Leadership

OrganizationalLeadership &Communication CertificateProgram

Accelerate Your Career

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Improve Your Career Options with a ProfessionalCertificate

UCI Division of Continuing Education

provides UC-quality education at a global

scale so that learners from virtually anywhere

can develop the professional skills necessary

to advance their careers. We have proudly

delivered exceptional educational experiences

to more than one million learners from over

115 countries. UCI is ranked among the

top 50 universities nationally and in the top

10 of all public universities, which signifies

our well-known, uncompromising standard

of excellence.

Organizational Leadership andCommunication Certificate Program

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In today’s demanding workplace, managers are constantlychallenged to find new and innovative ways to involve and motivate employees and affect positive change thatimproves the company’s bottom line. The OrganizationalLeadership & Communication Certificate Program focuseson the practical skills professionals need to develop andmaintain in order to lead others and be an agent ofchange. This program begins by teaching participants thefundamentals of leadership and continues by teachingparticipants valuable skills in interpersonal communication,small group communication, conflict management, intercultural communication, writing, and managing organizational change.

Who Should AttendThis program is targeted to managers who want tobecome effective leaders and change agents in theirorganizations through competencies in people-manage-ment skills, effective communication skills, conflict management skills, and team-building skills.

Certificate RequirementsA certificate is awarded upon completion of eight (8)courses with a grade of "C" or better for a total of 17.5 units and 175 hours of instruction.

After you have completed all requirements, you mayrequest to receive your official certificate by completingthe Request for Certificate Form and returning it to ouroffices as noted on the form. All requirements must becompleted within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.

Transfer Credit for M.S.Students who complete the Organizational Leadership &Communication Certificate Program are eligible to transfercredits into the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Masterof Science in Organizational Change Leadership.

Program Benefitsn Communicate ideas clearly, powerfully, and intentionally

to inspire and lead others to create vision, shape culture,and achieve organizational goals

n Develop strong interactive communication skills tostrengthen relationships across teams, departments, and hierarchical levels

n Develop communication strategies for team building toeffectively collaborate for better problem solving anddecision making

n Transform destructive conflict into constructive conflictwhile building trust in the organization and creating aproductive working environment

n Recognize cultural differences within and across organizations and use best communication practices to enhance understanding and good will

n Plan, introduce, and implement a successful change with employee support in today’s complex businessenvironment

n Build, manage, and lead virtual teams at a distance while implementing strategies to maximize collaborationand productivity

n Use powerful writing skills to compose effective messages that produce desired results in various business contexts

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Foundations of LeadershipMGMT X497.32 (2 units)Examine leadership and how it helps organizations achievegoals and bottom line results. Components of leadership,leadership styles, and sources of power will be explored.

Communication in a Diverse and ChangingWorkplaceMGMT X487 (2 units)This course will heighten students’ awareness of workplace communication and add new interpersonal skills with the end result of becoming a more competentcommunicator overall. It will also explore conflict resolution, verbal and nonverbal cues and behaviors, communicating with technology, and more.

Leading Small GroupsMGMT X497.34 (2 units)Examine the communication and leadership skills necessary to lead thriving work teams. Developing teamvision and goals, management roles, group norms, andgroupthink will be explored.

Conflict ResolutionMGMT X497.35 (2 units)Examine conflicts that occur between individuals, and inteams, departments, or organizations. Types of conflict,styles of conflict, and conflict resolution strategies will beexplored.

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Curriculum

Fully Online Instructor Led Program

Program FeesCourse Fee $610 – $635 per courseCandidacy Fee $125Texbooks $100 per course

(approximately)

On-Site Training

Bring this program to your workplace. ThroughCorporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your company’s specific needs. Visit ce.uci.edu/corporate or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

For more information: Francine Berg Program Representative(949) 824-4661LeadershipPrograms@ce.uci.edu

Advisory Committee n Brian Breen, Director of Corporate Education, UCI

Division of Continuing Education

n Stacey Connaughton, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Associate Head of School, The Brian Lamb Schoolof Communication, Purdue University

n Patty Malone, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Communications, Department of HumanCommunication Studies, California State University,Fullerton

n Armin Pajand, M.S., CFA®, Vice President of GlobalLeadership Development, CapitaPartners

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Communicating Across CulturesANTHRO X497.36 (2 units)Examine intercultural communication in today’s global anddiverse workplace. Verbal and nonverbal communicationacross cultures as well as culture cues will be explored.

Leading Successful Organizational ChangeMGMT X456.8 (3 units)Focus on planning and implementing change in organizations, with an emphasis on the role of leadershipwithin an organization. Examine the role of leadership andthe competencies and skills required of individuals who initiate, manage, and are affected by change.

Virtual or Remote Management andCommunicationMGMT X497.38 (2 units)Examine the management of teams working remotely.Virtual organizations and teams, team building, defusingconflict, building trust, and developing organizational identification among workers will be explored.

Modern Business WritingMGMT X446.4 (2.5 units)Improve your business writing skills by learning to selectand use appropriate formats for your audience, use thecorrect medium and adjust your writing style accordingly,as well as identify your objective and communicate itclearly.

“Interpersonal skills are essential not only to managers in a businessenvironment, but to everyday life. Yet,it is a discipline which is rarely taught.Engaging with the various instructorsand learning from their experiencesreally brought the subject matter tolife. The Organizational Leadership andCommunication program improvedmy understanding of team dynamicsand has helped me communicate and manage work relationships moreeffectively.”

– Marina Sun,Program Graduate

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