New & Aspiring Manager Certificate
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This program is more than a series of classes — it’s a journey of transformation. Whether you’re leading for the first time or refining your approach, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, your impact, and your potential to lead others well.
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LIVE ONLINE
For those who prefer both self guided instruction, plus live, instructor-led classes for the ultimate learning experience.
- Live, instructor-led, virtual class sessions once a week
- Small group discussion
- Case studies
- Application
- Peer learning
- Focus on providing actionable tools for real world applications
DETAILS
UPDATED Course Dates: April 14, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Format: 100% online, mix of asynchronous learning modules & live, virtual class sessions
Live Class Day/Time: Tuesdays from 12PM - 2PM CT
Length: 12 weeks
Tuition: $2,199
New and Aspiring Manager Certificate Program
About the Program
The New & Aspiring Manager Certificate is a 12 week, non credit program designed for professionals who are new to management, preparing to step into a leadership role, or seeking to strengthen their foundational people management skills. It is ideal for first time supervisors, team leads, and emerging leaders across industries who want to lead with confidence and intention. Through four progressive phases focused on self awareness, core managerial skills, team leadership, and long term impact, participants build the mindset, habits, and practical skills needed to succeed as effective managers.
The program combines the flexibility of asynchronous weekly modules, which participants can complete on their own time through curated readings, videos, and applied activities, with the connection and accountability of live, virtual weekly classes. This blended learning model allows learners to engage with content at a pace that fits their schedule while benefiting from interactive discussions, real world scenarios, and peer learning during live sessions. Participants leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in their roles and earn a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and 6.3 CEUs upon successful completion.
Course Goals
- Understand the mindset and core competencies required for effective leadership
- Strengthen ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and empathy
- Learn proven strategies for giving feedback, leading meetings, and managing performance
- Build stronger relationships and foster collaboration across teams
- Develop a leadership presence that inspires trust and respect
- Create an actionable plan for your ongoing professional growth
- Apply and demonstrate essential leadership skills that drive measurable results in team productivity, morale, and performance outcomes
Instructor: Summer Salazar, M.S.
4 Key Phases
Throughout the program, participants will move through 4 phases:
Phase 1: Self-Awareness & Leadership Identity
Focus: Understanding the role, self, and foundational expectations as a leader
Phase 2: Core Managerial Skills
Focus: Building daily leadership habits that drive performance
Phase 3: Leading Teams & Managing People
Focus: Managing performance, conflict, and team development
Phase 4: Strategic Leadership & Long-Term Impact
Focus: Inclusion, resilience, hiring, and long-term vision
Topics
Stepping into Leadership
Self-Awareness & Leadership Foundations
Workplace Leadership Behavior, Etiquette and Executive Presence (EP)
Real-Time Feedback and High Impact Meetings
Communicating with Confidence, Authority and Poise
Problem Solving for New Leaders
Leading with Purpose: Influence, Delegation and Capacity
Building High-Performing Teams and Leading Through Conflict
Inclusion, Wellness and Stress Resilience
Hiring and Interviewing with Intention
Onboarding for Success
Professional Branding and Strategic Networking
Live Virtual Sessions
Each session combines:
- Interactive learning: Engaging discussions, case studies, and real-world scenarios
- Practical tools: Templates, reflection prompts, and frameworks for immediate application
- Accountability: Opportunities to apply what you learn between sessions and share insights
- Coaching mindset: Encouragement to think critically, ask questions, and support one another’s growth
Discounts & Additional Information
Discounts available for Loyola alumni, current Loyola students, Loyola faculty and staff, and active duty or retired military.
Must email qualifying ID to PACS@loyno.edu upon registration.
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