High Impact Leadership
Being a leader means always evolving your skillset. Skills like communications, assertiveness, consensus building and engagement are critical to your professional success. By cultivating positive relationships and encouraging non-confrontational interactions, you can see your productivity and engagement increase. Learn and hone these skills and more in the High Impact Leadership Microcertificate.
Lead and Inspire
Drive positive change within your organization by leading and inspiring others. High impact leadership is multi-faceted – you must have emotional agility and be able to manage your own emotions and understand the emotions of others. You must communicate a clear vision and purpose, which will align your team’s efforts to a common goal.
Navigate Complex Dynamics
Leadership requires navigating complex relationships and organizational dynamics. Understand personal power, sources of power, power dynamics and learn strategies to exert influence in these ever-shifting landscapes.
Foster Trust with Authenticity
With this U of R microcertificate, you will learn to consider the interconnectedness of the organization and make better decisions that consider a broader impact. You will examine the role of transparency in fostering trust and the value of being authentic to develop relationships.
In the High Impact Leadership Professional Microcertificate, learn the skills employers value – communications, assertiveness and consensus building. Then, apply them on the job immediately to achieve greater impact and success in your role.
Benefits of High Impact Leadership
- Increased productivity
- Improved communication
- Improved employee engagement
- Enhanced innovation
- Better decision making
- Positive workplace culture
- Increased revenue
High Impact Leadership Courses
To complete the Centre for Continuing Education High Impact Leadership Microcertificate, you will complete three courses: Each course focuses on a different element of leadership including how to use effective communication and assertive leadership skills to get the results you want, even when there is conflict or differing power dynamics.
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Navigate Difficult Conversations
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Manage Power Dynamics
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Assertive Leadership
Courses are offered in-person and remote.
Unique to microcertificates at the U of R, you earn a digital badge with each course you complete. Earn all three badges to complete a digital microcertificate. Share these microcredentials on your resumé or with potential employers online as proof you’ve invested in your communication skills.
Register now for the High Impact Leadership Microcertificate.
Learn and Hone Leadership Skills
This program is applicable to every industry. This Professional Microcredential badged courses can help boost your resume by providing on-the-job skills and competencies. Employers are looking for confident, assertive, emotionally intelligent leaders who can lead and be part of a team. Build and hone these skills to meet and exceed your boss’ expectations!
Highlighted Skills
- Navigate your emotions
- Communicate effectively
- Navigate complicated power dynamics
- Influence your team’s dynamics
- Lead with authenticity
- Foster trust with your colleagues, teams and stakeholders
- Increase engagement
- Value diverse perspectives
Professional Microcertificate High Impact Leadership
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Short, skill-based microcredential courses and programs for your professional development with the Centre for Continuing Education.
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As I progress into a leadership role, the information taught in this class will help me to better handle situations and be more aware of the power dynamics in my office.
Why Study High Impact Leadership at the University of Regina?
Not only are leadership skills your key to success and career advancement, improving your leadership skills with the Centre for Continuing Education at the U of R provides you access to smaller class sizes, local networking opportunities and pathways to further professional development opportunities – all at competitive prices. Increase your employability and earning potential with the High Impact Leadership Microcertificate , or hand-pick any specific course, and find out why professional development with Continuing Education should be part of your career plan.
Flexibility
- Take the microcertificate online or in person at the historic and conveniently located College Avenue Campus in Regina.
- Designed to be completed at your own pace, complete the High Impact Leadership Microcertificate in as little as 4 months, or take up to 2 years.
- Each course may be scheduled as 2 in-person days or 3 remote half-days, so you can fit courses into your busy schedule.
- Select one course to quickly target a specific skill. Take courses on their own as stand-alone professional development opportunities or combine them and take advantage of carefully curated set of skills.
Access Funding
- University of Regina Alumni Association (URAA) Professional Development Award ($500 per term) is available to all U of R alumni, including those who have completed Continuing Education professional certificates or microcertificates.
- Canada Training Credit is a refundable tax credit providing access to $250 each year with unused amounts carried forward to future years for a maximum lifetime amount of $5,000. Find out more about funding.
Qualify for the URAA Professional Development Award – $500 per term!
Industry Expert Instructors
All Centre for Continuing Education professional development instructors are working professionals in their field. They bring real-world project management expertise to the classroom, ensuring you learn practical skills you can immediately apply in the workplace.Digital, Shareable Credentials
Earn a digital badge for each course in the microcertificate. Earn a digital microcertificate when you complete all three courses. What does this mean? It means you have proof of your investment and your skill development. Using MyCreds, your University of Regina digital credential wallet, you can share your success with those that matter. Share your achievement on LinkedIn and other digital platforms so your boss – or your future boss – can see!
Skills You'll Learn in High Impact Leadership
Leadership is a crucial skill set because it enables individuals to inspire and guide others towards achieving common goals. Effective leaders possess the ability to communicate clearly, make strategic decisions and foster a collaborative environment. They motivate their teams, manage conflicts and drive innovation, which are essential for personal and organizational success. Strong leadership cultivates a positive culture, enhances employee engagement and ensures adaptability in the face of challenges. In essence, leadership is vital for driving progress and achieving sustainable growth in any organization.
- Inspire others
- Communicate clearly
- Foster collaboration
- Enhance engagement
- Manage conflict
- Drive innovation
100% Remote Courses High Impact Leadership
Program Requirements and Credentials
- Courses are offered remotely.
- Remote courses are delivered as three half-day sessions in one week.
- Courses can be taken in any order, there are no prerequisites and no prior education or experience is required.
Required Courses
- Navigate Difficult Relationships
- Manage Power Dynamics
- Assertive Leadership
Earn a digital, shareable badge for each course you complete in this microcertificate program. Complete all three courses within two years and earn a digital Professional Microcertificate.
What can I do with a digital credential?
You now have proof of your investment and your skill development. Using MyCreds, your University of Regina digital credential wallet, you can share your success with those that matter. Share your achievement on LinkedIn and other digital platforms so your boss – or your future boss – can see!
Digital Credentials
Instructor Highlight
Jacquie Messer-Lepage has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, consulting, strategic planning, research and adult education. Her background includes Labour Relations, Privacy, First Nations and Metis Relations, Rural Health, Systems Programming, and even work as a Private Investigator.
She is currently the Executive Director and Registrar with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.
Your Professional Development Questions Answered
Not sure where to start? Have questions about professional development at the Centre for Continuing Education?
- What is professional development?
- What do I get when I complete CCE professional development programs?
- Can I get funding?
- How am I assessed?
- Do I have to be admitted to the U of R to take CCE professional development?
- Can you help me decide what I should take?
- How are courses delivered?
Your Course is Starting! What You Need To Know
UR Community is where you’ll find your program’s online classroom for all courses. Course information like program resources, information from instructors, Zoom links and more will be posted and shared in UR Community.
If you don't already have an account, our Student Services team will create an account for you. Login information will be e-mailed to you before the course starts. Please make sure you can login. If you experience any issues logging in, please contact Student Services.
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Location
In-person courses are located in the College Building on the College Avenue Campus at 2155 College Avenue.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the parking lots located on the south side of the College Building. Parking is $2/hour. You can pay to park using the pay stations located in the parking lot and in the main entrance of the College Building or by downloading the PayByPhone app or visiting paybyphone.com. The following information is required to set up an account:
- Mobile phone number
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- License plate of vehicle(s)
Refreshments
At our in-person courses, we provide the essentials you need to have a productive learning experience. We provide:
- Lunch, unless otherwise specified
- A selection of coffee, tea and beverages
- Snacks
- Water refill stations
Please enter any dietary requirements when you register online.
Students who withdraw more than 10 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund minus $30 administration fee. If a student registers 10 business days or less prior to the course, they are eligible for a transfer credit only.
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The University of Regina and the Centre for Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel courses or programs due to insufficient registration or other unforeseen events. If this occurs, participants will be given every opportunity to transfer into another course or refunds will be issued. Decisions regarding withdrawal and/or refunds may be appealed to the Dean, Centre for Continuing Education.
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