Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
Leadership, Communication & Team Management Skills.
Build leadership, communication and team skills to manage, motivate and develop talent effectively.
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Recommended experience
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What you'll learn
Transition into management and build leadership mindset, credibility, and trust.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and strengthen workplace relationships.
Manage performance, motivate teams, and develop talent for long-term success.
Skills you'll gain
- Leadership
- Communication Strategies
- Strategic Leadership
- Initiative and Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Development
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Professionalism
- Team Leadership
- Performance Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Leadership and Management
- Behavior Management
- Adaptability
- Conflict Management
- Team Management
- Professional Development
- Trustworthiness
- Business Management
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March 2026
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Specialization - 4 course series
This Specialization prepares new and aspiring managers with practical, real-world skills to lead teams effectively. Across four courses, you’ll build a strong leadership foundation by learning how to transition into management, communicate with clarity, build trust, and navigate change, conflict, and problem-solving with confidence.
You’ll also develop the ability to manage and motivate teams by delegating effectively, sustaining motivation, and coaching employees for growth. In addition, you’ll master performance management and talent development through setting goals, delivering continuous feedback, conducting fair evaluations, and hiring and onboarding talent, equipping you to build high-performing teams and drive long-term success.
Applied Learning Project
This Specialization includes interactive role-play exercises and simulated workplace scenarios that allow you to practice key leadership skills in realistic situations. You’ll engage in guided dialogues to build confidence in communication, decision-making, performance conversations, and team leadership.
Foundations of Leadership and Management
What you'll learn
Demonstrate strategies for building credibility, trust, and professionalism.
Apply adaptive leadership techniques to manage change and uncertainty.
Analyze workplace conflicts to identify root causes.
Implement structured problem-solving approaches for managerial challenges.
Skills you'll gain
Communication and Relationship Building
What you'll learn
Apply the principles of clear and professional workplace communication.
Identify diverse communication styles to effectively navigate complex workplace dynamics.
Build trust and psychological safety to foster collaboration and strong working relationships.
Skills you'll gain
Managing and Motivating Teams
What you'll learn
Prioritize tasks and delegate effectively based on team skills, capacity, and development goals.
Diagnose common motivation challenges and implement targeted solutions.
Use coaching techniques and structured conversations to support employee growth and performance.
Skills you'll gain
Performance Management and Talent Development
What you'll learn
Implement continuous performance management practices to drive accountability and growth.
Apply structured evaluation methods to fairly evaluate and develop employee talent.
Utilize effective hiring and onboarding strategies to ensure long-term engagement and success.
Skills you'll gain
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Frequently asked questions
The Specialization will take 12 weeks to complete (2-3 hours per week).
No specific background needed. This specialization is meant for new managers or early-career leaders looking to build foundational management skills.
No, you can take the courses in any order.
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Financial aid available,