People Management Skills Course - CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
FutureLearn
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
5 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 49 / per course *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Discover the key methods, strategies and principles of people management and develop your own management style.
Become a successful line manager
Whether you’re a natural leader or want to improve your management skills, this 5-week course will teach you the people management skills you need on your journey towards becoming a successful line manager.
It can be daunting to become a new line manager, but preparation and confidence are key. The aim of this course is to make that transition easier and stress-free so that you can thrive in your new role.
Discover your leadership style
To become a great line manager, you must first discover your leadership style. You’ll gain an understanding of different management styles and learn how to adapt your style when necessary.
The course will also teach you how to adapt your management style to COVID-19, as many work environments have had to grow or change in the wake of the pandemic. You’ll learn how to manage a remote team and find out how gamification can help keep your team motivated.
Develop your management skills
You’ll learn about the labour market and recruitment process, team development and successful coaching. You’ll also learn the importance of managing conflict and wellbeing in the workplace.
Gain an introduction to performance management and learn about the signs of a high performing team, setting performance objectives and other performance management top tips. You’ll go through some real-life scenarios to practice your new skills.
By the end of the course, you’ll have all the tools you need to step into the world of people management and succeed in your career.
When would you like to start?
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Who will you learn with?
| Andy Lancaster As Head of Learning & Development Content at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, I oversee programmes, qualifications and resources for L&D and management (Twitter @AndyLancasterUK). | Michelle Parry-Slater I run an L&D consultancy to support businesses to offer more engaging, efficient, enjoyable and effective workplace learning, blending the best of digital, social and face to face learning methods. |
| Jo Squires I'm a learning and development content producer at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. I create videos, articles, animations and podcasts to help people professionals learn. | Robin Lawrence I am a specialist in developing leadership and management skills using a blended approach to learning. I have over 20 years of corporate experience and over 16 years of running a small business. |
Who developed the course?
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development. The not-for-profit organisation offers professional training and accreditation for those working in HR and learning and development.
Curriculum
What topics will you cover
- Week 1: Thinking of yourself as a manager
- Week 2: How do you find the best people?
- Week 3: How do you develop your team?
- Week 4: How do you manage performance?
- Week 5: How do you maintain a healthy workforce?
Program Outcome
What will you achieve
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Explore elements of managing absence and supporting employees returning to work.
- Assess the current labour market conditions and trends for your organisation.
- Explore good practice in both recruitment and induction.
- Describe effective ways of developing both teams and individuals.
- Explore approaches to managing good workplace performance.
- Describe ways to address shortfalls in performance.
- Discuss the need to maintain a healthy workforce.
- Reflect on your own management style.
Ideal Students
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for new and aspiring line managers. It may also be of interest to small and medium-sized organisations that do not have the support of an HR function.
This course has been developed by the CIPD with the financial support of JPMorgan Chase Foundation.