Professional Manager

Why Attend

This certified course develops general and foundational management skills and prepares participants for the MPC assessment and certification. Participants will gain insight into the competencies necessary to lead and manage in today's dynamic workplace. They will explore core management functions critical to perform day to day activities, and learn about the different management styles they need to develop and apply. The course also lends participants the opportunity to recognize coaching as an important management asset to motivate others, overcome barriers and solve business challenges. Finally, participants will explore leadership, and understand why they need to lead as well as manage if they intend to maintain a healthy work environment and achieve desired results.

Course Methodology

This course relies on active participation as a core activity when working on business scenarios and case studies to impart critical knowledge and skills about the management function and its core activities. It also utilizes assessment and group debriefs to help participants explore their preferred management and leadership styles.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the various management functions and the skills associated with each one of them
Develop key managerial competencies essential in conducting related tasks and activities
Apply a coaching approach to improve performance and maximize results
Distinguish between types of motivational approaches and when to utilize each
Employ a variety of analytical and problem-solving tools and methods when dealing with business challenges
Improve essential leadership habits critical to the success of a professional manager