The fully online facilitated Supervisory Development Course offers the opportunity to be part of a cohort of fellow supervisors for community learning. This course blends the latest industry research, best practices, and real-life scenarios that connect to your work.

Designed for current supervisors, the ideal learner is a supervisor who has been in the role for more than six months. Learners include administrative associates, departmental administrators, faculty leading labs, mid-level managers, and managers of student workers.

 

Format
Online Asynchronous 
Facilitator-led

 

Duration
12 weeks
2-3 hours per week

 

Certificate
Supervisory Development
Foundations Certificate

 

Registration
Application and 
Manager Approval

Course Details

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Candidate Selection

The following will be considered when selecting supervisor candidates:

  • An on-time, complete application
  • Supervisor approval and commitment to support
  • Expressed openness to giving and receiving feedback 
  • Alignment with the course goals and commitment to invest effort in your supervisory development 

Course Expectations and Experience

Course Commitment

This online course requires approximately 2-3 hours per week. Weekly participation is required. Note, this is a facilitated course, but learning is designed to happen by interacting with other learners and the materials.

Topics

Course topics include Feedback and Coaching, Managing and Evaluating Performance, Managing Conflict, Leading Teams, Driving Results, Employee Engagement, Selection and Hiring, and Onboarding New Employees.

Certificate/Training Record

Participants who complete the course will earn a certificate and course completion on their University of Minnesota training record.

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Learn and Connect

  • Independent learning: Activities include topic readings, quizzes, and short presentations
  • Community learning: Through online discussions, you will connect with your peers and reflect on how the topics relate to your work
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Build Awareness and Measure Progress

  • Identify goals and clarify your approach to supervising
  • Supervisory skills assessment administered at the beginning of the program and again six months post course to identify strengths and areas for development
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Plan the Next Steps

  • Reflect on what you have learned and what actions you’re going to take for future impact
  • Create a supervisory statement and action plan to grow your skills and become a more effective supervisor