Key Club International offers the Global Leadership Certificate program for members. Through videos, assessments, resources and other activities, you’ll learn how to get your voice heard and your community’s concerns met.
You’ll have access to nearly 40 courses on topics including building meaningful relationships, strategic versus tactical leadership, self-awareness, inclusion, civic engagement and being an agent for change.
Work at your own pace to supercharge your leadership abilities.
The courses are based on Key Club’s core values of fellowship, leadership and service. You’ll strengthen traditional skills as well as in-demand soft skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, resiliency and more.
Participants may also take part in special opportunities, such as the Global Leadership Certificate Master Class held during the Key Club International convention.
This program won’t just help you stand out as a candidate for colleges/grad school, trade schools or employers — it will help you become a stronger leader and changemaker.
Are you ready to grow as a leader and win incredible prizes? The race is on! From now until we reach 100,000 Global Leadership Certificate (GLC) course completions, every course you complete earns you one entry into an exciting prize drawing!
The Global Leadership Certificate program offers 40 online courses designed to help you build real-world leadership skills for today and tomorrow.
💥 The more courses you complete, the more bonus entries you’ll earn. Finish 10 courses for two bonus entries, 20 courses for four, and all 40 to score 10 bonus entries and boost your chance to win!
Once we cross the finish line at the 100K milestone, we will draw winners — and one member will take home the ultimate prize package!
🎁 Grand Prize Package
One lucky Key Club member will win an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Key Club International Convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S. Here’s what’s included:
Every course you complete also helps your Key Club district move closer to achieving Distinguished District status.
Let’s see who leads the way in the race to 100K! Start your Global Leadership Certificate journey today!
There is no registration. Members can start immediately if their personal emails are included on their clubs’ rosters. Students can access the courses by clicking a hyperlink in Kiwanis Engage (Kiwanis.org/login). Step-by-step directions for starting the coursework are here.
First, make sure your club advisor or secretary has included your personal email on the club’s roster through the Membership Update Center. You may change or create a password to Kiwanis Engage by clicking on the Change Password link. If you still have issues, contact Kiwanis International Member Services at 1-317-875-8755, ext. 411 (U.S. and Canada). You can also email or .
Global Leadership Certificate courses can be accessed through Kiwanis Engage (kiwanis.org/login). Courses are self-paced and can be accessed at any time. Students will need a web browser.
Course length varies, but most take about an hour to complete. To get the most value, we recommend an additional few hours for related activities, reflection and/or journaling.
Courses are self-paced. Students can log in and log out of the Kiwanis Engage portal at their convenience..
The Global Leadership Certificate does not count toward community service. But a number of the courses, if taken in conjunction with a service project, can enrich your learning and support you as you take a leadership role in that project.
No! The cost is included in your membership, although your club must be in good standing for you to participate in the Global Leadership Certificate program. Grants from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, Tomorrow Fund and Youth Opportunities Fund were awarded to initiate the program.
Yes! You will also receive a certificate after completing all the courses.
Most courses involve watching a short video, reading content, completing a wrap-up activity or quiz, and engaging in personal reflection.
Click here to download suggested course path syllabus.
Global Leadership Certificate courses are currently offered in English only. The Global Leadership Certificate is supported by Kiwanis Children’s Fund grants from the Youth Opportunity and Tomorrow funds.