The Certificate in Heritage Development provides students with an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and processes needed to advise individuals and families about inter-generational heritage development. The philosophy of the program is to help students become advocates for the ethical practice of stewardship. Successful families develop a positive value-oriented heritage. Topics featured include establishing a family legacy, negotiating life changes, and managing conflict. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and analysis, communication and facilitation processes, leadership in organizational change, development of a strategic vision and plan, and the application of theories and skills in heritage development. 

Why the Certificate in Heritage Development?
The Certificate in Heritage Development equips students to effectively understand the heritage dynamic of families and individuals; advocate for an ethical and service-oriented set of family values, history, and legacy; and have an interest in avoiding destructive tendencies and trends that can negatively impact family sustenance and relationships.

Program Benefits

• Graduates of this program will be prepared to serve families and individuals by teaching them to be good stewards of their resources, practice principles of heritage development, and celebrate family values. Because of the emerging nature of this field and the uniqueness of this program, graduates will become prominent practitioners in the profession of heritage development.
• The Certificate in Heritage Development is designed to help professionals understand processes and the knowledge and skills necessary for successful heritage development and management. This program recognizes the importance of philanthropy, good will, and purposeful living in accordance with positive family values.
• Students and graduates typically work in financial planning, estate planning and wealth management.  Many choose to pursue credentials in the Certified Wealth Consulting program of the Heritage Institute. The Heritage Development Certificate will provide added value to professionals practicing in this arena and related professions.

Degree Process
The Certificate in Heritage Development is a 15-hour graduate certificate which may be completed in approximately one year. Students will participate in four intensive format courses with pre-class and post‐class assignments. In addition, students are required to complete a practicum experience that spans the study period.

Affordability
Tuition and fees for this program are $892 per credit hour or $2,676 per 3-hour course. The total cost for this program is approximately $13,380.