Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program Outline:
The Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) has been developed through a training partnership of five Ontario Community Colleges and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). Global competition, the development of advanced technologies and other economic challenges are rapidly changing the way Canadian business and industry operate. Supervisors have felt the impact of the changes most dramatically. Today’s manufacturing supervisors must demonstrate multifaceted leadership combined with a high level of technical expertise. The Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program is exactly what you need if you are a supervisor, manager or have goals targeted in that direction.
Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program Courses:
- The Business of Tomorrow: TECH-0315
- Coaching and Developing People: TECH-0015
- Continuous Improvement Process: TECH-0017
- Developing Effective Teams: TECH-0016
- Supervisory Skills for Business and Industry: TECH-0018
The Business of Tomorrow
TECH 0315 – CRN 15627 – Non-Credit Course:
There are two great pressures on manufacturing today; both related to change. One is the geo-political, or global economy, the other is the expectations placed on each of us, as individuals, to cope with a very different workforce and a very dynamic workplace. This material covers the information that will help the supervisor deal with these issues and answer the questions that arise daily in the workplace. The course includes; implementing change, the impacts from global competitors, understanding the ‘mosaic’ workforce, committing to continuously learning and helping others do the same.
- Recommended: High Speed Internet is strongly recommended to access course material
- Prerequisite: None
- Semester Start/End Date: September 6th – December 13th
- Final Exam: No
- Course Fee
Coaching and Developing People:
TECH 0015 – CRN 15625 – Non-Credit Course:
The coaching and developing of people, in order to encourage their highest performance and ongoing learning, is a crucial component in today’s work world. The roles of a coach and a facilitator require new skills to enhance the capabilities of their employees and to bring the best possible environment to the workplace. The skills of communication, coaching, delegation, motivation and dealing with conflict will be developed, together with an understanding of adult learning.
- Recommended: High Speed Internet is strongly recommended to access course material
- Prerequisite: None
- Semester Start/End Date: September 6th – December 13th
- Final Exam: No
- Course Fee
Continuous Improvement Process
TECH 0017 – CRN 15633 – Non-Credit Course:
On completion of this course, participants will have available a wide range of tools and techniques for the practical application of Continuous Improvement in their workplace. The material will cover the standard approaches in the quality movement; (e.g. 6-stigma, TQM), plus the shift to Lean Manufactoring and the ramifications to cost, inventory and scheduling. Project management will be introduced and the participants will undertake their own work-related project.
- Recommended: High Speed Internet is strongly recommended to access course material
- Prerequisite: None
- Semester Start/End Date: September 6th – December 13th
- Final Exam: No
- Course Fee
Developing Effective Teams
TECH 0016 – CRN 15631 – Non-Credit Course:
This course will provide the knowledge of how people in teams function and how teams evolve. It will develop in the participants, both the understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses and the skills for team building and facilitating your group. Particular attention will be paid to the questions of when to use a team, how to manage meetings and how to conduct group problem solving sessions.
- Recommended: High Speed Internet is strongly recommended to access course material
- Prerequisite: None
- Semester Start/End Date: September 6th – December 13th
- Final Exam: No
- Course Fee
Supervisory Skills for Business and Industry
TECH 0018 – CRN 15632 – Non-Credit Course:
The successful supervisor needs a solid knowledge base, a wide range of specialized skills and the capacity to keep current. the various roles you are called upon to play require clear understanding of the organization and clear thinking about the tasks. You must communicate effectively, handle customer relations, measure and report work appropriately and ensure compliance with complex government legislation. This course will help you develop these skills and give you an awareness of the multi-faceted approach to leadership demanded in the modern business environment.
- Recommended: High Speed Internet is strongly recommended to access course material
- Prerequisite: None
- Semester Start/End Date: September 6th – December 13th
- Final Exam: No
- Course Fee