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Leadership and Coaching Development

Certificate of Achievement
Leadership and Coaching Development

Program Overview

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.

The program combines online modules with regular video conferencing sessions. Your online learning will be enhanced by regular interactive sessions with instructorsand 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 our program instructors. 

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For more information, email corporate.training@saskpolytech.ca

Topics

Introduction to Leadership and Coaching

  • determine personal leadership strengths using StrengthsFinder Self-Assessment
  • examine Crane's leadership and coaching model
  • learn the importance of goal setting

Identifying and Enhancing Your Leadership Skills

  • 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

Coaching Practice

  • demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills through the coaching process
  • engage in peer-to-peer coaching with a classmate
  • practice coaching with a workplace partner

Leading Self, Leading Others

  • 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

Leadership in Action

  • 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

Due to the restriction on campus access at Saskatchewan Polytechnic due to COVID-19, this regularly on-campus program has been adapted for hybrid, live online and self-paced delivery.

Information Sessions

We hold an information session prior to the beginning of this program to help you decide if its right for you. We record these sessions, so if you have missed the in-person session you can still access this information. The last information session was held online on:

Wednesday September 16, 2020
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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Potential Funding Sources

This program is eligible for the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant and will be eligible for the Re-open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy.

For those working in registered charities in social services or early learning, the Muttart Foundation may provide a tuition bursary for this course. Apply online or contact t.stang@muttart.org.

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.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s):

October 5, 2020  - January 15, 2021

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Leadership & Coaching – October 5 - 31, 2020
  • Module 2 - Identifying and Enhancing Your Leadership Skills – November 1 - 23, 2020
  • Module 3 - Coaching Practice – November 24 - 30, 2020
  • Module 4 - Leading Self, Leading Others – December 1, 2020 - January 4, 2021
  • Module 5 – Leadership in Action – January 5 - 15, 2021

The live component will comprise weekly Zoom calls every Tuesday starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending before 12:00 noon Saskatchewan Time. A breakdown of topics covered in each live session as well as more detailed information can be found in our training guide (pdf).


(winter break December 19 - January 4)


Length: 15 weeks

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Locations

  • Live and self-paced online delivery.

Part-time Delivery

Students do not apply to this program, but take courses part time and apply to graduate (pdf) through Enrolment Services once all courses are completed.

View the program page for a complete list of courses and additional information.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements.

Admission Method

This program is open access.

Tuition and Fees

$2,086

Courses

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Name/Description
Credits
 
LEAD 010
Leadership and Coaching Development
4
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You will learn leadership and coaching competencies required by today’s managers and supervisors. You will discover your leadership strengths and practice effective coaching techniques, communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution strategies. You will develop your Leadership Action Plan.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEAD 010CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Web Assisted Delivery Group

Additional Information

Have a question? Email ConEd@saskpolytech.ca.