This completely online and self-paced one-module course utilizes Inc. Magazine's prize-winning editorial content to introduce basic concepts of business leadership, including communication and motivation; leading teams; leading virtual workers; and leading during times of change. The focus is on providing practical, hands-on advice to entrepreneurs and small-business people, including video segments with analysis and commentary from industry-leading practitioners and subject matter experts. The course also offers real-world examples, how-to lists and advice, interactive games, and review questions to ensure mastery of the material. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain what makes a good business leader
• Distinguish between different leadership styles, and explain the advantages of each
• Explain the importance of communication in successful leadership
• Distinguish between leadership and formal authority
• Lead teams effectively
• Recognize the importance of leadership in managing organizational change
• Outline a strategy for leading virtual workers
• Strengthen your own leadership skills
• Identify employees with leadership potential
• Groom employees for future leadership roles
• Articulate the need for succession planning
• Explain the role of leadership in shaping an organization's culture

Credentials:

PMI PDUs: 3Leadership PDUs: 2.25Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 0.25Technical PM PDUs: 0.5IACET CEUs: .3 (Contact Hours: 3 hours)HRCI Credits: 3 (Type: Specified - Strategic Business)SHRM PDCs: 3