The LSU Management & Leadership Series Certificate is designed to help you become a more effective leader. This program focuses on the human side of leadership, helping you build the skills to motivate teams, manage conflict, communicate effectively, and develop others. These are skills that drive team performance, employee engagement, and workplace success.
Offered in a flexible, self-paced format, this course gives you the opportunity to immediately apply what you learn through practical, real-world scenarios. You'll explore how to navigate the challenges of supervising employees, building strong teams, and creating a positive, productive work environment. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or looking to grow as a manager, this program gives you the tools to influence people and drive results through effective management.
Average Program Duration
This certificate program consists of 6 courses that can be purchased in a bundle for a discounted rate or individually. Each course must be completed within 2 weeks. This program is designed to take approximately 18 hours to finish, and you have 4 months to complete all courses in the certificate.
What Will I Learn
- Team leadership and supervision
- Employee performance management
- Workplace conflict resolution
- Building high-performing teams
- Employee motivation and engagement
- Coaching, mentoring, and feedback
- Communication and interpersonal leadership
- Managing team dynamics and behavior
- Organizational leadership and supervision
Industry Alignment
Strong leadership is widely considered an important factor in organizational effectiveness across many industries. This program prepares professionals to manage people effectively in environments such as business and corporate teams, healthcare and service organizations, government and public sector settings, and nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.
This certificate can help prepare you for roles focused on people leadership and team success, including:
- Supervisor or Team Lead
- Department or Operations Manager
- Frontline or Mid-Level Manager
- Emerging Leaders and High-Potential Employees
This certificate is especially valuable for professionals responsible for leading people, improving performance, and managing workplace dynamics.
Who Is This Program For
- New or aspiring supervisors stepping into their first leadership role
- Current managers or team leads looking to improve team performance and communication
- Professionals responsible for employee development, coaching, or mentoring
- High-potential employees preparing for leadership advancement
How the Program Works
This certificate is comprised of online courses offered through Moodle, our Learning Management System (LMS). Moodle serves as a centralized platform for students, providing an easy-to-use interface to access course materials, submit assignments, and interact with instructors and fellow learners.
The courses are organized into modules, which are units of learning. Each module consists of lectures, learning activities, and assessments, all designed to enhance the online learning experience. Throughout the course, you will progress from simpler to more complex concepts, and you will have opportunities to practice and apply your knowledge through activities and assessments. We recommend completing 1 to 2 modules per week.
One of the most valuable benefits of online learning is flexibility. Our self-paced courses allow you to access course materials and complete assignments at your preferred pace, reducing the need to log into Moodle at specific times. However, all activities must be completed before the course expiration date.
What You Will Earn
After successfully completing all courses in the certificate program, you will be able to download an official LSU certificate. We recommend you print out this certificate and showcase it with pride!
Completers will also receive a digital badge that showcases your new skill set and provides employers with a reliable way to assess your capabilities. These badges serve as a visual representation of your accomplishments and can be shared on social media, personal websites, or professional networking sites. For more information on digital badges, visit the LSU Digital Badge page.
Learning Pathways
After earning the Management & Leadership Series Certificate, you will open doors to learning pathways that can enhance your skills and credentials. Through LSU’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative, you can potentially use your certificate to waive certain college credits, eliminating the need to retake courses that demonstrate competencies gained through our certificate programs.
The Management & Leadership Series Certificate may contribute toward the following online degrees offered through LSU Online:
- BS in Leadership and Human Resource Development with LSU
Note: Credit for Prior Learning is determined on a case-by-case basis and subject to change. It is evaluated once students are admitted into a degree program.
How To Pay for Your Certificate
Explore multiple options to fund your educational journey.
- Through your employer: Many employers offer reimbursement or dedicated budgets for professional development programs. Please check with your human resources department or supervisor to determine your eligibility.
- Continuing Education loan: Certain certificate programs are eligible for continuing education loans through various banking institutions.
- Pay your own way: LSU accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Visit the payment options page to learn more.
English Proficiency Requirements
Information on English Proficiency Requirements are located here.
FAQ
Management and Leadership Series Certificate FAQs
What is the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate?
The Management and Leadership Series Certificate is an online MicroCert offered through LSU Online that teaches the people-management skills needed to lead productive teams. Developed from LSU’s Fundamentals of Supervision course, it covers what a manager actually does day to day — communication, motivation, team building, conflict resolution, and adapting your leadership style. It is built for new and aspiring supervisors, team leads, and first-time managers.
What courses are included in the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate?
The certificate includes six online courses: Thinking & Acting Like a Manager, Motivating Your Team, How to Build Effective Teams, Personality & Leadership, Positive Conflict Resolution, and Enhancing Employee Performance. Together, they cover the manager mindset, employee motivation, building high-performing teams, leadership styles and personality, and workplace conflict resolution. You can buy all six as a discounted bundle or enroll individually, for about 18 hours total.
How much does the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate cost, and how can I pay?
The full Management and Leadership Series Certificate bundle costs $1,050 when all six courses are purchased together at a discounted rate; individual courses are also available. Payment options include employer reimbursement or professional development funds, continuing education loans through participating banks, and self-payment by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
How long does the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate take, and how is it delivered?
The Management and Leadership Series Certificate takes about 18 hours total, and you have four months from registration to complete all six courses. Each course must be finished within two weeks. Courses are delivered online and self-paced through Moodle, LSU’s learning management system, where you access lectures, activities, and assessments. LSU recommends completing one to two modules per week.
Do I need management experience to enroll in the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate?
No, the Management and Leadership Series Certificate has no prerequisites and requires no prior management experience. It is designed for people transitioning into management, recently promoted supervisors, and anyone preparing for a first management role. You will need a computer with internet access and an up-to-date web browser to complete the online courses through Moodle.
Can the LSU Management and Leadership Series Certificate count toward a college degree?
Yes, the Management and Leadership Series Certificate may count toward college credit through LSU’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative. It can potentially contribute toward the online BS in Leadership and Human Resource Development with LSU, helping you waive certain courses. Credit for Prior Learning is evaluated on a case-by-case basis once you are admitted to a degree program and is subject to change.