Essentials Of Leadership

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Micro-CredentialAcademicCIP: 52.0213

The Essentials of Leadership Certificate is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding and application of essential leadership skills. The online certificate focuses on innovative and effective skills needed to solve problems, communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and increase effectiveness in diverse environments.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Essentials Of Leadership

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Micro-CredentialAcademicCIP: 52.0213

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningSystems EvaluationManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementPersuasion

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsLaw and GovernmentEconomics and AccountingEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalBiologyAdministrativeSales and Marketing

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasOriginalityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or pro
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendation
Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effective
Confer with management or stakeholders and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing data and recommendations for improvement.
Train instructors, supervisors, and other leaders in techniques and skills for training and interacting with employees.
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administeri
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employ
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Manage fundraising budgets.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Manage stewardship activities to maintain connection with donors.

Technology

Document management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCompliance softwareAccounting softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareDevelopment environment softwareDesktop publishing softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise application integration softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareContent workflow softwareCharting softwareHuman resources softwareTime accounting softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesDigital camerasGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPhotocopying equipmentSubcentimeter global positioning system GPS unitsBarometric pressure sensorsCup anemometersDataloggersDigital still camerasElectronic temperature sensorsHandheld global positioning system GPS units

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for