Leadership and Management Essentials (Formerly Professional Management)
Overview
This certificate program is tailored to individuals looking to develop essential leadership skills, master team management, and excel in negotiations and conflict resolution. The program consists of five (5) courses which will teach learners the essential skills of leadership and management. Previously the Professional Management Certificate.
These courses provide a solid foundation of business skills and practices for supervisors, managers, and technical professionals who require functional management and leadership training. Learners will acquire fundamental leadership skills that are highly sought after in various industries. This program can lead to team leadership roles, where you will manage teams effectively, increasing your chances of promotions. Your ability to handle conflicts and negotiations will set you apart as a problem solver, which is a valuable skill in any workplace.
Who should attend?
- 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.
Courses
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Coaching, Mentoring and Networking
In this course you'll learn to:
- Identify your style of influencing others and its appropriateness;
- Use coaching as a key management and leadership skill;
- Use coaching as a tool to diminish micro-management;
- Use coaching as a tool to strengthen employee engagement;
- Use coaching as a tool to enhance organizational innovation;
- Improve your coaching skills through the use of a variety of practical tools;
- Become an effective mentor in relation to a mentee's career aspirations.
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Conflict Management and Negotiations
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Identify different types of conflict;
- Apply various approaches to conflict;
- Identify and use various influencing factors in conflict mitigation;
- Manage workplace conflict effectively using a variety of strategies;
- Reduce the likelihood of conflict with colleagues; and
- Negotiate confidently using specific negotiation principles.
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Fundamentals of Leadership
In this course, you will learn how to:
- 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
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Management Excellence
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Understand and appreciate the expectations of all stakeholders with a focus on team contributors;
- Understand and analyze teams based on the elements of effective teams; and
- Appropriately adjust your leadership style according to the competence and maturity of your team.
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Performance Management
In this course you'll learn to:
- Understand and appreciate the expectations of all stakeholders with a focus on team contributors;
- Understand and analyze teams based on the elements of effective teams; and
- Appropriately adjust your leadership style according to the competence and maturity of your team.
Program 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 | |
| Conflict Management and Negotiations | Part 1: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Performance Management | Part 1: Monday, February 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Coaching, Mentoring and Networking | Part 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon | |
| Management Excellence | Part 1: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
| Part 2: Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. to noon |
Winter 2025
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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.
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.
