Essentials of People Management certificate

Program Overview

The Essentials of People Management certificate program at Wilmington University equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to become innovative leaders who foster a positive workplace culture. The program includes core courses in human resource management, leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as elective courses that allow students to customize their certificate to align with their career goals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Essentials of People Management certificate program at Wilmington University is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become innovative leaders who can foster a healthy and productive workplace culture that values justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This certificate program is suitable for team members aspiring to supervisory roles and supervisors seeking to upskill for career advancement.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of human resource management.
• Acquire the leadership competencies and skills required to effectively manage people and teams.
• Gain insights into the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their application in the workplace.
• Prepare for success in various leadership roles across industries and disciplines.

Program Description:

• The certificate program consists of 5 courses, totaling 15 credits.
• Students complete four required core courses:
• Introduction to Business
• Foundations of People Management
• Foundations of Innovative Leadership
• Managing Diversity
• Students select the remaining three elective credits from an approved list of courses in business, sociology, psychology, human resource management, or sport management, allowing them to customize their certificate to align with their career goals.