DETAILS AND FEATURES: YOUR MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS

Course Details

Course Title: Level 1: Your Management Foundations
Course Type: Professional Development / Management Training
Duration: Flexible (Self-Paced Online Learning with Optional Virtual Workshops)
Delivery Mode: Online Learning & Virtual Workshops

Target Audience:

• Aspiring and Current Managers looking to strengthen their leadership skills.
• Team Leaders and Supervisors aiming to tidy how they take action and approach their role.
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs who are self-taught and need guidance to straighten things out.
• HR Professionals seeking to upskill their management personnel within the business.

Course Objective:
Many step into management roles believing they know what it takes—until they face the real challenges of leadership, accountability, and team dynamics. This course is designed to challenge assumptions, equip managers with essential tools, and build confidence in handling the complexities of leadership. By the end of this course, participants will not just think they are managers - they will have the knowledge and skills to make it happen.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Clearly define what a business is and why this understanding matters to managers.
• Recognize the true role of a manager beyond just overseeing tasks.
• Build, develop, and manage teams effectively.
• Apply proven frameworks for goal setting, performance management, and team accountability.
• Balance transactional and transformational leadership approaches.
• Analyze external business influences and manage risk.
• Shape organizational structure and culture for success.
• Engage stakeholders and handle workplace challenges with confidence.
• Make ethical decisions and foster an inclusive, equitable work environment.

Key Features

• A Reality Check on Management – Challenges traditional views and highlights what it truly takes to succeed as a manager.
• Structured Learning Path – Covers business fundamentals, leadership, team dynamics, and organizational strategy.
• Practical Frameworks & Models – Includes SMART Goals, GROW Model, Kolb’s Learning Cycle, SWOT, STEEPLED, and Risk Matrix.
• Real-World Applications – Hands-on learning through case studies, practical exercises, and role-playing.
• Leadership & Team Development – Focuses on building high-performing teams and applying effective leadership strategies.
• Stakeholder & Culture Management – Teaches how to manage internal and external relationships while fostering a strong workplace culture.
• Ethics & Inclusivity Focus – Dedicated modules on ethics, values, and workplace equality to build responsible leadership.
• Virtual, Interactive Learning – Delivered through engaging online learning and instructor-led virtual workshops.
• Managerial Success Toolkit – Provides templates, checklists, and actionable strategies that can be immediately applied.
• Recognized Certification in Management Fundamentals – Demonstrates professional development and managerial competence.

This course isn’t just about thinking you're a manager - it’s about proving it through action, strategy, and leadership.