Five domains. Eight flagship certificates.
ACAS’s 2026–2027 flagship portfolio is organized into five professional domains and eight proposed flagship certificate programs. Every certificate follows one standard architecture: 100 instructional hours, a typical duration of 12 weeks, online distance education, a ten-module sequence, and a capstone project. The following syllabi are the proposed academic framework.
Eight-program comparison
The standard $2,400 total mandatory institutional charge is intentionally below the institution’s stated $2,500 maximum program-cost target.
| Program | Domain | Hours | Typical duration | Tuition | Application | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Leadership | Leadership | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Integrative Health & Professional Practice | Health | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Natural Medicine & Integrative Therapeutics | Health | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Integrative Psychology & Human Performance | Mind | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence | AI | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| AI for Healthcare & Professional Practice | AI | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Executive Communication, Influence & Negotiation | Transform | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
| Executive Innovation & Professional Transformation | Transform | 100 | 12 weeks | $2,190 | $210 | $2,400 |
All program titles, hours, curriculum, delivery, faculty, fees, and admissions requirements remain subject to final institutional approval and applicable law. ACAS does not award academic degrees; each certificate is a non-degree professional credential.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Advanced Leadership
To develop advanced executive leadership capability through strategic thinking, organizational systems, ethical governance, innovation, change leadership, resilience, and applied leadership practice.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Integrative Health & Professional Practice
To deepen interdisciplinary understanding of integrative health, wellness, prevention, human performance, evidence-informed practice, professional communication, ethics, scope, and collaboration.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
The program is educational and professional in nature. It does not independently authorize diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, or other regulated activity beyond the student’s existing lawful professional scope.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Natural Medicine & Integrative Therapeutics
To provide advanced interdisciplinary study of natural medicine and integrative therapeutic approaches through evidence-informed education, systems thinking, nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle approaches, mind-body health, research literacy, and professional ethics.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
The program is educational and professional in nature. It does not independently authorize diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, or other regulated activity beyond the student’s existing lawful professional scope.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Integrative Psychology & Human Performance
To explore advanced psychological principles relevant to human behavior, motivation, resilience, well-being, leadership, professional performance, behavioral change, and mind-body integration.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence
To develop practical AI literacy and strategic AI capability for executives and professionals, with emphasis on responsible implementation.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
Students must distinguish AI-generated output from verified knowledge, evaluate accuracy and bias, protect confidential information, and maintain human oversight and professional judgment.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in AI for Healthcare & Professional Practice
To develop practical AI literacy and responsible AI implementation capabilities for healthcare, integrative health, wellness, research, education, and professional-practice environments.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
The program is educational and professional in nature. It does not independently authorize diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, or other regulated activity beyond the student’s existing lawful professional scope.
Students must distinguish AI-generated output from verified knowledge, evaluate accuracy and bias, protect confidential information, and maintain human oversight and professional judgment.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Executive Communication, Influence & Negotiation
To develop advanced communication capability in executive presence, persuasion, negotiation, storytelling, conflict resolution, stakeholder strategy, professional writing, and trust-building.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
Postdoctoral Professional Certificate in Executive Innovation & Professional Transformation
To help experienced professionals design and execute a deliberate strategy for professional reinvention, innovation, opportunity creation, positioning, and future readiness.
| Instructional hours | 100 hours |
| Typical duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery | Online distance education |
| Structure | 10-module sequence with a capstone project |
| Tuition | $2,190 |
| Application fee | $210 |
| Total mandatory charges | $2,400 |
| Admission | Pathway A (doctoral degree) or Pathway B (graduate degree plus a minimum of five years of executive-level experience) |
| Credential | Postdoctoral Professional Certificate (non-degree; subject to approved nomenclature) |
Each module combines faculty instruction, readings, applied exercises, case analysis, discussion, and assessment as assigned. Module 10 integrates the program in an applied professional capstone project.
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / Concept Assessments | 20% |
| Applied Case Analyses | 20% |
| Professional / Executive Assignments | 20% |
| Participation & Discussion | 10% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
The capstone must demonstrate integration of major program concepts, professional judgment, application to a realistic problem, ethical consideration, and a clear implementation or action strategy. Faculty may require revisions before acceptance.
A non-degree professional certificate.
This is a non-degree professional certificate. It is not an academic degree and does not by itself confer licensure, board certification, governmental certification, or authority to practice a regulated profession.
Where ACAS uses the term “postdoctoral professional education,” it describes advanced professional study undertaken after doctoral-level preparation or, where permitted by the admissions pathway, by experienced graduate-level executives. It does not mean a doctoral degree, postdoctoral clinical fellowship, residency, licensure, supervised clinical training, or independent authority to practice a regulated profession. The final credential wording will be used only after confirmation that the title and nomenclature comply with applicable law and BPPE approval.