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Interpersonal Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication

BUSA-41027

This course is part of a certificate program. For full program details and the application, please see the certificate page.

Companies are seeking candidates with strong power skills—such as communication, self-awareness, time management, and teamwork—to complement their technical expertise. The Interpersonal Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication certificate is designed for early-career professionals to build and apply these critical skills through team-based projects aligned with industry needs. Participants gain practical experience, engage with external organizations and leading experts, while expanding their professional networks.

 

Overview

  • Develop and Present Project to Showcase Knowledge and Expertise
  • Applied Learning in collaborative Group Work and Team Building Activities
  • Improved Business Opportunities Through Relationship Building
  • Real-World Insight and Interactive Discussions from industry leaders such as 
    • Meta
    • Continuum Global Solutions
    • Microsoft
  • High Level Assessments and Personalized Feedback
    • Myers Briggs - Type Indicator
    • Assessment Center (Stress and Time Management)
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument


Fall 2025 Schedule

Course Dates:  September 10 - March 12, 2025
Format: Mix of In-person, Live-Online, and Asynchronous
* Live Classes will take place on Wednesday's, 4:00-7:30 pm (PCT)
Some weeks will be fully asynchronous. If you anticipate a schedule conflict with the in person or live sessions, please contact the program manager.


 

Contact Your Program Manager

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Grace Sheehy
grsheehy@ucsd.edu
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Please note the schedule listed below is not the full schedule. Please reach out to the program manager directly for an accurate schedule. 

Course Information

Hybrid
9.00 units
$4,500.00

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For detailed information, please contact our Executive Programs and Corporate Education department or see the certificate page.

This course applies to these programs

Interpersonal Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication

Course sessions

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Section ID:

192601

Class type:

In-class + web based.

This learning experience is intentionally designed as a combination of in-class and web-based instruction. In-class meetings follow the published schedule. Students are also expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 6/17/202

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
9/10/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
10/1/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
11/5/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
11/19/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
12/10/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
12/17/2025 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
1/14/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
1/28/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/4/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/11/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/25/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
3/11/2026 Wed 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Room 530, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Parish Jefferson

Parish Jefferson
Parish D. Jefferson, Ph.D. brings over two decades of dynamic leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions. With a proven record as a global account manager, program director, and DEI strategist, Dr. Jefferson has successfully led initiatives in educational technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership development, product adoption, partner management, and team optimization.
 
Throughout his career, he has launched and scaled transformative programs, built high-performing teams, and cultivated strategic partnerships that drive impact and create inclusive environments where individuals and organizations thrive. Recognized as a thought leader, Dr. Jefferson is a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting at national conferences, universities, and corporate leadership forums on topics including inclusive leadership, organizational development, and fostering belonging in the workplace.
 
Dr. Jefferson earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership with a concentration in Diversity and Inclusion from the University of Arizona Global Campus. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from UC Davis, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas.
 
Deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusive leadership, Dr. Jefferson leverages both his academic research and professional expertise to empower leaders, transform organizational culture, and create pathways for meaningful and sustainable change across industries.

 
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