The Art of Management
The Art of Management is a noncredit professional development course offered through Millersville University. Designed for working professionals, this online course introduces essential management principles in a clear, practical, and accessible format. It is ideal for individuals currently in management roles as well as those seeking to advance into leadership positions. By the end of the course, participants gain a stronger understanding of management fundamentals along with the confidence, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness needed for effective leadership.
Key Course Details
- Format: Fully online via Millersville University's learning management system
- Credit: Noncredit course
- Price: $395
- Target Audience: Current managers and aspiring management professionals
- Pacing: Self-paced, with all modules required to be completed within six months of registration
- Estimated Time Commitment: Approximately 20 instructional hours
There are four main areas of focus:
- Attention
- Expertise
- Facilitation
- Authority
Each of the above sections consists of video instructional modules, accessible on demand through the university’s learning management system, for a total of six hours of content delivered asynchronously.
Unique features of this program:
- Content written in clear, friendly, accessible language geared to real-world examples.
- Downloadable workbook to engage learner in critical thinking as they apply course concepts to their work as a manager.
- Content developed with research-based standards in mind, including attributions.
- Connection to a participant’s specific organization is achieved through periodic structured conversations with their manager. Material developed for this course will assist managers in preparing for productive conversations with course participants.
- Online assessment with individualized report about the participant’s thinking style, behavioral traits, and occupational interests.
- A suggested reading list is included for participants and managers who wish to further their education and understanding.