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Nova is the premier destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development.

We help you get empowered with the knowledge and confidence you need to make an impact in top positions with senior leaders.

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The Chief of Staff position is a dynamic role that can add tremendous value to a growing organization. But with educational and programmatic resources few and far between, the role is often overlooked and misunderstood. That’s where Nova Chief of Staff comes in.

First, what is a Chief of Staff?

A Chief of Staff is a business leader’s right-hand and strategic thought-partner focused on executing, organizing, and prioritizing the leader’s business initiatives, and driving transparency and alignment across the leadership team. A Chief of Staff exists to maximize a leader’s time, and drive business initiatives forward far more efficiently and effectively.

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Introducing Nova Chief of Staff to Professionals

Introducing Nova:

Chief of Staff Certification

From EAs to founders, gain the competence and confidence to stand out, no matter your industry.

Distinct from other positions in executive business circles, a Chief of Staff (CoS) is an exciting and lucrative position that can help leaders in all industries to maximize impact. It’s also a rewarding career path for people who enjoy problem-solving, strategizing, and working with leadership. But most people don’t learn about the role in their organization or business school, let alone train for its many varied responsibilities.

Nova offers three paths toward certification: the Self-Paced Track, 3-Day Virtual Cohort Track, and 3-Day In-Person Track. Click the button below and choose the path that best aligns with your lifestyle and schedule.

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For Executives & Founders

Nova offers tailored solutions for businesses looking to grow with expert Chief of Staff support.

Learn more about our Consulting, Recruiting, and Team Training services by using the buttons below, and drive more clarity, focus, and execution at the highest levels of your organization!

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Meet Nova’s Founder: Maggie Olson

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development. With 20 years of experience in retail, F&B, and tech, she has held leadership roles at Nordstrom and T-Mobile. As the first Chief of Staff to the President of T-Mobile Business Group, Maggie built the Chief of Staff model, establishing a highly efficient team and executive back-office structure supporting the President, SVPs, and over 5,000 employees.

Through Nova Chief of Staff, she continues to shape business leadership, equipping Chiefs of Staff with the tools needed for success.

“I built, tested, and implemented a successful Chief of Staff framework so you don’t have to… and I loved every minute of it. Come join the Chief of Staff Revolution!”

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Testimonials

  • “Really enjoyed this training program. I believe the course is industry agnostic enough to solve for the core purpose of the role even when the day to day or content is different.”

    — Jared, Chief of Staff, Self-Paced Graduate

  • “Nova truly exceeded my expectations. The materials were exceptionally well thought out and directly mirrored real-world activities, making it easy to apply what I learned to my day-to-day work. This wasn’t just another online course—it was a career-changing experience that has given me new clarity, skills, and confidence in my professional journey. Highly recommend to anyone looking to take the next step in their career or even for those who want to enhance their skills in their current career. This is an investment worth the time and money.”

    — Stephanie, Executive Assistant, Self-Paced Graduate

  • “I have been a Chief of Staff for the past 12 years, supporting a diverse range of functions including Operations, Service, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, and PMOs. The Nova CoS Certification was instrumental in consolidating all the responsibilities I handle for my C-suite, and it served as a valuable refresher, introducing new practices that I have since implemented. The course's structure, modules, and support made it manageable to complete while working full-time. Meeting Maggie at both the beginning and end of the course was inspiring; her story and perspective added a personal touch. The inclusion of other experts she brought in enriched the learning experience even further. I've recommended to our CEO's CoS that this certification be mandatory for any future CoS hires for our executives.”

    — Lorraine, Chief of Staff, Self-Paced Graduate

  • “Taking this course with Maggie helped me unlock better ways of working in my current role as an Executive Assistant and keeps me looking for ways to transition the work I do to be more aligned with Chief of Staff work. Thank you Nova Team for crafting such an amazingly informative course.”

    — Ashley, Executive Assistant, Self-Paced Graduate

  • “Amazing experience with Nova. 90% of the items covered I've been doing in my role/previous role, but to learn other ways and to see other formats, templates, etc. was extremely helpful. The hands-on experience was fabulous, and I absolutely loved the group work activities (something I was originally least excited for). This was helpful to learn from my peers who work in other industries on different methods/formats/ideas that we could all utilize/put into practice.”

    — Randa, Chief of Staff, In-Person Graduate

  • “I did the 3-Day Virtual on zoom. Excellent class, learned a multitude of new ideas, tools and templates. Enjoyed the break out collaborations and gained a lot of knowledge through them.”

    — Dolores, Executive Assistant, Virtual Cohort Graduate

We’re proud to receive stories of our students using their newfound knowledge and skills to thrive in their roles every day. To read some of these inspirational stories, click here.