Management in the 21st Century

Course code:26-SS-230
Dates:March 2-27, 2026 Alternate Course Dates
Location:Online
Instructor:William Draves
Fee: $245.00

Description

Elevate your management style and leadership skills to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced workplace. Learn how to break through barriers, achieve organizational goals, and increase employee satisfaction and productivity.

This course provides modern management strategies designed to help you enhance collaboration and strengthen team performance while developing innovative leadership techniques that drive success. You will learn practical approaches to improve employee engagement and workplace culture, as well as strategies to navigate challenges and implement effective solutions that support long-term organizational growth.

Course Outcomes

  1. Understand the principles of collaboration in management
  2. Develop strategies to improve team performance through collaboration
  3. Recognize the importance of relationship-building in leadership
  4. Create a personalized action plan for collaborative management
Who Should Take This Course?
  • New and experienced managers looking to enhance leadership skills
  • Business owners seeking to improve team collaboration
  • HR professionals aiming to create a high-performance work culture
  • Supervisors and team leads wanting to engage and motivate employees

Notes

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

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