ISU Supervisory Certifications Series

Solidly based in management theory and practice, these courses examine the critical role and functions of a manager/supervisor. The goal is to help ISU leaders, and potential ISU leaders, develop a professional approach to supervising others. By the end of the training, participants will be well prepared, and certified by the University to lead a team efficiently and effectively in order to achieve organizational objectives.

The ISU Supervisory Certification Series consists of 10 total classes to achieve certification. Its main objective is created with the flexibility of your work schedule in mind. There is no deadline to completion. Take as many courses as you would like in the amount of time that you have to dedicate to certificate completion. The majority of these courses can be experienced in the classroom setting or in an online format that can be accessed from any computer.

*It is important to note that all courses listed below can be taken at any time by anyone, even if you are not interested in obtaining the "Supervisory Certification" completion.  All courses are completed through Sycamore e-Learning. By clicking the following link you will be directed to login to the ISU portal to access Sycamore e-Learning.

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The Seven Core Courses Required For ISU Supervisory Certification Include:

Workplace Harassment Prevention for Managers – Multi-State Edition, version 2.0 - Course length: 2 Hours

This course is designed specifically to address harassment, discrimination, and retaliation can have a very negative impact on an organization's work environment. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to all forms of workplace discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation. This two-hour course is intended to help develop a set of values in managerial and supervisory employees that will assist them in preventing and effectively responding to incidents of workplace harassment.

 

Assessing Your Own Leadership Performance - Course length:  30 Minutes

Monitoring your own progress as you develop is a simple and effective way to ensure success in your role. Knowing how to self-assess your leadership skills and competencies is important if you want to chart your development and plan your future growth as a leader. In this course, you'll learn about techniques leaders can use to carry out a self-assessment, such as reflective journaling, surveys and checklists, and 360-degree feedback. You'll also learn ways to increase your motivation and manage your own learning by creating a leadership development plan.

Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact - Course length:  30 Minutes

You'll likely face unpleasant situations or tasks at some point in your career. In this course, you'll learn to navigate difficult work relationships, write diplomatic and tactful e-mails, and handle angry and manipulative coworkers.

 

Employee Relations: Behavioral and Disciplinary Issues and Resolution  - Course length: 1 Hour

Positive and constructive relations between employers, employees, and unions are important for the success and growth of any organization. However, it is not uncommon for organizations to come across employee related-behavioral and disciplinary issues that might threaten the positive and productive work environment. This course examines some of the problematic behavior and performance situations and how an organization can work to improve them. The course then presents a process to initiate disciplinary action aimed at giving erring employees a chance to improve and to avoid undesirable employment litigations.

EEO and Lawful Hiring - Course length:  11 Minutes

As a manager, it's essential to use recruitment strategies that attract the right candidates, but it's just as important to avoid discrimination in hiring, both intentionally and unintentionally. In this course, you'll learn about the Equal Employment Opportunity laws that guide your company's recruitment efforts and aid you in carrying out hiring practices that are fair and lawful.

FMLA Leave and More: An Overview of Legally Protected Leave -  Course length:  18 Minutes

This course describes the family- and health-related situations that trigger an employee's eligibility to take leave under the FMLA. It also explores the other types of leave which are protected by law and examines the criteria for leave entitlement.

Americans with Disabilities Act: An Overview for Managers - Course length:  15 Minutes

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment on the basis of disability. As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that your company complies with this law, and in promoting diversity and a culture of tolerance and respect in your workplace. In this course, you'll learn about your responsibilities for avoiding discrimination under the ADA and for responding appropriately to requests for reasonable accommodation. You'll also learn how complying with the ADA and supporting employees with different needs can benefit everyone in your organization.

Then Select Three Elective Courses From Any of the Following:

Goals and Setting Goals - Course length:  2 Hours