Brief Introduction
Explore the foundations of successful management with this free online course from The Open University and CMI.Course Summary
Learn how to grow as a manager with this comprehensive course from FutureLearn. Get practical advice and guidance on how to build your managerial skills and become a more effective leader.Key Learning Points
- Develop your leadership and management skills
- Learn how to motivate and inspire your team
- Master the art of delegation and time management
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop your managerial skills
- Learn how to motivate and inspire your team
- Master the art of delegation and time management
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Basic understanding of business management
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner to IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Course
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
- Interactive Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Effective Leadership and Management
- Business Management Essentials
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Simon Sinek
- Brené Brown
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is designed for new or aspiring managers, or experienced managers with few or no formal qualifications. It will enable you to demonstrate your continuous professional development and go on to achieve a CMI Level 5 Award as part of the program. If you also complete and pass the program, you’ll earn another CMI Level 5 Award. Together, these two awards will give you a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership – the next step to Chartered Manager status. Due to demand we have extended the final assessment registration date until 28th February 2021. We’re working to extend this further and will update this page as soon as this is confirmed.
Knowledge
- What is management?Personal development planningInfluencing and communicatingAn introduction to management stylesClassic management style theoriesThe importance of management styles – trust in the workplaceAn introduction to decision makingA possible approach to decision makingThe importance of data and informationDecision informationAn introduction to stakeholdersCategorising stakeholdersUnderstanding stakeholders and meeting their needs
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews about FutureLearn's 'Growing as a Manager' course. Users share their experiences and feedback on this course to help you decide if it's the right choice for you. Find out what users liked and disliked about the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users praised the course for its practical and applicable content that helped them improve their management skills in real-life situations.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical and applicable content
- Helped users improve management skills in real-life situations
- Great for both new and experienced managers
- Informative and engaging course materials
- Good value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Too basic for some experienced managers
- Not enough focus on specific industries or job roles
- Discussion forums can be overwhelming
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
- Assignments can be time-consuming
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