This course addresses the key issues surrounding leadership. What is leadership? Why is it important? What does it require to be a leader? How does leadership in a nonprofit environment differ from the private sector? What is visionary leadership? What role should ethics play? This course considers the foundations of leadership and examines how to be a successful and effective leader. The actual work of leadership requires specific qualities and skills. Some of these skills are unique to the nonprofit sector.
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    This course addresses the key issues surrounding leadership. What is leadership? Why is it important? What does it require to be a leader? How does leadership in a nonprofit environment differ from the private sector? What is visionary leadership? What role should ethics play? This course, offered by our accredited school partners, considers the foundations of leadership and examines how to be a successful and effective leader. The actual work of leadership requires specific qualities and skills. Some of these skills are unique to the nonprofit sector. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
    After completing this course, you should be able to:

    Define leadership and explain its importance
    Distinguish between some of the better-known leadership theories (Fieldler's contingency theory, Path-goal theory, Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory)
    Distinguish leadership from management and administration
    Explain the role of ethics in leadership
    Identify the benefits and drawbacks surrounding charismatic leadership
    Recognize the importance of training, learning, and role-playing in leadership
    Describe the impending leadership shortage in the nonprofit sector and discuss possible solutions to the problem
    Discuss the seven bases for leadership
    Explain why formal authority alone does not guarantee leadership
    Explain leadership issues that are especially important in the nonprofit environment
    Discuss the nine key qualities for leadership
    Describe the leadership qualities that nonprofit leaders feel are important for success
    Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader
    All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

    Internet Connection
    • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
    Hardware Requirements
    • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
    • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

    Software Requirements
    • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
    • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    • Adobe PDF Reader
    This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.

    Product Type:
    Course
    Course Type:
    Professional Enrichment
    Level:
    Beginner
    Language:
    English
    Hours:
    5
    Duration:
    1 month
    Avg Completion:
    1 Month

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        • Complete an employer-ready resume with a career coach
        • Participate in live mock interviews and job guidance sessions

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