For current or aspiring supervisors, managers, and leaders: Learn how to work with, motivate, and develop individuals and teams through courses that explore current concepts and provide opportunities for growth.
UW Human Resources employment specialists and recruiters will credit successful completion of this certificate as equivalent to six months' experience for supervisory positions at UW. This experience will be considered when determining if an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for a supervisory position at UW.
It typically takes two to five years to obtain a certificate, and all courses must be completed within a five-year timeframe. Courses completed more than five years ago must be taken again in order to count towards this certificate.
Whether you've already begun a certificate or are just getting started, POD asks that you complete this form: Enroll in the Certificate Program.
Professional & Organizational Development has designed a Curriculum Guide for this certificate to help you plan and monitor your progress.
Use the Supervisory Skills Curriculum Guide to:
If you are not pursuing a certificate, you can use this Curriculum Guide to find appropriate courses and plan your professional development.
For general certificate questions, please e-mail Professional & Organizational Development. You can also direct questions to Ujima Donalson, the advisor for the Supervisory Skills Certificate.
The certificate advisor is a POD staff member who has experience in this certificate area and can answer questions about this certificate or classes within this certificate.
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