University of North Dakota

Supervisory and Managerial Skills

Course Name

Supervisory and Managerial Skills

Contact Hours: 300 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This course of study is for anyone that seeks or is currently in a supervisory and/or managerial role within an organization. Participants will be introduced to the fundamental skills required of new supervisors and/or managers as well as those with experience so as to position them for success in their supervisory or managerial positions. Students will gain a breadth of exposure to many topics essential to the supervision and managerial process.

Our program offers comprehensive training in many important areas, including:

  • Identify your leadership style
  • Explain characteristics of effective leaders
  • Implement an effective performance management plan
  • Effectively make decisions as a leader
  • Allocate your time more effectively
  • Improve listening and communication skills
  • Create an effective benchmarking program to measure productivity
  • Developing a corporate culture
  • Prepare for negotiations
  • Determine BATNA in negotiations
  • Identify essential skills for effective project management
  • Developing a High Performance Organization

It includes 9 course modules:
  1. Developing Effective Leadership Skills
  2. Performance Management
  3. Decision Making and Time Management
  4. Effective Interpersonal Communication and Assertion Skills
  5. Productivity and Benchmarking
  6. Management Essentials
  7. Negotiation Strategies
  8. Project Management
  9. High Performance Organizations

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, students will be well-prepared to step into a supervisory role.

Assessment

Assessment Tools:

  • Exams
  • Quizzes
  • Practical Experience
  • Online Exercises

Outline

To receive a complete and comprehensive course outline, please write to courseinfo@jeronline.com. Be certain to include both the complete course number and course title with your query.

Books

Students will receive access to all course materials: textbooks and supplementary materials. No additional purchase required.