Course Details

This course will lay the foundation for our next generation of leaders to become successful supervisors.   Completion of the course provides the student with knowledge and skills needed and used by a first-line supervisor. Leaders today are expected to have technical and professional competence in their jobs as well as competence in interpersonal relations. Students will participate in groups, open forum discussions, and complete multiple reading assignments and projects to further their understanding of the learning objectives. Students are required to spend 12 hours of training outside of the classroom (evenings or weekends) to complete work assignments. 

Topics covered include: Transition to Supervisor, Productivity, Effective Communication, Ethics, Authority, Professionalism, Managing Performance - Developing People, Liability, Leadership and Motivation, Active Engagement, and Stress Management for Supervisors.

Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and discussions. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. Students are required to spend 12 hours of training outside of the classroom to complete work assignments. 

This course will utilize the GPSTC online learning platform for assignments and homework. 

To access your online learning resources:

-- URL: https://onlinelearning.gpstc.org 

-- Username: Student ID #

-- Password: GPSTC Student Account Password