Registration Open for Emerging Leaders Certificate Program at U of A in April

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Rogers, Ark. – Participants can register now for the April 21 Emerging Leaders Certificate Program that helps professionals build recognized skills and prepare for new leadership roles.

The one-day program is designed for mid-managers, new professionals, and career-changers who want to learn a mix of dynamic leadership skills, including self-reflection, self-confidence, motivation techniques and conflict resolution.

Buster Arnwine, vice president of sales for Reckitt Benckiser, will teach the class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Arkansas Global Campus Rogers, 3300 Market St., Suite 402.

The cost is $879, and lunch will be provided. U of A faculty, staff and current students get a 10 percent discount. Group rates are also available.

Participants will gain an understanding of their own strengths and limitations, and then build skills to motivate others to reach organizational goals, said Heather Sprandel, program organizer for the Global Campus and adjunct instructor for the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

“To be successful, professionals must draw from a toolbox of leadership skills,” Sprandel said. “This program will equip participants with the essential skills needed to tackle leadership challenges and motivate those around them to achieve workplace goals.”

Participants will earn a certificate of completion from the University of Arkansas. Course topics include:

• Adaptive leadership
• Birkman Assessment and leadership styles
• Understanding organizational behavior
• Oral and written communication
• Negotiation and influence

The Global Campus offers other leadership, professional development and computer training programs through its workforce development website.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.