USU recognizes the importance of investing in developing leaders (both formal and informal leaders) to become better for those they lead. USU also recognizes that better leaders make better contributors to the university’s mission. In the end, this effort will impact those that the institution serves, namely students, faculty, staff, administrators, and future world leaders.
What is the Leading at USU Certificate and how do I get started?
The Leading at USU series is a collection of live trainings (virtually and classroom) designed to help USU leaders and supervisors in their roles.
Topics
- Supervisor's First 90-day Checklist
- Effective Communication
- Strategies for Recognizing, Motivating and Engaging Employees
- Developing Performance
- Managing Difficult Employees
- Understanding Employment Law
- Overview of FMLA and ADA
- Title IX for Supervisors
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Hiring Right
- Compensation Strategies
- Coaching for Success
- Setting a Vision
- Execute Effectively without Micromanagement
- Building Trust on a Team
Sign up for the Introduction to Leading at USU course to get started and learn more about the certificate.
What courses are available in the Leading at USU series and how do I enroll?
Leaders can enroll in individual courses based on interest or needs; or you can work towards the certificate by completing all the listed classes below. Leaders do not need to take the courses in order; however, some courses have prerequisites, as listed.
Course enrollment is available through the university's Institutional Learning Management System (ILS). Click on the links below to enroll for courses individually.
What is the time commitment for completing the Leading at USU Certificate?
The Leading at USU Certificate comprises 26 courses, each lasting approximately two hours, resulting in a total in-class time commitment of 52 hours. Learners should also allocate additional time for completing and applying homework projects as assigned.
Most learners complete the program within 1-2 years, although it is possible to finish in as little as 6 months. This flexibility allows participants to tailor the pace of their learning journey to align with their individual preferences and commitments.
Leading at USU Certification Course Requirements
Leading at USU Foundational Courses Part A-D:- Leading at USU Part A: Effective Communication
- (NOTE: You must take Part A courses in order.)
- Module 1: Your DISC Profile
- Module 2: Effective DISC Communication
- Module 3: DISC Leadership Strategies
- Leading at USU Part B: Performance Management
- Leading at USU Part C: Stuff You Should Know as a Leader
- Leading at USU Part D: Employee Life Cycle
- Managing the Whirlwind
- Creating an Irresistible Culture
- (NOTE: Managing the Whirlwind course is recommended as prerequisite.)
- Module 1: Vision and Meaningful Work
- Module 2: Values and Behaviors
- Module 3: Recognition, Social and Environment
- Coaching for Development
- Leading with Impact
- (NOTE: Managing the Whirlwind and Creating an Irresistible Culture courses are required as prerequisites.)
- Module 1: Building a Scoreboard
- Module 2: Process Mapping and SIPOC
- Module 3: Identifying and Eliminating Waste
- Two additional leadership courses of your choice
- These can be courses in LinkedIn Learning, external leadership conferences or webinars, or other leadership courses offered by USU.
Please note: Some courses my require a charge to the department for training materials and/or licensing fee.