Leadership Essentials
edX Professional Certificate
5 Courses
Open University of Catalonia (UOC) is a public online university that provides high-quality higher education and research, with an emphasis on technology-enhanced learning. Founded in 1994, it offers numerous degrees, including the UOC's pioneering Executive MBA in Digital Business.
Overview
Delve deep into the core competencies of emotional intelligence with the Leadership Essentials Professional Certificate program, meticulously structured to boost your career across various levels through the development of crucial leadership skills. This engaging program, provided by edX in collaboration with Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, is rooted in the fundamental principles of successful leadership—ranging from effective decision-making, mastering the art of facilitating challenging conversations, to setting achievable goals. These skills are paramount in cultivating the emotional intelligence indispensable for career progression.
Designed to cater to both the aspiring managers stepping into their new roles and seasoned leaders aiming for professional growth, Leadership Essentials equips you with the skills highly sought after by employers. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of proficient communication, the nuances of collaboration, the strategic approach to critical thinking, and the methodologies of problem-solving—skills that are quintessential for leading teams with excellence in the contemporary business panorama.
Throughout this program, participants will gain insights into:
- Mastering active listening, and honing written and verbal communication skills within the workplace
- Understanding the essential elements of collaboration and leading workgroups and teams effectively
- Employing best practices for conducting a strategic analysis of problems in the workplace
This course falls under the broad spectrum of Emotional Intelligence Courses, Critical Thinking Courses, and Management & Leadership Courses, offering a comprehensive toolkit for those looking to excel in leadership roles.
Syllabus
Taught by
Keri Barone, Mike Johansson, David Neumann and Andrea Hickerson