Center for Leadership

• Learn from local and regional thought leaders.
• Expand your network with a built-in community of front-line leaders.
• Identify your strengths and opportunities for growth through a comprehensive 360^o assessment.
• Create a development plan based on personalized assessments.
• Build a relationship with your mentor to accelerate your development.

If you are a front-line supervisor, manager, or ready to step into a leadership role, this cohort will empower you to lead with confidence and make a greater impact. Through in-depth assessments, mentorship, coaching, and a personalized development plan, you will build your foundation for self and team leadership.

The instructional mode in which the Supervisory Leadership Certificate programs will be facilitated is a blended format. This is noted below next to each class.

• Blended: Combined in-person/on-campus and streamed live via Zoom with the facilitator being in person.
  

September 2025 Supervisory Leadership Certificate Calendar

• January 14, 2026 - Coaching & Evaluating Performance (blended)
• January 21, 2026 - Effective Decision Making (blended) 
• February 5, 2026 - Leading Change at the First Level (blended) 
• February 17, 2026 - Leadership is Everyone's Business (blended)
• February 17, 2026 - Graduation

October 2025 Supervisory Leadership Certificate Calendar

• January 20, 2025 - Communication Skills for Front-Line Leaders (blended)
• January 29, 2025 - Navigating Difficult Conversations (blended)
• February 10, 2026 - Coaching & Evaluating Performance (blended)
• February 19, 2026 - Effective Decision Making (blended) 
• March 10, 2026 - Leading Change at the First Level (blended) 
• March 26, 2026 - Leadership is Everyone's Business (blended)
• March 26, 2026 - Graduation

January 2026 Supervisory Leadership Certificate Calendar

• January 15, 2026 - Orientation: Understanding Leadership & Team Development (blended)
• February 3, 2026 - AM: Leveraging Mentorship for Growth (blended)
• February 24, 2026 - Going from Peer to Supervisor (blended)
• March 3, 2026 - 360^o Assessment Feedback Session (blended)
• March 18, 2026 - Time Management & Personal Productivity (blended)
• April 9, 2026 - Communication Skills for Front-Line Leaders (blended)
• April 21, 2026 - Navigating Difficult Conversations (blended)
• April 30, 2026 - Coaching & Evaluating Performance (blended)
• May 19, 2026 - Effective Decision Making (blended) 
• June 2, 2026 - Leading Change at the First Level (blended) 
• June 16, 2026 - Leadership is Everyone's Business (blended)
• June 16, 2026 - Graduation

The Supervisory Leadership certificate program is open to: 

Employees of UDCL partner organizations: $4,200 
Public: $4,550

The Supervisory Leadership program includes 11 days of leadership development training, leadership assessments, including a 360^o feedback assessment, a formal mentoring program, all materials, and breakfast and lunch each full day. Upon completion, participants earn a digital badge that highlights their leadership growth and achievement. Participants are also eligible to attend two additional days of Professional Development programs at no extra cost.

Successful graduates of the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program will receive a digital badge that can be added to their resume and LinkedIn profile to showcase their leadership journey and accomplishments.