Manager Certification Program
Launched in 2020, the Manager Certification Program empowers aspiring and existing supervisors/managers with a curriculum designed to hone essential skills and knowledge.
Explore this page for all the details you need, including an overview of the program, FAQs, and clear nomination requirements.
Build your toolkit and accelerate your leadership growth!
Manager Certification Program Overview
Research shows that leadership potential is developed three distinct ways:
- on-the-job (OJT) work experience,
- coaching/mentoring from the person’s supervisor and/or other key individuals, and
- formal classroom/virtual training.
A good manager must be able to handle a variety of situations. The courses in this program range in competencies and topics that will help a manager navigate these situations. These courses are offered on a variety of platforms from attending in-person instructor-led courses to online such as through our Learning Management System, Zoom, and Canvas.
This program includes a core curriculum and a set of elective courses. Leading others requires individuals to acquire and grow a new set of skills and abilities. The courses in this program have been chosen to provide leads, supervisors, managers, and individuals looking to move into one of these roles with foundational tools to help them be successful. Developing as a leader goes beyond attending formal courses.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how we can further customize this program for your department, please feel free to reach out to the Learning and Development team at HR.LDCustomRequests@cuanschutz.edu
Self-Paced Track
The self-paced Manager Certification Program is designed to empower aspiring and existing supervisors and managers with a flexible online curriculum designed to hone essential skills and knowledge.
The self-paced option for this program takes approximately 12-14 months to complete.
You can monitor your own progress through a set of core programs consisting of 3 or more electives.
Cohort Track
The Manager Certification Program Cohort Track offers a unique 8-month in-person experience designed to propel aspiring and existing managers to new heights. Gain foundational skills and knowledge alongside a supportive cohort, fostering collaboration and real-time learning.
Learn and collaborate with a cohort 1 day per month on campus.
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Congratulations to the Manager Certification Program Graduates
The program guides you through various competencies to build your capacity to manage teams effectively. I found it extremely helpful as I’m new to my role managing people to identify my strengths, what I need to improve on, and have the training/tools available to me through this program. The program takes time but don’t rush it. It’s important to allow yourself the time to process after trainings/classes and try the new things that you learn.
Alejandra Santisteban - Graduated 09-29-23
The first step to becoming an exceptional leader is to understand that leadership is more than just a position. Being a good leader involves developing exceptional emotional intelligence, communication, conflict management, strategic planning, and productivity skills. I wanted to make a conscious decision to be someone worth following and wanted to brush up on these skills. This Manager Certification Program includes the fundamentals for leading a team successfully. The Learning & Development Team make the journey fun and allow you to engage with other leaders throughout the University in various platforms. I learned so much and am energized to lead by example!
Gloria Valdez - Graduated 08-02-23
I cannot emphasize what a HUGE difference having gone through the Manager Certification program has had on me both professionally and personally. Every topic in today’s working environment is covered at one point or another from managing virtual teams to having difficult conversations, identifying your leadership personality and using it to your advantage, and even developing well-thought-out goals for your employees. I can’t even begin to point out how helpful the manager Zoom meetings are because these are small groups where we discuss what we are learning and how it relates to past or current situations we are dealing with in our work environment. On top of having great materials, a wide range of great classes, and amazing instructors, the opportunity to network with current managers and managers-in-the-making is something I have not found anywhere else. The connections and friendships I’ve made through this program are going to stay with me and make my life easier as I continue to grow my career at the university.
Jerman Lopez - Graduated 08-01-23
The Manager Certification Program is an extremely worthwhile experience that provides a wide variety of tools and strategies for managing teams both large and small. It was a great opportunity to learn the foundations of successful management as well as a chance to learn more about myself as a leader and where I can improve. I would highly recommend this program to both new and experienced supervisors looking to build their skills as an efficient and effective manager.
Jennifer Cathcart - Graduated 05-24-23
This management training program has equipped me with the skills to influence decision-making, to create efficient processes and to develop an environment in which all team members are aligned on a common goal for supporting the University's Vision and Mission.
Chrystelle Garat-Carter - Graduated 05-24-23