Emerging Leaders
Improve the leadership skills of law enforcement and military personnel — and deliver results with confidence. Emerging Leaders is an ACE-certified foundation of leadership principles, practices, and habits, proven across more than 11 million training hours since 2010.
Four courses. One foundation.
Emerging Leaders is built as four progressive courses (ICLD 1–4) — 187 contact hours that move from principles, to practice, to real-world application, to mastery. Take the full college-transferable program, or complete the courses individually.
Foundations & Principles
Understand the true definition of policing and align your actions with the organizational mission. Explores leadership and ethics, the dilemmas facing law enforcement, and their impact on public trust and individual careers.
- Leadership Principles
- Leadership & Ethics
- Effective Communication
- Personal Leadership
- Active Listening
Theories & Practices
Elevate organizational thought and team-building by studying the theories and practices of leaders across sectors who have driven significant change within their organizations.
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Management
- Good to Great
- Start With the Why
- Succession Planning
Application & Advancement
Concentrate on the human factors of police leadership and how they shape internal culture and external perception — emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership styles from adaptive to servant to tactical.
- Servant Leadership
- Adaptive Leadership
- Toxic Leadership
- Tactical Leadership
- Human Factors
Competency & Mastery
Based on extensive research and field testing, drawn from Every Officer Is a Leader: Coaching Leadership and Learning in Justice, Public Safety, and Security Organizations.
- Grounding & Centering
- Values & Vision
- Time & Priority Management
- Building Accountability
- Coaching Other Leaders
Leadership at every rank.
- Law enforcement and military personnel building leadership capacity
- New and aspiring leaders preparing for their first role
- Corrections and public-safety professionals at any rank
- Agencies developing a consistent leadership pipeline
- Anyone who leads within their sphere of influence
Seven outcomes.
Two ways to complete it.
Earn college-transferable credit with the full ACE-certified program, or complete the four ICLD courses individually. Agency and enterprise purchases are available with significant discounts.
Emerging Leaders — Full Program
The complete 187-hour program with American Council on Education college credit — 6 upper-division semester hours (ACE Course No. 0002). Includes the Emerging Leadership Certification digital badge.
Register NowICLD 1–4 — Non-Transfer
Prefer to go course by course without college transfer credit? Complete ICLD 1, 2, 3, and 4 individually at your own pace.
Register Now →In the upper-division baccalaureate category, 6 semester hours in organizational leadership, public safety leadership, or sociology (10/19). Credit type: undergraduate level · ACE Course No. 0002. View the official listing and ACE member universities on the ACE National Registry.
Readiness Network, Inc. (dba National Command & Staff College) is a leadership educational institution that serves as the education “Center of Excellence” for public safety. It incorporates innovative blended curriculum, comprehensive instructional leadership programs, and teaching methods that adapt to a changing workplace — because our faculty believes education is a long-term commitment, and our college must set high academic standards to which others aspire.
Invest in leadership. Strengthen your agency.
Special pricing is available for a limited time — with custom enterprise options for larger organizations. Communicate more effectively, strengthen accountability, build healthier cultures, and lead with greater confidence.
ICLD I & ICLD II — Agency Bundle
Equip your agency with the first two ICLD courses at one flat rate — built for agencies with 50 employees or fewer. One price, lasting impact.
Claim This OfferCustom Enterprise Pricing
Customized pricing and implementation plans for large agencies, regional partnerships, and statewide initiatives. Custom solutions, maximum impact.
Inquire About Enterprise →The essentials.
One stage of one ecosystem.
Emerging Leaders is the foundation, but leadership doesn't stop here. Every stage connects back into the MAGNUS | ONE ecosystem through coaching, reinforcement, AI, assessments, and measurable progress — so growth continues long after the program ends.
Ready to get started?
Register now and begin the Emerging Leaders program — or, if you’re buying for an agency, inquire about special and enterprise pricing.
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What is the Emerging Leadership Certification Badge?
We have partnered with the American Council on Education (ACE) and Credly’s Acclaim Platform to provide a digital badge that validates your leadership credentials. This badge represents your accomplishments and is recognized by universities and employers.
Who receives this badge?
The Emerging Leadership Certification Badge is awarded to:
- Graduates of the Emerging Leadership Program (National Command & Staff College).
- Graduates of the NTOA Command College Program, which includes the Command and Staff Program.
- Graduates of the Credible Leadership Program who completed additional coursework through NCSC.
What are the benefits of this badge?
- College Transfer Credit – 6 upper-division baccalaureate credits in Organizational Leadership, Public Safety Leadership, or Sociology.
- Career Growth – Share with universities, employers, and professional networks.
- Digital & Shareable – Easily add to LinkedIn, resumes, email signatures, and social media.
What is a digital badge?
A digital badge is a modern credential that represents your educational achievements. It contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and how they were earned, as reviewed and approved by ACE.
Think of it as a virtual pin or badge that you can showcase online.
How do I request my transcript?
Click here to learn how to request your transcript through Credly’s Acclaim Platform.
How does my certification appear as a badge?
We have partnered with Credly to translate your leadership credentials into a digital badge. This badge is issued through the Acclaim Platform, ensuring authenticity and verification.
How will I know if I earned a badge?
You will receive an email from admin@youracclaim.com with instructions to claim your badge.
Where can I share my badge?
You can share your badge on:
- Twitter & Facebook
- Email Signatures & Resumes
- Your Personal Website
What are labor market insights?
Labor market insights help you discover job opportunities based on your badge. You can:
- See which employers are hiring for your skills.
- Check job titles you qualify for.
- View estimated salary ranges.
- Apply for jobs directly through the Acclaim Platform.
Is there a fee to use Credly’s Acclaim Platform?
No. This service is provided to you at no cost through the National Command & Staff College.
Can someone else copy my badge?
No. Your badge is securely linked to verified data on the Acclaim Platform, making it more secure than a paper-based certificate.
- Graduates of the Emerging Leadership Program (National Command & Staff College).
- Graduates of the NTOA Command College Program.
- Graduates of the Credible Leadership Program who completed additional coursework.
You can share your badge on:
- Twitter & Facebook
- Email Signatures & Resumes
- Your Personal Website
