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Certificate in Principal Preparation

  • TOTAL COST

    $5,925*
  • NEXT START DATE

    May 19, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    12 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    21

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Certificate in Principal Preparation

Designed for aspiring principals, directors or administrators, our fully online Certificate in Principal Preparation prepares you to become an education leader and earn your administrative or principal certification. You’ll engage with current scientific research, pedagogy and instructional technology while improving your supervision and leadership skills. Understand how to create an effective school-wide vision and use data to inform decision-making in P-12 school settings. Advance your career while maximizing your impact in the field of education.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost Certificate in Principal Preparation

Total Tuition

21 semester credits x $235 per credit

$4,935

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$840 Technology and Library Fee
(21 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$990

Total Program Cost

$5,925*

Find a plan that fits your budget.


Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

May 19, 2025 Term

May 16, 2025

Application Due

May 16, 2025

Payment Due

May 19, 2025

Term Start

May 23, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Term End

June 09, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 08, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

EL5623

Developing Teachers

3 Semester Credits

EL5703

School Improvement

3 Semester Credits

EL5723

Resource and Fiscal Management

3 Semester Credits

EL5753

Law and Policy

3 Semester Credits

EL5023

Instructional Leadership

3 Semester Credits

EL5123

Equity-Centered Leadership

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

Illinois Admission Requirements

Ohio Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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