Professional Management Certificate
Non-credit Career Development Courses 
The Professional Management Certificate explores key areas of management including communication, teamwork, problem solving and an understanding of the principles of business management and their interrelationships.
It also includes key concepts of organizational behaviour and the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations, as well as effective supervisory skills through theory and practical application.
Professional Management Certificate courses can also be taken as individual professional development seminars to brush up on your know-how or adding new skills to your professional repertoire.
- Seminars to complete: 4 core + 3 elective
- Number of hours: 7 classes X 14 hours = 98 hours
- Achievement: Professional Management Certificate
- Course Fee: Each two-day course is $575+GST effective May 1, 2018
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Grant FundingOur non-credit certificate programs may qualify for Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant Funding. |
Courses
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Fall 2018| Seminar Type | Seminar | Date |
| Required | Fundamentals of Project Management | |
| Required | Principles of Effective Leadership | Jan 10-11 |
| Required | Business Communication | Feb 5-6 |
| Required | Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Accountants | |
| Organizational Management | Elective Courses (3 are required) | |
| Elective | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | |
| Elective | Customer Care | Winter 2020 |
| Elective | Strategy and Risk Management | Apr 16-17 |
| Personnel Management | Elective Courses (3 are required) | |
| Elective | Performance Management | Nov 1-2 |
| Elective | Leading in a Diverse Environment | Nov 27-28 |
| Elective | Effective Recruitment and Retention | Apr 25-26 |
Course Descriptions
Fundamentals of Project Management |
Required |
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You will learn the fundamental tools and skills that support effective project management. Topics include project initiation, planning, controlling, implementing and closing. You will examine the role of the project manager with respect to team, client and stakeholder communications; common project management terminology; and how to apply project planning and control techniques to the workplace. |
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Principles of Effective Leadership |
Required |
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You will learn the skills and processes needed to increase leadership effectiveness. You will explore topics such as motivation, leadership style, implementing change, setting and achieving standards and corrective discipline. |
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Business Communication |
Required |
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| The focus is on the elements of clear, concise and efficient business communication. You will learn how to read the situation; set the tone and persuade all types of audiences in both oral and written communication. First, you will learn how to prepare concise, high-impact documents and presentations that achieve results which are essential for business success. You will have the opportunity to practice writing for situations that match your business needs (e.g. abstracts, proposals, reports and email correspondence). In the second day, you will learn to take your business ideas and translate them into quality presentations. As well, you will learn presentation assembly, public speaking skills, relaxation and grounding techniques that will leave you more confident in your oral communication skills. | ||
Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Accountants |
Required |
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In the course, Fundamentals of Accounting, you will learn how financial statements are prepared and how to interpret financial statements and data in order to make proper financial decisions. Topics include discussion of accounting and financial management principles, financial reporting, accounting processes and budgets, investment analysis, internal controls, audit principles, risk assessment and performance evaluation. This course is designed for non-accounting managers and personnel who must work with internal accounting/financial data. Please bring a calculator to this course. |
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
Elective |
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You will examine why conflict arises in the workplace, discuss the importance of resolution mechanisms and learn practical tips for managing conflict. You will also learn constructive routes to communication and agreement, consider your own method of dealing with conflict and practice options for communicating more effectively. |
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Customer Care |
Elective |
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You will learn the four components to taking care of your customers. Knowing your customer and their expectations; how to build rapport with your customer; create customer loyalty; and develop a solid customer relationship management (CRM) strategy will be discussed. |
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Strategy and Risk Management |
Elective |
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You will learn about strategic planning and the related subject of risk management. You will begin by exploring the question: "What is strategy?" and apply the answers to various real world examples. Finally, you will identify and prioritize various risks (financial and human resources, safety) and develop strategies and plans that mitigate organizational risk. |
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Performance Management |
Elective |
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Leading in a Diverse Environment |
Elective |
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You will learn about the various forms of diversity in the workplace including race, ethnicity, gender and multi generational workers. You will understand the rights and responsibilities of your position as a manager and those of your employees. You will explore various skills that will allow you to be empowered to avoid and manage conflicts in the workplace, and to create an inclusive work environment. |
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Effective Recruitment and Retention |
Elective |
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You will learn how to short-list candidates for an interview, common interview techniques, standard interview questions, behaviour based questions, how to write interview questions, illegal interview questions to avoid, how to asses interview responses, questions to ask references and choosing a successful candidate. |
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