Management Certificate
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Print- Management Boot Camp – Build essential management skills to set clear expectations, engage employees, and address performance issues effectively.
- Management in the 21st Century – Explore modern leadership strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve team dynamics, and boost workplace productivity.
- Managing Generations in the Workplace – Learn how to understand generational differences, motivate diverse teams, and bridge communication gaps for a more cohesive work environment.
Enhance your management and leadership skills with this comprehensive certificate program designed for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. A strong foundation in management is essential for career success, and this program provides practical strategies to help you effectively manage employees by setting clear expectations and improving engagement, foster collaboration and lead high-performing teams, understand and manage generational differences in the workplace, and implement proven leadership techniques to drive organizational success.
Gain essential tools and strategies to elevate your leadership and improve team performance in today’s dynamic work environment.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Master effective management techniques to boost employee engagement and productivity
- Develop collaborative leadership skills to enhance teamwork and performance
- Understand generational differences and apply tailored leadership strategies
- Improve motivation and communication to foster a positive work culture
- Implement practical management tools for long-term leadership success
Who Should Take This Certificate?
- Current supervisors and managers who want to strengthen their leadership and management skills
- Emerging leaders preparing to step into supervisory or management roles
- Team leads seeking strategies to engage employees and improve performance
- Business owners looking to enhance collaboration and leadership within their organizations
- Professionals who want to better understand generational differences and foster a positive workplace culture
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.
Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
There are still openings remaining at this time.