Elevate your career with a Chief of Staff Certification

As the leader in comprehensive Chief of Staff training and certification, Elevation equips you with the tools you need to succeed, all in a self-paced, affordable, and practical program.

Are you ready to increase your impact and your income? 🚀

The Elevation Chief of Staff Certification course provides practical resources and actionable knowledge, giving you the competence and confidence you need to succeed in the dynamic role of a Chief of Staff.

This self-paced, online course typically takes 5-6 weeks to complete and is relevant for a variety of professionals, including:

  • Elevate your career and seamlessly step into an impactful, more highly paid leadership role by getting certified as a Chief of Staff. This certification will empower you to leverage your organizational skills and become a key decision-maker within your organization.

  • Advance your career and seamlessly transition into a pivotal leadership role by getting certified as a Chief of Staff. This certification will provide you with the strategic and operational acumen needed to optimize organizational performance and drive business success, making it a logical next step from operations to executive management.

  • Expand your influence by becoming a certified Chief of Staff. This certification will provide you with the strategic leadership skills needed to drive company-wide initiatives and enhance organizational effectiveness, making it an ideal step forward from HR management to executive leadership.

  • Strengthen your expertise and enhance your impact in your current role by getting certified as a Chief of Staff. This certification will provide you with advanced strategies and tools to excel in your position and drive organizational success, ensuring your transition from operational oversight to strategic leadership is seamless and effective.

  • Lay a strong foundation for your entrepreneurial journey by becoming a Chief of Staff. This certification will equip you with the leadership, strategic thinking, and operational skills essential for running a successful business. The role itself will give you an incredible close-up, hands-on view of how to run a business, from the top down, making it an incredible leap in executing your entrepreneurial vision.

  • Enhance your career trajectory and transition to an executive level by becoming a certified Chief of Staff, where you can utilize your project management expertise to lead with greater strategic insight. This certification equips you with the necessary leadership skills to oversee complex, high-impact projects, making it a natural progression from project management to strategic leadership.

  • Broaden your skill set and transition into a more strategic advisory role by becoming a certified Chief of Staff. This certification will provide you with the strategic and leadership skills necessary to offer comprehensive, high-level advisory services, making it an ideal step from specialized consulting to broader executive consultancy.

How Elevation Helps You Level Up 🚀

  • Certification

    The Elevation Chief of Staff Certification provides expert-crafted curriculum to prepare future leaders to operate at the top tiers of a company.

  • Coaching

    Elevation was founded by Melanie Jones, The Chief of Staff Coach™, who provides students with discounted 1:1 coaching to strengthen your ability to excel. Learn more about coaching here.

  • Community

    Join a supportive, private community where fellow aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff exchange strategies, discuss challenges, and build relationships.

Understanding The Chief of Staff Role

A Chief of Staff is the primary support and strategic advisor to a business leader, dedicated to managing, executing, and streamlining business objectives. Their role is central in ensuring that the leader's projects and priorities are clearly communicated and aligned throughout the team. The Chief of Staff optimizes the leader’s efficiency, ensuring that business goals are advanced with greater precision and effectiveness. Chiefs of Staff gain such incredible insight in the role that they’re often promoted to VP, COO, and even CEO roles. They’re also able to take what they learn and start their own successful companies.

Take a peek inside the course đź‘€

    • The Importance of a Chief of Staff within an Organization

    • The Levels of the Role

    • Strategic Advisor

    • Gatekeeper

    • External Liaison

    • Project Manager

    • Leadership and Influence

    • Interpersonal Skills

    • Strategic Thinking

    • Problem Solving

    • Discretion and Confidentiality

    • Time Management

    • Emotional Intelligence

    • Effective Meetings

    • Process Improvement

    • Policy & Procedure Development

    • Financial Acumen

    • Data Analysis

    • Landing Your Dream Job

    • Your First 30/ 60/ 90 Days as a Chief of Staff

    • Work-Life Balance as a Chief of Staff

Committed to your success.

As part of our dedication to seeing our students thrive, you’ll also receive unlimited support for one full year and lifetime access to the course and to our private community.

After completing the Elevation Chief of Staff Certification Course, you'll be ready to take on complex challenges, effectively support key leaders, and make decisions that make a difference.

You’ll also receive a globally recognized certification that sets you apart in the crowded job market, as well as a LinkedIn Learning Badge that highlights your commitment to growth and going above and beyond in your professional development.

The best investment you can make is investing in yourself.

By the end of the Elevation Chief of Staff Certification Course, you'll have the confidence, competence, and documented edge you need to secure your dream job (or excel even further in your current role).

We make it easy to invest in your future with payment plans as low as $78/month.

$897

It’s time to step into your successful future.

Hear from our former students:

  • "Since completing the Elevation certification, I've noticed a significant improvement in my strategic thinking and decision-making skills. It's an investment that pays off every day at work."

    Kelli M.

  • "Elevation's Chief of Staff certification isn't just a course, it's a professional makeover. It has profoundly impacted my approach to leadership and management. I'm truly grateful for this experience."

    Amina B.

  • "If you're on the fence about Elevation, just do it! The insights and tools I've gained have been invaluable in my role as a Chief of Staff. It's more than education; it's transformation."

    Katie M.

  • "Elevation transformed my career trajectory completely. The skills I learned gave my boss the assurance she needed to promote me. I'd say to any EAs or managers ready to become leaders, this is your first step."

    Grace W.

  • "This course was a game changer! I'm now more confident and effective in my role. Highly recommend to anyone aiming to take their career to the next level."

    Matt J.

  • "The level of expertise and support I received during my Elevation course was outstanding. I've not only improved my skills but also my professional confidence. "

    Melissa T.

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FAQs

  • The course is self-paced, so completion time depends on how much time you commit to watching the video lessons and taking the quizzes. Many of our students are eager to finish the coursework and start applying their new skills in their professional roles as soon as possible, and they tend to complete the course in 4-5 weeks.

    The flexibility of our course being self-paced enables you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments.

  • Excellent question! Our course is designed to be relevant for Chiefs of Staff across all industries, focusing on the essential skills needed to secure and excel in a Chief of Staff role. Through practical training, you'll gain proficiency in key areas such as business planning, strategic prioritization, executive project management, and advanced communications. You'll also develop skills in leadership, relationship building, professionalism, and networking.

    By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to handle the wide-ranging responsibilities of a Chief of Staff and the critical value they bring to an organization.

  • The course is made up of video lessons divided into five modules: Introduction, Roles & Responsibilities, Soft Skills & Competencies, Hard Skills & Competencies, and Career Growth & Development. Each module includes lessons, quizzes, practical exercises, and real-world examples to help you apply what you’ve learned.

    Upon completion of all video lessons and quizzes you'll receive your Chief of Staff Certification.

  • The Elevation Chief of Staff Certification course is ideal for professionals eager to gain insight into the inner workings of a company at the highest levels. Whether you're looking to enhance your current skills or step into a new role, this course provides the education, tools, and support you need.

  • As an Elevation student, you will have unlimited access to our dedicated support team, as well as a community of fellow students and professionals.

    Members of our support team (all current and former Chiefs of Staff) are available, trained, and happy to answer any questions and provide guidance throughout the course and beyond, so if you have questions about a job you're applying for or about something that comes up while you're working as a Chief of Staff-- we have your back.

  • The Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant roles both support senior leaders but differ significantly in their scope and responsibilities.

    An Executive Assistant primarily handles administrative duties such as managing schedules, arranging meetings, and handling correspondence to ensure the smooth functioning of an executive's daily activities.

    A Chief of Staff, on the other hand, has a broader, more strategic role. They act as an advisor and confidante, oversee organization-wide projects, and ensure strategic initiatives are implemented effectively. While the Executive Assistant focuses on administrative support, the Chief of Staff engages in strategic management and leadership within the organization.

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