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Supervisory Management Certificate Program

Become a better leader

Let’s face it – expertise in a chosen field does not automatically make someone a good supervisor.  Supervisors must learn important soft skills to build strong, inclusive, and adaptable teams. Whether you are a new or aspiring supervisor, a certificate in supervisory management will provide valuable information and resources that will help you be a successful leader.

Foster a diverse and inclusive team

Classes offered in the Supervisory Management Certificate Program have been updated to prioritize the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. Learn more about these changes.

How the Certificate Works: 

Take 3 core(required) classes and 3 electives in 5 years and earn a Supervisory Management Certificate.

Through a combination of instructor-led discussions and small group activities, you will:

Core (required) Classes:  

Electives:

Questions? Contact ce@uwec.edu. We are glad to help!  

Not interested in taking the whole certificate? You can also take individual classes to meet your professional needs. 

Programs in Supervisory Management Certificate

  1. Courageous Communication

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Now, more than ever, learning to communicate well can make all the difference. Explore how conflict, intentionality, emotional intelligence and inspiration intersect to improve your communication-as an individual and a team.

  2. Cross-Cultural Communication

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Build skills to communicate across cultures, prevent misunderstandings, and navigate conflict with confidence through interactive learning and real-world application.

  3. Emotional Intelligence and Empowerment

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Leverage your strengths and values to draw out the abilities and talents of others. In this elective course, learn to overcome personal challenges and use your emotional intelligence to empower results.

  4. Employee Evaluation and Performance Management

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Are you providing valuable feedback to your team? Learn proven techniques for assessing employee performance and effectively communicating feedback.

  5. Leading Change When You're Not a Change Professional

    Format
    Online
    Category

    In this era of rapid innovation, change is a daily reality for organizations. Even small shifts can have significant impacts. Supervisors and team leaders are vital in helping teams adapt and thrive through ongoing transformation.

  6. Learning to Lead

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Good leaders continually look for new ways to effectively lead their team. Learning to Lead will challenge and inspire you, whether you’ve been in a leadership role for a long time or you have recently taken on a supervisory role.

  7. Orientation,​ Time Management, and Delegation

    Format
    Online
    Category

    Enhance your leadership skills to create a strong onboarding program and to empower your team.

  8. Respectful Workplace Training

    Format
    Online
    Category

    This online training will cover topics such as #metoo and welcoming diversity beyond legal compliance training by focusing on training bystanders to become allies. Help create a zero-tolerance workplace.

Not seeing a program you're interested in? Check out our previously offered programs in the Supervisory Management Certificate.