Accelerated Leadership Certificate Program

Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits

In partnership with Graceland University

Course Outcomes Agenda

Why do more than half of all new managers fail within their first two years on the job? It’s all about preparation — or lack of it.

That’s why we designed this accelerated certificate program…crucial training that prepares you to effectively navigate the world of management — and avoid the mistakes that could hold you back.

Brought to you by SkillPath in partnership with Graceland University, this 3-day in-person certificate program provides you with the essentials you need to grow your management skills at an accelerated pace.

Earn a Professional Certificate: Join other goal-driven managers and supervisors and earn this valuable career credential. After 3 days of intensive learning, you’ll have the enhanced skills, knowledge and insights you need to be more successful in your leadership role. Complete the summative evaluation and receive a signed Certificate of Completion, along with a digital eBadge to display your new skills and competencies.

May be eligible for your company’s tuition reimbursement program. Check with your employer.

Course Outcomes

Effectively lead others with integrity, confidence and credibility
Mindfully guide employees through change and other organizational challenges
Create an inclusive environment that supports initiative, rewards creativity and recognizes achievements
Communicate with authority, listen effectively and improve organizational relationships
Eliminate wasted time, project logjams and missed deadlines to maximize efficiency
Improve employee performance and raise organizational productivity through coaching and training

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BONUS: SkillPath Unlimited Training —
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Upon paid completion of this program, you’ll receive a FREE 90-day pass to our SkillPath Unlimited Training digital library.

Free training to reinforce learning and improve retention
Unlimited access to our full library of on-demand webinars, micro-courses, eLearning videos and more!
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Course Agenda

15 hrs

Accreditations:HRCI and SHRM credits

Instructor-Led Training

Print Agenda

Session 1: The Fundamentals of Management

Master the manager-employee dynamic, including how to manage friends and former co-workers
Earn the trust of others — how to build your credibility and maintain it
Learn how to establish authority without being overbearing
Develop your own personal leadership style
Avoid common mistakes often made by new managers
Discover motivation techniques you can use for a variety of scenarios
Use proven strategies for resolving conflict, correcting problem behaviors and more

Session 2: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent, Inclusive Leader

Create a happier, more healthy work environment by developing an empathetic, mindful approach to management
Increase your self-awareness to sharpen your focus, facilitate more effective thinking and make better business decisions
Discover ways that successful leaders use emotional intelligence to their advantage — and how you can improve yours
Get tools for overcoming common barriers to diversity and inclusion and learn how to implement change without pushback or resentment
Develop new habits of inclusivity to move your whole team forward and to positively impact organizational change

Session 3: Business Communication: A Manager’s Guide

Discover the secret to projecting an aura of confidence and power
Use expert techniques for exerting influence on the actions and attitudes of others
Learn to communicate in a way that motivates and inspires others to action
Find out why skillful listening is your most powerful communication tool
Follow steps for handling complaints, gossip and other people’s conflicts without getting caught in the crossfire
Master practical solutions to communication challenges managers often face
Get the ground rules for communicating diplomatically in a variety of tough situations

Session 4: Time & Task Management

Reduce stress by adopting a systematic approach to urgency
Stay productive while regaining control during a crisis
Use a big-picture mentality and needs-based thinking to identify crucial activities, stay on track and accomplish more goals
Take a proactive approach to time and task management by quantifying workloads and tracking progress
Develop strategies for controlling distractions and limiting interruptions

Session 5: The Manager’s Role as Trainer & Coach

Review mentoring, tutoring and other essential teaching tools managers need
Reinforcement, retention and application — learn how to know if training is effective
Set meaningful objectives and measure individual skill development
Discover common barriers to learning — and how to get around them
Engage less than-enthusiastic employees and reluctant learners
Build emotional connections between your employees and training opportunities
Know when to delegate training — and when you should do it yourself

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