Course dates announced for leadership certificate series for managers

By Anne Krapfl
February 15, 2024

Course dates are set for Year 2 of a leadership skills certificate program introduced last spring by university human resources (UHR). The professional development opportunity offers management-level employees (as defined in Workday) a no-cost way to build their skills, both practical skills for everyday use and leadership behaviors for challenging issues.

The series includes eight virtual courses offered by LinkedIn Learning and six instructor-led courses (in-person and virtual) offered quarterly by Employee and Family Resources (EFR), Iowa State's Employee Assistance Program provider. There isn't a specific order or timeframe in which courses must be completed to receive the certificate. EFR courses begin this week.

How it works

rectangular certificate with cardinal and gold accents

All 14 courses are listed in the Learning app in Workday, where supervisors can register for their selections. Under "topics" in the course catalog, select "managers at ISU" and then "UHR Leadership Skills Certificate." LinkedIn Learning course progress is updated automatically, and EFR instructors receive a roster of registered employees and confirm attendance with UHR. After completing all courses, the employee will receive a printed certificate and an electronic badge of completion for use in their email signatures.

If you're not sure where to begin, UHR recommends attending one instructor-led course and completing one or two LinkedIn Learning courses each month to earn a certificate in approximately six months.

 

Employee Family Resources instructor-led courses

Course

First offering

2nd offering

3rd offering

4th offering

Communicating in Challenging Situations

Feb. 16
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

June 6
(10-11 a.m.)
Virtual*

Dec. 5
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

Sept. 12
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

Effective Leadership and Communication

Feb. 22
(1-3 p.m.)
3512 MU

May 16
(1-3 pm.)
MU Cardinal Room

Aug. 8
(1-3 p.m.)
location TBA

Oct. 17
(1-3 p.m.)
location TBA

Know How to Use Your EAP as a Supervisor

Feb. 27
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

June 11
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

Sept. 18
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

Oct. 23
(1-2 p.m.)
Virtual*

Building an Effective Team

March 6
(10 a.m.-noon)
MU Campanile Room

April 9
(1-3 pm.)
MU Oak Room

July 11
(1-3 p.m.)
location TBA

Oct. 8
(1-3 p.m.)
location TBA

Managing Conflict

March 28
(10 a.m.-noon)
MU Oak Room

April 18
(10 a.m.-noon)
MU Oak Room

July 17
(10 a.m.-noon)
location TBA

Nov. 13
(10 a.m.-noon)
location TBA

Leading with Your Best Self

May 8
(10-11 a.m.)
Virtual*

Aug. 1
(10-11 a.m.)
Virtual*

Nov. 7
(10-11 a.m.)
Virtual*

NA

*Microsoft Teams

 

The eight LinkedIn Learning courses are:

  • Coaching and Developing Employees
  • Managing Teams
  • Boosting Your Team's Productivity
  • Delegating Tasks
  • Managing Employee Performance Problems
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Developing Credibility as a Leader
  • Body Language for Leaders

Questions about the certificate program may be directed to Lisa Goodman, wellness program specialist in UHR.