UMass Boston's award-winning Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy (GLPP) Certificate is one of the few programs in the country that explores the intersectional influence of gender, race/ethnicity, and class in the context of the larger policy environment. This certificate prepares students to serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, hold elected office, and pursue advanced degrees in law, public policy, and other areas.<br>This program trains women for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through thoughtful participation in and successful completion of a six-course (18 credit) program, graduates will be able to: Determine opportunities and approaches for effectively influencing policy formation to create a more equitable and just society, Analyze dimensions of leadership and authority in groups and organizations, including the impact of gender roles and cultural assumptions, Examine the role of women in electoral politics, public sector agencies, and other public leadership roles in a range of settings, including workplaces and communities,Apply basic principles of policymaking and analysis in governmental and nongovernmental policy settings, with particular knowledge of the state and federal legislative and budget processes<br> Utilize data to analyze historical and current political processes, institutions, and events, including social movements