Course Overview
This online introductory leadership course is a partner course designed for professionals who want a clearer understanding of what leadership is, why it matters, and what effective leadership requires in modern organizations. It balances leadership theory with real workplace application so learners can strengthen leadership judgment, not just vocabulary.
This is a partner course offered alongside our instructor-led programs. It provides a self-paced option for learners who want leadership fundamentals on a flexible schedule, including professionals stepping into broader influence or preparing for future leadership roles.
The course defines leadership, reviews several leadership theories, and distinguishes leadership from management and administration. It also emphasizes ethical leadership and culture shaping, including how leaders set ethical tone, build ethical culture, address ethical lapses, and handle ethical crises through applied scenarios. Additional topics include charismatic leadership, the limits of formal authority, and core qualities and skills associated with effective leadership.
Who This Helps
This course is a strong fit for emerging leaders, new managers, and professionals who influence outcomes without formal authority. It also supports experienced professionals who want a clearer framework for ethical leadership, culture, and credibility.
What Learners Will Do Better
- Define leadership clearly and explain why it matters to organizational success.
- Use familiar leadership theories to make sense of real leadership situations.
- Separate leading from managing and administering and choose the right approach for the situation.
- Set a stronger ethical tone through example, expectations, and consistent follow-through.
- Respond more effectively to ethical lapses and ethical crises using practical decision principles.
- Evaluate charismatic leadership with more balance, recognizing both strengths and risks.
- Rely less on authority and more on the behaviors that earn influence and credibility.
- Strengthen leadership skills tied to culture shaping and day-to-day effectiveness.
How Teams Get Value From It
Teams use this course to establish shared language and expectations around leadership, ethics, and culture, especially when leadership behaviors vary across departments. Common uses include assigning it to high-potential employees, pairing it with leadership onboarding, and using the ethical scenarios as discussion prompts to reinforce organizational standards.
Time, Access, and Credits
Estimated learning time is approximately 5 hours. Access runs 90 days. The course carries 0.5 IACET CEUs and 5 credits each from HRCI, SHRM, and ATD. It also includes 5 PMI PDUs in Power Skills.
Volume Pricing and Coordinated Enrollment
If purchasing seats for a group, contact us about volume pricing and coordinated enrollment.