Leadership Excellence in Audiology Professionals (LEAP) Program with ABA Micro-Credential
Are you an audiologist wanting to make your next big LEAP forward in your career? The Leadership Excellence in Audiology Professionals Series (LEAP) is an online course developed in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology, American Board of Audiology, and the Tulane University Leadership Institute, is an online leadership development program will help clinicians amplify their value by building practical leadership skills for today’s complex healthcare environment.
Courses will be delivered live and subsequently made available for on-demand, self-paced study. The first module will be held September 10, 2026 and the final module will be held February 11, 2027. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the live sessions to gain the full benefit of the learning experience, which includes presentations led by expert facilitators, interactive small-group exercises with fellow cohort members, and guided reflection activities and prompts.
Following Modules 1–3 and again after Modules 4–6, participants will have access to recorded panel discussions featuring leading audiologists from a variety of practice settings who will demonstrate how the concepts from the series translate into everyday clinical practice, reinforce core principles, and showcase the practical application of leadership skills in real-world settings.
CEUs are included with each session, as well as supplemental resources to support learning.
Each module follows a consistent learning design and focuses on a core leadership competency:
• Module 1: Foundations of Leadership
LIVE SESSION: September 10, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm Eastern Time
o Build your leadership identity and core framework
• Module 2: Emotional Intelligence
LIVE SESSION: October 8, 2026 I 12:00-1:30 pm Eastern Time
o Strengthen self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal skill
• Module 3: Effective Communication
LIVE SESSION: November 12, 2026 I 6:00-7:30 pm Eastern Time
o Navigate difficult conversations with clarity and confidence
• Module 4: Strategic Decision Making
LIVE SESSION: December 10, 2026 I 12:00-1:30 pm Eastern Time
o Make sound decisions in complex, high-pressure environments
• Module 5: Team Development & Leadership
LIVE SESSION: January 14, 2027 I 6:00-7:30 pm Eastern Time
o Build engaged, accountable, high-performing teams
• Module 6: Organizational Change
LIVE SESSION: February 11, 2027 I 12:00-1:30 pm Eastern Time
o Lead change with clarity, trust, and measurable impact
Who should attend?
• Audiologists at any career stage
• Clinicians stepping into leadership roles
• Professionals seeking stronger communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills
Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM EDT