Professional Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership

The next generation of leaders faces a workplace in constant change, from innovations in technology and work processes to younger employees placing a greater emphasis on purpose and engagement in their work. This new reality requires new kinds of managers, supervisors and team leaders. Are you prepared to meet this workplace transformation as a next-generation leader?

The Professional Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership from Michigan State University will help you rise up in your career with essential management, leadership and analytical skills. Each online course is developed and led by the top-ranked faculty and management researchers of MSU’s Broad College of Business and designed to impact your personal and professional growth. 

Who Should Register

The three-course Professional Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership is designed for the aspiring supervisor, the emerging leader appointed as a supervisor for the first time, junior managers new to a leadership position and current supervisors with a basic knowledge of management principles who wish to brush up their leadership and management skills.

Required Courses

What You'll Learn

Three 4-week courses provide you with foundational knowledge in supervisory management, including:  

• Various management theories and determining the best approach for your team 
• Essential management skills and techniques, including effective communication, decision making and emotional intelligence   
• Building and leading high-performing teams through proven processes and assessments  
• Crucial analytical skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, resilience and overcoming challenges