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Schulich School of Business at York University 
416-736-5079 Leadership 1:
Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders
Disruption is constant. Redefine leadership for what comes next.
57%* of the top skills rated in 2022 were foundational leadership skills. In 2025, that number increased to 86%. The opportunity to lead with impact is here. This program empowers supervisors and frontline leaders with the tools, confidence, and influence to drive performance, inspire teams and deliver lasting impact.
Take this program alongside our Leadership 2: Advanced Leadership for Senior Managers and Directors program to earn a Masters Certificate in Leadership.
November 7, 2025
- Location:
- Online
Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders
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- Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders
Redefine leadership for a future that won’t wait.
The pace of change is accelerating, and leadership expectations are rising with it. Foundational skills once seen as optional are now essential. To stay relevant and effective, leaders must embrace new approaches, strengthen their abilities, and redefine how they lead.
Who is this Program For?
This program builds the essential skills today’s leaders need most. Through applied learning and practical tools, participants gain the confidence to guide teams, communicate with impact, and turn everyday decisions into opportunities for organizational growth and long-term success.
Program Overview
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Engage in thoughtful introspection to understand your leadership style, evaluate its impact on team dynamics, and identify opportunities for personal growth and development.
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Explore the essential strategies and behaviors required to effectively lead and motivate others, fostering trust and collaboration within your team.
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Build on leadership fundamentals by mastering advanced skills in team dynamics, coaching, and empowering your team to achieve peak performance.
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Learn to leverage the strengths of generational, cultural, and personality diversity to foster an inclusive and high-performing team environment.
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Develop effective techniques for addressing workplace challenges, including resolving conflicts and handling sensitive topics with confidence and empathy.
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Fall 2025
Module 1
Course Dates Time Leading Self 11/3/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 2
Course Dates Time Leading People I 11/4/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 3
Course Dates Time Leading People II 11/5/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 4
Course Dates Time Managing Diverse Teams 11/6/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 5
Course Dates Time Managing Difficult Situations 11/7/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Task Delegation
Conflict Management
Time Management
Decision Making
Performance Coaching
Who Will Benefit
Aspiring & New Leaders
New and aspiring supervisors, office administrators, and HR, organizational training and industrial relations specialists will receive professional training in supervisory management and gain the applied skills needed to succeed in leadership roles.
Mid-Career Leaders
Leaders who currently supervise employees or manage team performance—including department supervisors in business and government, office managers, team leaders, regional supervisors, plant and production managers, frontline managers and department supervisors—will refresh their frontline management toolkit and prepare for more senior roles.
4 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
Find new ways to get results with your team in just 3 days of study with this performance-based leadership program.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Gain expert tools and techniques specific to frontline leadership and build forward momentum in your organization.
Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.
What Difference Will You Make?
Faculty
What You Get
After completing the Leadership 1: Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Frontline Leaders, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Certificate
Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.
PMI Credits
35 PMI-PDU
Successful completion of this program will earn PMI® Members, in good standing, Education PDU's in alignment with the PMI Talent Triangle. If this applies to you, you will receive a PDU Claim Code at the conclusion of your program. For more information on how to earn your PDU's, we recommend logging into your Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) to report PDU's and view your certification records. Following this, if you require additional assistance, please contact PMI Support directly.
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