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 six sections focusing on:

1. Attention
2. Expertise
3. Facilitation
4. Authority
5. Management ToolBox
6. PXT Select

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.
• 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.