In today's dynamic environment, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte's online Leadership Essentials Professional Certificate program equips you with essential leadership and management skills, preparing you to guide your organization with confidence and clarity. Our program offers leadership training in three key areas:
- Understanding yourself as a leader. Recognize your own leadership style, how you are perceived, and how to optimize your leadership approach to inspire and guide your team effectively.
- Understanding and engaging your team. Collaborate with your diverse team members and develop strategies that foster high levels of buy-in and performance.
- Leading with confidence and clarity. Enhance your problem-solving skills, process management abilities, and organizational effectiveness to navigate both planned and unexpected changes.
Our Leadership Essentials Certificate program is designed to upskill individuals in leadership and management, making it ideal for early- to mid-career managers, project managers, and HR professionals seeking to enhance their leadership abilities.
There are no prerequisites to enter the program.
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Why Should I Choose this Program?
Flexibility is key in a changing environment. We recognize that you are juggling multiple responsibilities in both your professional and personal life. Our certificate format allows you to start at any time, work at your own pace, and often choose the learning environment that best suits you.
Who Should Attend?
- Early-career and mid-level managers and leaders
- Project managers engaged in change initiatives
- Human resource professionals engaged in change initiatives
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
Attendance Requirements
To receive your record of attendance, full participation is expected. Participants must be present at the beginning of each course and be in attendance through the duration of each course in order to receive the record of attendance. Credit hours will only be adjusted under extenuating circumstances.
To earn the Leadership Essentials Certificate you must complete all 8 courses. Take the courses in any order you wish.
It is highly encouraged that participants complete all courses within 16 months.