A University of California systemwide certificate program for new or current supervisors and managers, including systemwide eCourses and locally identified courses.
- Builds baseline management skills for all people managers.
- Increases opportunities for career growth and future leadership positions.
- Offers easily accessible online courses that are learner-centric and self-paced.
- Builds on live development sessions.
How to earn this certificate
- Complete: 16 core courses and 4 elective courses (one from each of 4 elective topic areas).
- Acquiring the certificate: Upon completion of certificate requirements, you will receive a confirmation email by the next business day. Within 5 business days, your certificate will be noted in your UC Learning Center Transcript.
- Cost: To provide development opportunities for all UC employees, there is no cost for participants in the certificate program.
Core Courses
Elective Courses
The following courses have expired and are no longer available as of April 2026:
- Effective Team Communication (30min)
- Facing the Management Challenges of Difficult Behavior and Diverse Teams (31min)
- Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact (30min)
- Keeping Top Performers Challenged (19min)
- Leading a Cross-functional Team (32min)
- Leading Your Team through Change (30min)
- Facilitating Sustainable Change (27min)
- Moving Forward with Change Planning (24min)
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