University of Pittsburgh School of Education

K-12 Principal Certificate Program

Be a school leader who makes a positive impact across the entire school community

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Why earn your principal certification at Pitt?
100% Online Complete classes on your own schedule through our fully online, asynchronous format
Part-Time 18-credit graduate certificate can be completed in three terms (summer, fall, and spring)
Top-Ranked Pitt is the #1 ranked public School of Education in Pennsylvania and has more than 32,000 alumni worldwide (US News & World Report)
Acclaimed Faculty Classes are taught by University of Pittsburgh faculty who have experience as principals and superintendents

Earn Your Principal Certification at Pitt

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Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards for principal certification. All students complete a field-based internship experience and professional development hours.

Alumni Spotlight

Alumni - Pharlan Ives

"This program completely redefined my career. I knew I needed to redefine myself as an educator in leadership and the program was the right choice to pen different educational advancement endeavors."

Pharlan Ives
K-12 Principal Certificate Graduate

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Designed for working educators, our program offers an accelerated pathway to becoming a new principal.

We're now accepting applications for start dates in 2026 and beyond. Please fill out our form to receive more information or contact our admissions team at soeinfo@pitt.edu

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