Introduction to Supervision (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This leadership course teaches you everything you need to know about supervision, from the three supervision core competencies to managing employee relationships. Managers make sure that employees do their jobs effectively, and a strong grasp of supervision can make them invaluable to their organization. Sign up to polish your leadership skills while you master the tools of management to prepare for the next step in your career.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course explores supervision and the overseeing of work done by staff in an organization. We examine the key responsibilities and skills required to become an effective supervisor and explore a range of topics associated with leadership and management.
We study five keywords and five traits of successful supervision and break down the three supervisor core competencies. We show you how to strengthen your relationship with your subordinates. We establish the value of trust among your peers and the importance of understanding that people are motivated by different things. The course lays out the different responsibilities and principles of a supervisor and explains when delegation is required.
This course suits supervisors who want to strengthen their skills and become more effective at their job. We can also help anyone who hopes to move forward in their career and is interested in becoming a manager or supervisor as these sharpened leadership skills can boost your performance and professional opportunities.
Module 1
The Theory of Supervision
In this module, you will be introduced to supervision. You will learn about the different responsibilities and principles of a supervisor and when delegation is needed in your work.
Module 2
What Makes a Good Supervisor?
This module will teach you about the qualities of a supervisor. You will learn about how gaining trust can have an impact on your employees and the difference between mentoring and coaching. This module will also explain the everyday functions of a supervisor and why good supervisors are important in the workplace.
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define ‘supervision’.
- List the responsibilities of a supervisor.
- Define ‘leadership’.
- Describe the principles of leadership.
- Explain how to delegate successfully.
- Outline some ways a supervisor can motivate their subordinates.
- Establish why trust is important in the workplace.
- Identify the impact of supervisors.
- Distinguish between ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’.
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