Management

Engaged employees are more productive, efficient and loyal. They provide better customer service, have higher morale and contribute to higher business performance overall. This is where effective managers shine. Focus on relevant, practical and in-demand skills explored and practiced in the Professional Managerment Certificate to level-up your managerial skills.

Communication, Teamwork and Problem-solving

Explore a career in management and develop, or hone, skills essential to management such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Through the Centre for Continuing Education’s Professional Management Certificate, you will learn the key concepts of organizational behaviour as well as effective supervisory skills. The Professional Management Certificate is designed for both experienced managers wanting to gain or practice specific knowledge and new managers who want to make an impact within their workplace.

Industry-relevant Skills

You will focus on practical, industry-relevant skills, which can be immediately implemented in any role in any workplace. A U of R professional certificate provides you with a competitive edge as you seek to excel in your current role, aim for a promotion or take on new and challenging roles.

Learn how to engage employees and increase productivity as you are able to better understand the behaviours of your work groups and the individuals in your organization. Transition from manager to leader or pivot to other management roles with the skills you gain in this certificate program.

Expand Your Professional Network

Connect with other managers in remote or in-person courses as you work toward your Professional Management Certificate. Expand your professional network as you connect with peers in group and table projects and scenarios. Professional development is a critical part of a career path and this program provides you with the key skills for managing in the workplace.

Professional Management Certificate Requirements

To complete the Centre for Continuing Education Professional Management Certificate, you will complete seven courses - four required and three elective courses.

In your required courses, you will cover topics such leadership, project management, communication, accounting for non-accountants. Use your three elective courses to customize your certificate, choosing negotiation and conflict resolution, customer service, strategy or performance management, navigating Indigenous business relationships, or recruitment and retention.

Required Courses (4)

• Fundamental Project Management Principles
• Principles of Effective Leadership
• Business Communication
• Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Accountants

Elective Courses (3)

• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service Excellence
• Strategy and Risk Management
• Performance Management
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Navigating Indigenous Business Relationships
• Effective Recruitment and Retention

What is Management?

Management is a systematic approach to running a business that emphasizes long-term strategic planning and organizational efficiency. Find your clear vision and strategies to achieve sustainable growth in your organization by motivating and aligning your team towards common goals. Ensure you have the right people in the right roles and that the organizational structure supports your business strategy.  

By creating a business culture based on your organization's vision, beliefs and values, you will help maintain consistency and control over all business operations. Management can range from day-to-day tasks to strategic, long-term planning, helping your business or organization run more efficiently and effectively. 

Companies with strong management practices are 20% more productive than those with poor management practices. (Insights by Stanford Business)