Leadership Academy

Advance your career, elevate your team, and drive innovation. APPA’s Leadership Academy is the flagship professional development experience for senior professionals who want to lead with purpose, inspire high-performing teams, and shape the future of educational facilities.

 This comprehensive, multi-level program goes beyond technical expertise to focus on the people, the culture and the long-term impact.

Our four progressive levels are carefully crafted to accelerate your leadership journey.  Each stage builds on the last to bolster actionable leadership and management skills that drive real-world innovation.

Level I: Individual Effectiveness

Develop self-awareness, personal accountability, and the foundation of ethical leadership.

Level II: Interpersonal Effectiveness

Enhance your communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills to lead teams with empathy and purpose.

Level III: Managerial Effectiveness

Hone decision-making, change management, and team leadership strategies that align with institutional goals.

Level IV: Organizational Effectiveness

Gain the tools to play a more strategic role at your organization – creating a better student experience and fueling growth. 

Developing forward-thinking leaders who transform the future of educational facilities

Get equipped with the right mindset, strategic tools, and interpersonal skills needed to lead effectively at every level of your organization.

What you’ll gain:

• A better understanding of your own leadership style, emotional intelligence, and improved decision-making and accountability
• Collaboration, conflict resolution, and change management skills to lead in a dynamic environment
• Ability to affect culture and influence institutional direction with vision and strategy

Why choose APPA’s Leadership Academy:

• A Proven Pathway: Four progressive levels that build self-awareness, reinforce people management, and develop strategic leadership skills
• Real-World Relevance: Courses tailored specifically to the challenges and opportunities of educational facilities management taught by peers and who extend their mentorship beyond the classroom
• Immediate Institutional Impact: Leaders return with actionable knowledge, greater confidence, and a clearer vision to drive team performance, culture, and results.

Ready to become a strategic educational facilities leader?