Designed for managers and supervisors, this unique, blended learning Leadership and Coaching program provides leadership strategies to effectively lead individuals and teams. Build your leadership style by learning Crane's coaching model, practicing effective coaching and communication techniques and finalizing your Leadership Action Plan. You will receive coaching to support your leadership journey.
Start date
To be announced
Length
15 weeks
Location(s)
OtherLength and location notes
Live and self-paced online delivery.The program combines online modules with weekly video conferencing sessions. Your online learning will be enhanced by regular interactive sessions with your instructor and other participants. You will spend 44 hours online learning (self-paced) and 16 hours in group work.
Your investment includes a copy of The Heart of Coaching by Thomas Crane, the Strengths Finder Self-Assessment Tool, plus an individual coaching session with your instructor.
Topics
- determine personal leadership strengths using StrengthsFinder Self-Assessment
- examine Crane's leadership and coaching model
- learn the importance of goal setting
- build on leadership strengths and learn how to use your strengths when leading others
- discuss the importance of clear communication and feedback when coaching and leading others
- learn the reasons for conflict and discover a model for reducing conflict in the workplace
- using Crane's coaching model, practice an introductory coaching scenario
- demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills through the coaching process
- engage in peer-to-peer coaching with a classmate
- practice coaching with a workplace partner
- review workplace coaching experiences and identify leadership strengths and challenges
- identify leadership behaviours that build strong teams
- review models to build highly effective teams
- learn an approach to decision-making
- apply leadership and coaching knowledge and skills
- write your personal leadership action plan incorporating your leadership vision and values
- participate in a one-on-one coaching session with a coach instructor
Potential funding sources
Career and salary information
Your career
A certificate in Leadership and Coaching Development adds value to both your resume and your workplace. Demonstrated leadership and coaching skill is important to many employers. You may be able to advance in your organization or find new opportunities in coaching and mentorship roles. You can use these new skills in your current role to develop stronger work teams, effectively manage conflict, and increase productivity.
Admissions
Admission requirements
There are no admission requirements.
Admission method
This program is open access.
Tuition and fees
$2,080
This program is not eligible for the Canada-Saskatchewan student loan program.
Courses
Get credit for what you know
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.
Additional information
Have a question? Email corporate.training@saskpolytech.ca
