UCAR Supervisor Certificate Program

Overview UCAR's Supervisor Certificate Program is designed to acquaint entry-level supervisors and managers with the basic principles of supervision and to present practical tools for dealing with common projects, tasks and problems at work. The program provides information on motivation, communication, employee development, performance management, feedback, discipline, policies and procedures, legal and regulatory issues, conflict resolution, leadership, team building and other subjects with application to the work environment.

Who Should Consider This Program
This Certificate program is designed and recommended for entry-level supervisors, or any supervisor/manager wanting to enhance their skills.

Certificate Requirements
Complete the required* sessions listed below, plus two electives from each of the four UCAR supervisor competency areas (for a total of eight [8] elective sessions). UCAR's Supervisor Competencies include: Business Knowledge, Personal Effectiveness, Communication, and Leading and Managing People. Details on UCAR's Supervisor/Manager Competency areas can be found at: http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/leadership_academy/competencies.html#org.

There is no time limit to complete the certificate. Required classes are offered onsite throughout each fiscal year. Previously attended classes and those taken at other institutions such as Mountain States Employers Council, colleges and universities, can be applied to the certificate program. Simply provide certificates of completion.

To enroll in the Supervisory Certificate Program, contact Cheryl Cristanelli, x8708, cherylc@ucar.edu. To register for individual sessions, click on any of the titles listed below for course details and registration information through the CONNECT HRIS self-serve system. Additional professional development opportunities can be found at: https://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/staff_dev/index.html.

*REQUIRED SESSIONS:

• Supervisory Skills: The Basics
• Supervisory Skills: Beyond the Basics
• H.I.R.E. Training (Not required if already completed)
• Interviewing Skills
• Legal Issues in Managing Employees
• Performance Management and Appraisal Skills
• Ethics at Work
• UCAR Business Operations
• Workplace Harassment Awareness Seminar

Plus completion of at least two sessions from each of the following Elective Competency Areas**. Total of eight (8) sessions required. Sessions are offered in full-day, half-day and/or two-hour formats throughout each fiscal year.

**ELECTIVES:

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