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What the Designations Mean

Designations for leadership-educated practitioners at different levels of education are as follows:

Non-degree military leadership-specific training (certificate) – Leadership Specialist (VLS)
Accredited leadership certificate (at least 15 credit hours at any level) – Leadership Specialist (VLS)
NLA-Verified programs (conducted by a VL1 or VL2) – Leadership Specialist (VLS)
One leadership degree (any level) – Leadership Professional (VLP)

The title “leaderologist” is reserved for those holding at least two degrees in leadership, such as undergraduate and graduate degrees in leadership, or a master’s and a doctorate in leadership.

Two leadership degrees – Leaderologist I (VL1), Leadership Expert
Three leadership degrees – Leaderologist II (VL2), Leadership Authority

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