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the Jacobson Institute

At the intersection of Workforce, education, and business, Exists a university of possibilities.

Discover our "CareerEdge Credential"

The CareerEdge Credential is earned by completing a series of stackable certificates designed to build essential skills for success across industries. Each certificate focuses on critical competencies, such as innovation, leadership, durable skills, and compassionate practices; providing learners with a comprehensive foundation to prepare, produce, or pivot in their careers. By completing the full pathway, participants gain a professional edge, demonstrating readiness, adaptability, and the skills employers value most.

Leadership Development

Builds the skills to inspire teams, lead with confidence, and achieve results through effective leadership.


5 Stackable Certificates

Industry-informed


Innovation and Change

Teaches you the skills to drive innovation, embrace change, and create solutions that make an impact.

Compassionate Leadership

Develops the skills to lead with empathy, build strong relationships, and create positive impact in any organization.

Compassionate Listening

Teaches the skills to listen deeply, understand others, and respond with empathy in any context.

Compassionate Communities

Equips you to foster understanding, collaboration, and positive impact within diverse communities.

Prepare, Produce, Pivot... 

Learner Testimonials

Provided me the opportunity to reflect on my values, my leadership role and helped me to create a strategic plan for our team.

Michelle Fischbach 
Dir. of Human Resources, Flynn Wright


This leadership program strengthened my strategic planning skills, deepened my commitment to organizational health, and advanced my ability to lead with clarity and compassion.

Matt Davis
City Councilman, Ankeny Iowa
Shareholder, Neumann Brothers


I started the credential thinking I knew leadership pretty well, but it challenged my assumptions and deepened my understanding of early human development and how our experiences shape the way we lead.

Dr. Ngozi Igbokwe
Sr. Manager of L&D, Bright Horizons