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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. Emotional Intelligence and Empowerment

    Online

    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.

  2. Employee Evaluation and Performance Management

    Online

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

  3. Leading Through Challenge and Conflict

    Online

    Challenging events require a high degree of trust in you as a leader and skillful conflict management techniques. This online course will focus on some of the most critical skills a leader must have to earn trust and credibility from their colleagues.

  4. Learning to Lead

    Online

    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.

  5. Mentoring for Professional Impact

    Online

    This elective course will help you discover strategies for guiding effective mentor/mentee relationships. Explore innovative approaches to building and evaluating mentoring programs tied to performance metrics.

  6. Multi-Generational Teams: How to be an Effective Leader in the 21st Century

    Online

    This program equips supervisors to lead successful teams that bridge the generational gap. Learn to manage five distinct generations, from recent grads to near-retirees, and unlock the strengths of each.

  7. Orientation,​ Time Management, and Delegation

    Online

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

  8. Transforming Teams and Organizations Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Leadership

    Online

    Embrace diversity, promote inclusion, and transform your organization with our EDI program. This program will explore leadership impact, address bias, and develop strategies to create an inclusive culture.

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