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People Management Skills Course – FutureLearn

Discover the key methods strategies and principles of people management and develop your own management style Become a successful line manager Whether youre 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 Youll 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 Youll learn how to manage a remote team and find out how gamification can help keep your team motivated Develop your management skills Youll learn about the labour market and recruitment process team development and successful coaching Youll 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 Youll go through some real-life scenarios to practice your new skills By the end of the course youll have all the tools you need to step into the world of people management and succeed in your career

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