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Leadership Workshops and Business Skills Training

Enhance Your Leadership and Management Abilities

Build Talent with Targeted Leadership and Business Skills Workshop

 

Strengthen your team's potential and elevate individual performance with our leadership workshops and business skills training. Designed for working professionals and teams, these practical, hands-on workshops develop the communication, collaboration, and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.Digital-Badge_Sample_Circle.png

What to Expect:

  • Compact and Convenient Learning 
  • Interactive, Applicable, and Practical
  • Lead by Renowned Industry Experts
  • A Verifiable Digital Credential (Applies to most courses but not all)

 

Self-Paced Courses

Explore our self-paced online offerings for a convenient, high-level introduction to our programs, delivering valuable insights and a solid foundation to build on.

Lean Six Sigma: Cinturón Blanco

This course is taught in Spanish! Lean Six Sigma improves processes by reducing waste and boosting efficiency. This course covers essential concepts, tools, and problem-solving methods used in manufacturing, healthcare, and services so you can identify improvement areas and apply Lean Six Sigma to increase workplace efficiency.

Crafting Your Unique Personal Brand

Standing out is essential in today’s crowded world. This course helps you define and express your personal brand with clarity and confidence. Explore how to communicate your values, strengths, and unique story to set yourself apart in your career. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework to promote your authentic brand.

Essentials of Interpersonal Communication

Strong communication skills are key to success at work and beyond. This course covers communication models, barriers, and the role of diversity, plus nonverbal cues and active listening. Gain tools to improve your ability to connect, collaborate, and navigate different settings more effectively and with confidence.

Navigating Conflict

Conflict is natural, but how you respond shapes the outcome. This course teaches you to handle disagreements calmly and constructively. Learn to understand conflict dynamics, apply practical resolution skills, and transform challenges into opportunities for better collaboration, teamwork, and long-term growth.

Uncovering Unconscious Bias

Unconscious biases shape decisions and opportunities without our awareness. This course explores how bias influences perceptions, relationships, and workplace systems. Gain practical strategies to reduce bias, build inclusivity, and support fairness while fostering a more equitable and productive environment for everyone.

Intro to Project Management

This course introduces essential project management principles for anyone looking to plan and deliver projects effectively. Learn foundational tools, scheduling techniques, and leadership skills applicable across industries. Ideal for individuals and organizations wanting to improve project outcomes with confidence.

Workshops

Immersive, hands-on workshops, live online or in-person, for deeper learning and expert engagement.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

Learn the basics of Lean Six Sigma, a proven method to reduce waste and improve efficiency. This White Belt workshop covers essential tools and problem-solving techniques across industries like manufacturing and healthcare. Gain skills to identify and improve processes for better performance and customer satisfaction.

Have Questions?

We have additional workshops designed to meet evolving, professional needs. By sharing your interest, you help guide which topics we offer next.

Additional Leadership & Management Programs

For emerging professionals

Interpersonal Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication (ILTC)

Build leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects aligned with industry needs. Gain experience, connect with professionals, and boost confidence to advance your career.

For mid-level professionals

Essentials in Leadership and Management (ELM)

Strengthen leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills through interactive learning. Emphasizing team work and problem solving, apply best practices with peer coaching, real-world exercises, and case studies in your workplace.

For entry- to mid-level professionals

Leadership and Management Program (LAMP)

UC San Diego’s five-month LAMP builds leadership, business fundamentals, and personal development for emerging managers with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Develop practical skills to grow your career with confidence. Returning soon!

For senior-level professionals

Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE)

EPSE provides an executive view of tech business challenges, strengthening strategic thinking, cross-functional relationships, and communication skills. Learn to develop and implement business plans for science and technology industries. Returning soon!

Corporate Education & Custom Training

Corporate education and custom training from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies helps businesses identify organizational skills gaps and create a tactical training plan to fill them.  Our training programs can accelerate organizational change by bringing new skills, knowledge and acumen to your existing employees.

By partnering with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, you will receive quality, customized training that spurs innovation, enhances your organization's performance, and makes a lasting impact. Our training specialists will listen to your needs and manage all the details for you.

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Contact Us

Department

Grace Sheehy

Email
unex-leadership@ucsd.edu