Introduction to Leadership - Basic Course - $49.00

Learn the elements that comprise being a leader.

  Introduction and Overview

Introduction to Leadership addresses the key issues surrounding leadership. Basic topics include: 

• The importance of leadership
• What it takes to be a leader
• Becoming a visionary leader
• Being an ethical leader
• Leadership charisma
• The roles of a leader

"This was a really great course and I would recommend it to my co-workers and friends. I will be able to apply a great deal of the information into my day-to-day work and personal life." – Paul

Leadership is not limited to the naturally charismatic, the extroverted and gregarious, and those selected for top management positions. In fact, many of the elements that comprise being a leader can be taught or developed.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define leadership and explain its importance
• Discuss some of the better-known leadership theories: Fiedler's contingency theory; Path-goal theory; Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory
• Distinguish leadership from management and administration
• Explain the role of ethics in leadership
• Discuss the positives and negatives surrounding charismatic leadership
• Discuss the seven bases for leadership
• Explain why formal authority alone does not guarantee leadership
• Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader

This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.

Target Audience: This course is designed for mid- and entry-level professionals, managers, and those interested in effective leadership.

Course Level: Introductory

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour

Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU and 1 HRCI Specified - Strategic Business Credit Hour.

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