Introduction to Management

$95.00

Introduction to Management is designed for current and prospective managers seeking to understand the foundations of effective management. Managers are employed across industries, functions, and organizational structures to oversee different-sized depart-ments, teams, and groups of workers. However, there are fundamental tools, techniques, skills, and competencies that can help all managers navigate workplace relationships, coach and mentor employees, and lead high-performing teams in accordance with HR laws and managerial best practices. This course will dive into these topics and test acquired knowledge through exercises, games, review checkpoints, and a final assessment.

Introduction to Management is designed for current and prospective managers seeking to understand the foundations of effective management. Managers are employed across industries, functions, and organizational structures to oversee different-sized depart-ments, teams, and groups of workers. However, there are fundamental tools, techniques, skills, and competencies that can help all managers navigate workplace relationships, coach and mentor employees, and lead high-performing teams in accordance with HR laws and managerial best practices. This course will dive into these topics and test acquired knowledge through exercises, games, review checkpoints, and a final assessment.

Credits

  • 3 HRCI Credits

  • 3 SHRM PDCs

  • 3 ATD CI Credits

  • 3 PMI PDUs:

    • 0.25 Ways of Working PDUs

    • 2 Power Skills PDUs

    • 0.75 Business Acumen PDUs

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key strategies for managing people, including remote workers

  • Distinguish between managers and individual contributors as well as the various types of organizational structures

  • Describe the process of hiring, training, and developing employees and memorize key HR laws

  • Support an empowered team and promote high employee performance

  • Identify the various types of difficult employee behavior and understand when to coach, discipline, or terminate an employee

  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence and identify strategies for in-person and virtual communication

  • Determine what should occur before, during, and after a meeting

  • Approach negotiation thoughtfully by considering the negotiation type and employing tools like reservation price, ZOPA, and BATNA

  • Demonstrate time management skills, including prioritization and setting SMART goals

  • Support change initiatives within your organization and minimize employee resistance

Accreditations

Estimated Time to Complete: 3 hours

Access Time: 90 days

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of each course has been completed. Course completion can be viewed from within the course platform.