University Diploma in Professional Development: Managing and Working in a Mobile Workforce

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Why choose this course?

 

• It's a work based programme for organisations looking to develop groups of managers and supervisors. The modules provide a framework whilst the content is customised to meet your organisations individual needs.
• If your company is in a period of transition and moving towards a mobile workforce, this course will support your managers as they move to the new way working with their teams.
• It's relevant for any situation where teams need to be managed but are not necessarily 'seen' or have a physical base.
• It provides your managers with the tools and techniques required to manage and coach a mobile team, building confidence and understanding.

 

 

About the course

This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of managers whose teams are in a period of transition towards mobile working. Whilst using the course framework, we will work in partnership with you to develop the content so that it is contextualised to your area and addresses your specific requirements.

It will provide your managers with the tools and techniques required to manage a mobile workforce and coach virtual teams, so that they are better able to deal with, and support others in the transition to 'new ways' of working.

Managers will also be taken on a learning journey, engaging in self analysis and personal reflection to explore and identify areas for personal development.

The course consists of three modules:

The Developing Professional (20 credits)

This module develops each delegate's ability as a refelctive practitioner so that they can identify their strengths and weaknesses and areas for development. They will not only consider the benefits to themselves, but also the impact and value this brings to their team and their organisation.

Tools and Techniques for Managing and Working in Virtual Teams (20 credits)

This module introduces the concepts of managing a mobile workforce, offering tools and techniques in a series of activities to be applied in the workplace, reflecting on their usefulness in managing the transition to a new way of working.

Work Based Review (20 credits)

Drawing on their own area of expertise, delegates will identify an organisational issue and, utilising current academic and professional thinking, will present a solution in a coherent manner, drawing conclusions from their reading and personal analysis.

How you'll learn

This is a work based programme. Delegates study at an initial workshop and then online using our customised learning platform.

Anything else?

University credit

This is a Level 5 qualification. On successful completion you will achieve 60 credits and earn a University Diploma in Professional Development. You can choose to put this credit towards achieving additional higher education qualifications at the University.

Work based learning

Work based learning is better for business. Unlike traditional 'training courses', it allows you to tailor what your employees learn to the needs of your company. Your employees develop skills that directly help them in their role, and it leads to knowledge that is put to use straight away.

We work with you to develop a bespoke programme that directly addresses your needs. All that's required is a minimum group of 12 delegates.

Find out more

Call 0800 678 3311 or email udc@derby.ac.uk