- Basics of Supervision
- Leading by Example
- Influence
- Delegation
- Establishing Expectations
- Coaching
- Performance Management
- Managing Difficult Conversations
- Setting Goals
- Managing and Monitoring Work
- Dealing with Difficult People
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of leadership principles and how to lead effectively by example. Students will learn about team building, communication, problem-solving, and other topics related to leading others. At the end of this course, students will be able to build strong teams and foster creative collaboration in a professional environment. Course Objectives:- Understand the basics of leadership & team building
- Explore principles of effective communication
- Analyze methods for creating a collaborative culture
- Utilize problem-solving strategies
- Comprehend organizational development
- Evaluate approaches to successful decision making
- Create custom plans for setting goals & objectives
- Develop strategies for responding to criticism
- Design custom solutions based on program needs
- Implement techniques for leading by example
Leading Change in Educational Organizations
Course Description: This course is designed to analyze the fundamental behavioral concepts and process of organizations. The complex process of organizational change and how it can be managed through a collection of techniques. Issues such as forces related to creating the need for organizational change in human resource and educational organizations will be examined.Learning Objectives:- Explain the change process as an integral part of the organization and administration of a school system
- Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to function as a successful change agent in an educational institution
- Identify the various cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical issues that impact the change process in education
- Analyze the dynamics of the various roles played by the relevant publics in affecting change within educational organizations
- Explain the roles strategic design and strategic planning play in the change process
- Identify and apply those leadership skills necessary for planning, implementing, and leading future-focused change efforts in educational organizations
Course Description: This course prepares diplomats and foreign policy professionals to lead embassies, consulates, and international missions. Participants will explore management strategies, interagency coordination, security planning, personnel development, and strategic leadership of country teams. Through case studies and simulations, learners will strengthen their capacity to represent national interests while managing high-functioning, cross-cultural teams. Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours) Proficiency Level: Advanced Prerequisite: Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency Course Objectives:- Define the structure and mandate of diplomatic missions and country teams.
- Evaluate leadership roles and responsibilities of heads of mission.
- Apply strategic planning and visioning tools to mission operations.
- Manage personnel, budgets, and security with transparency and accountability.
- Foster interagency coordination and shared mission performance.
- Support morale, inclusion, and performance across diverse teams.
- Navigate crises, threats, and political transitions effectively.
- Lead public outreach and high-level representation for the mission.
- Coordinate policy messaging and bilateral or multilateral engagement.
- Develop a leadership plan for managing a country team in a complex environment.
Leading Diverse Schools
Course Description: This course is designed to study multicultural education and its link to school leadership, cultural understanding, and critical problems related to the organization of schools through the lens of human behavior. A focus is on the preparation of administrators to transform schools by understanding theoretical, sociological, political, and historical elements as they relate to ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionality, language, religion, and sexual orientation. In preparation for work in an increasingly diverse world, students in this course will engage in personal, professional, and organizational reflection.Learning Objectives:- Identify the challenges that school administrators face in ethnically diverse contexts
- Understand how and why principals do or do not promote inclusive practices in their schools
- Learn to develop and implement an educational diversity policy
Course Description The Lean Manufacturing course covers the principles and practices of Lean manufacturing, focusing on waste reduction, process improvement, and efficiency enhancement. Course Objectives- Understand Lean manufacturing principles.
- Learn techniques for waste reduction.
- Develop skills in process improvement.
- Emphasize efficiency and productivity enhancement.
- Prepare for the Lean Manufacturing certification exam.
- Explain Lean manufacturing principles.
- Implement techniques for waste reduction.
- Improve manufacturing processes.
- Enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Pass the Lean Manufacturing certification exam.
Learning and Cognition in Education
Course Description: This online course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of current research and theory related to learning and cognition in education. Participants will explore topics such as constructivism, information processing theory, memory systems, problem-solving strategies, motivation, and creativity. The course will also review strategies for teaching and learning in the classroom setting while helping participants develop an understanding of how cognitive processes influence student behavior. Course Objectives:- Develop an understanding of learning theories such as constructivism
- Learn about information processing theory and its implications for instruction
- Understand the different types of memory systems and their impact on learning
- Explore effective problem-solving strategies to help learners apply knowledge
- Gain an understanding of how motivation impacts learning
- Acquire skills for fostering meaningful creative experiences in the classroom
- Learn best practices for teaching with cognitive principles in mind
- Understand how students learn from errors when engaged in problem-solving tasks
- Discover ways to create a motivating learning environment that supports student progress
- Examine techniques for improving learner self-regulation skills in the classroom setting
Learning Styles
Course Description: This course outlines different learning styles and illustrates how to design and deliver effective learning experiences that appeal to these styles. You’ll even have a chance to check out your own preferred styles!Learning Objectives:- Analyze basic characteristics of different intelligence, learning, and assessment styles
- Analyze and determine personal Learning Style
- Distinguish between common classroom learning and assessment styles
- Analyze teaching strategies for different Learning and Assessment styles
Course Description: This course examines the legal and ethical considerations in aviation accident investigations. Students will learn about the legal framework, ethical dilemmas, and best practices for conducting investigations with integrity and fairness. Course Objectives:- Understand the legal framework for aviation accident investigations.
- Learn about ethical considerations in investigations.
- Explore best practices for conducting fair and unbiased investigations.
- Develop skills for navigating legal and ethical challenges.
- Navigate the legal framework for accident investigations.
- Address ethical dilemmas in aviation investigations.
- Conduct fair and unbiased investigations.
- Implement best practices for legal and ethical compliance.
Course Description: This course provides training on addressing legal and ethical issues in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about legal requirements, ethical considerations, and decision-making frameworks to enhance patient care and organizational compliance. Outcomes:- Address legal and ethical issues in healthcare settings.
- Implement effective decision-making frameworks for legal and ethical issues.
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Educate staff on legal and ethical considerations.
- Enhance patient care and organizational compliance through effective legal and ethical practices.
- Introduction to Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Understanding Legal Requirements and Ethical Standards
- Decision-Making Frameworks for Legal and Ethical Issues
- Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards
- Addressing Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
- Educating Staff on Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Monitoring and Evaluating Legal and Ethical Compliance
- Continuous Improvement for Legal and Ethical Practices
- Case Studies in Legal and Ethical Decision-Making
- Best Practices in Addressing Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
