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Introducing AAPL Micro-Credentials: the most flexible, targeted way to build healthcare leadership expertise. Available now and soon on our new AAPL Helix Community platform, these stackable credentials let you master critical competencies at your own pace or through intensive Accelerator workshops. It's leading-edge learning designed for how today's healthcare leaders actually work.

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Micro‑Credentials

No long commitment
Earn digital credentials
Demonstrate your expertise
On‑demand resources
Gain topic-specific skills

Key Micro‑Credentials Offered

Our micro-credentials span crucial aspects of healthcare leadership, including:

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership
Communications & Team Management
Quality, Safety & Efficiency
Practice Management
Leading Transformation in Healthcare
Business Decision Making
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Financial Decision Making
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A Flexible Path To Focused Expertise

Micro-Credentials offer a flexible and personalized approach to learning that allows you to gain targeted knowledge and skills in specific areas of healthcare leadership. Study at your own pace online or enhance your experience by joining an AAPL Accelerator live.

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership

By having a strong foundation in business and communication principles, physicians can lead in a way that benefits both the patients and the healthcare organization.
CPE CoreSelf-StudyAccelerator
Credits 35 CME

Communications & Team Management

Become better equipped to manage complex healthcare environments, fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork that creates a positive work environment and improves patient outcomes.
CPE ElectiveCPE CoreSelf-StudyAccelerator
Credits 33 CME

Quality, Safety & Efficiency

To have an impact on quality, safety, and efficiency in healthcare, physicians need to understand the importance of using evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making.
CPE ElectiveCPE CoreSelf-Study
Credits 30 CME

Practice Management

By having strong business skills, effective leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, physicians can effectively manage a practice and provide high-quality care to their patients.
CPE ElectiveCPE CoreSelf-StudyAccelerator
Credits 17 CME

Leading Transformation in Healthcare

To drive transformation and achieve lasting improvements in healthcare organizations, physicians need to develop knowledge and skills in change management, organizational leadership, and implementation strategies.
CPE CoreSelf-Study
Credits 31 CME

Business Decision Making

For physicians to understand how to make good business decisions, they need to have an understanding of basic business principles, including financial management, and strategic planning.
CPE ElectiveCPE CoreSelf-Study
Credits 25.5 CME

Financial Decision Making

To understand finance as a physician, one must have a basic understanding of financial management principles and concepts. This includes financial statements, ratios, and analysis.
CPE ElectiveCPE CoreSelf-StudyAccelerator
Credits 29.5 CME

With each micro-credential, you’ll earn digital badges and certificates tangible proof of your expertise that you can showcase to peers, employers, and collaborators.

Your path to leadership starts with
AAPL Micro-Credentials

Take control of your professional development with micro-credentials that deliver targeted learning on your terms. Start building the skills that define today’s healthcare leaders.

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For over 50 years.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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