Fundamentals of Leadership
Overview
Enhance your leadership skills to engage and empower staff, build high-performing teams, and lead/manage effectively with the Fundamentals of Leadership course. Learn about different types of leadership and leadership tools in order to build your leadership toolkit. This course will help you become a stronger and more effective leader by teaching you how to assess situations and adapt your leadership style in different contexts to become an exceptional leader for your team.
Who should attend?
You may use the knowledge and skills developed through this course to improve your leadership and managerial effectiveness, such as:
- Executive, managers, supervisors and team leaders;
- Entrepreneurs and business owners;
- Project managers and consultants;
- Business leaders who are going through change; and
- Anyone looking to build their leadership and managerial skills.
What you'll learn
- Understand the progress of leadership and management and what it means today
- Design your own personalized leadership plan
- Discover the key competencies of "transformational leadership"
- Encourage productive leadership and adapt to leadership style
Course information
Winter 2025
| Fundamentals of Leadership | Part 1: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
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| Part 2: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
Winter 2025
| Registration fee | Registration status |
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| $450 CAD + HST |
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Discounts
The Alumni/Staff Discount applies to registration in this program/course.
If you are alumni or staff, contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca with your Student/Banner ID before registering for details about how to apply this discount.
Registration
You can register for this course through the secure online registration form. All course fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Online meeting times
This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).
Google Meet, Zoom or Kaltura Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
- Content presentations and/or videos;
- Hands-on exercises;
- Case discussions and simulations;
- Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
- Concept and topic discussions; and
- Topic reflections.
This is an open enrolment course.
Those completing Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning open enrolment offerings (e.g. certificate programs, courses, workshops, microcertifications, etc.) are subject to the policies of Ontario Tech University and Continuous Learning. Ontario Tech policies can be found in the Policy library. Continuous Learning policies can be found in the Regulations section of the Continuous Learning website. Specifically, those completing open enrolment offerings are expected to adhere to the General and Open enrolment regulations.
Requirements
To successfully complete the course, you must:
- Register and make full payment for the course;
- Attend all course meeting times;
- Actively participate in all components of the course; and
- Successfully complete any assigned work by due date
Technology requirements
Video conferencing
Online learning requirements:
- Computer or device with internet access
- Stable internet or data connection
- Microphone
- Webcam*
- Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset)
*Webcam is preferred but not required.
Material requirements
There are no additional materials required for this program.
Funding Options
You may be eligible for funding under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, you can find more information on our website.
Contact our Continuous Learning funding experts to determine your or your organization’s eligibility for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. We can customize programs specifically for your organizational needs. Contact us for more information.
