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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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Go big, get prepared.

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.

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.

First, what is a Chief of Staff?

Is the Chief of Staff role right for you? Take our quiz to find out.

The Nova Journey

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    Take the Nova Certification course.

    Sharpen your skills, access invaluable tools, and deepen your understanding of the Chief of Staff role. Whether you're new or experienced, this course offers strategies and insights to elevate your leadership and impact.

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    Advance your career.

    Leverage your course assignments, numerous resources, deep understanding of the role, and renewed Chief of Staff confidence to excel in your current position or take the next step in your Chief of Staff journey.

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    Tap into our community of support.

    With various coaching options designed to meet you where you are, when you need it. Take advantage of CoS tools & templates, Nova Chat series, and loads of additional resources. Students always receive a discount.

Nova now accepts payment plans! Learn more here.

Pay monthly installments (6 or 12 months), or 4 interest-free payments.

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Introducing Nova Chief of Staff to Professionals

Introducing Nova:

Chief of Staff Certification

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 Chief of Staff certifies students through a self-paced online course, hosted by an accredited university, with coursework based on actual CoS duties and endorsed by a list of industry experts.

View the course syllabus here.
View student stories here.
View case studies here.

Nova’s Chief of Staff Certification is proudly endorsed by:

Meet Nova’s Founder: Maggie Olson

Our founder Maggie Olson created Nova Chief of Staff for current and aspiring leaders who want to learn how to effectively support executive leadership in a business setting.

A former CoS to a president at a Fortune 40 company, Maggie crafted Nova Chief of Staff and our groundbreaking coursework from real-world experience to prepare students for the expectations of the job.

“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!”

Hear from our students! Watch the Nova Testimonial Video.

Testimonials

  • “I walked away from Nova’s course with immensely greater confidence and validation that I can do the job of Chief of Staff and the resources to hit the ground running. From the numerous hands-on assignments, to the in-person touchpoints with Maggie, to the optional engagement opportunities with other students, this is the most well-rounded online course I have ever seen. ”

  • “With our department in the early stages of creating a Chief of Staff position, I truly feel well prepared to present myself as a candidate for the role. And thanks to Nova’s course, I’m confident that I can help guide my team through the creation phase of the CoS role with my new understanding of the unlimited uses for the position and the frameworks & roadmap to set the position up for success.”

  • “As a Senior EA who’s been tapped to move into a Chief of Staff role for my leader, I didn’t know where to start. I was excited for the challenge but my confidence was lacking. After completing the Chief of Staff Certification I feel ready! Nova helped me identify what to focus on, areas I was well-suited to address, and gave me countless ideas, templates, and processes to help me be an effective CoS.

    Thank you, Nova!”

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