Who the ETLP™ Is For
ETLP™ is for experienced practitioners who lead people, teams, or stakeholders toward shared outcomes and take responsibility for their decisions and consequences.
Team, project, program and product leaders
Matrix and cross-functional leaders without formal authority
HR, ethics, nonprofit and public-sector team leaders
Consultants and practitioners leading stakeholder networks
Direct or indirect leadership qualifies; formal reporting authority is not required.
Credential at a Glance
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Applications are open.
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Application is free.
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Certification fee:
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US$379 after acceptance
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US$303.20 for ELA members
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Assessment:
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40 scored open-response questions
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150 minutes
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Delivery: Online through the Aether platform from N2X Labs
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Credential term: Three years
Eligibility
At least 36 cumulative months of direct or indirect leadership experience. Overlapping periods count once.
Complete either preparation pathway:
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Pathway 1 — Recommended Learning Partner
At least 14 hours of ECO-aligned education with an active ELA Recommended Learning Partner (RLP).
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Pathway 2 — Other providers
At least 21 hours of leadership education from a recognized provider, plus ELA’s Introduction to Ethical Leadership course (excluded from the 21 hours). A valid ELP™ satisfies only the introductory course; ELP™ is not otherwise required.
ELA membership is not required. Submit a free application for eligibility review. After acceptance, pay the certification fee and schedule the assessment when invited.
The ETLP™ Assessment
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40 scored open-response questions • 150 minutes • Online via Aether by N2X Labs.
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Four Domains :
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1. Applied Ethical Judgment and Responsible Decision-Making — 25%
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2. Leading People and Teams with Integrity — 30%
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3. Ethical Influence, Conflict, and Stakeholder Leadership — 25%
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4. Sustaining Ethical Practice, Learning, and Accountability — 20%
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Responses are evaluated against task-specific evidence indicators, not generic writing quality.
How does N2X Labs' Aether platform support the Assessment?
ELA defines competencies, evidence requirements, rubrics and decision standards. N2X Labs’ Aether delivers the assessment and supports analysis; ELA retains certification authority. Review and appeal information will appear on the ELA website and/or in Aether results.
The ETLP™ credential is valid for three years.
To renew:
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Complete 18 hours of professional development during the three-year cycle
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Include at least 9 hours in ethics or ethical leadership
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Submit one short reflective case study demonstrating continued application
No new examination is required under the current policy.