Prerequisite experience. This certificate is designed for individuals who have a minimum of three years of experience teaching in a secondary mathematics classroom.
Selecting courses. Multiple course options are available during fall, spring, and summer terms. Offerings vary by term. Explore current options in the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.
Upcoming Term: Fall 2026
Enroll in your first certificate course this fall — no application required.
Pre-registration opens July 6. Registration opens July 20 at 9 a.m. ET.
Stackable Certificates and Degrees
Stackable credentials allow you to earn multiple credentials by completing courses that meet overlapping requirements.
If you pursue the master’s degree in mathematics for teaching, you can earn this graduate certificate along the way by completing courses that fulfill both certificate and degree requirements.
This approach allows you to build specialized bioinformatics expertise while making measurable progress toward your graduate degree.
Learn how to plan a stackable credential pathway.
Tuition
Support and Resources
Access to career resources, including webinars, advising, and career fairs
Weekly virtual office hours with the student advising team
Affiliate membership in the Harvard Extension Alumni Association
Earning Your Certificate
If you take two courses per semester, you can complete your certificate in 8 months. If you prefer a more flexible pace, you have up to three years to finish.
There is no formal application required. You simply register for each course.
To meet the requirements for the certificate:
- Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete all courses within three years of starting your first eligible certificate course.
Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.
