UCPM Elective Courses

Last Updated: July 23, 2025 5:37:33 PM PDT

Learn about UC People Management Series and Certificate Elective Courses.

Instructions

Select one course from each Competency, for a total of four electives and complete them either as an eCourse or Instructor-Led Training (ILT) based on the availability. Register via the UC Learning Center (login required).

Managing People (Choose a minimum of one course)

Managing People Course	Skillsoft eCourse	*CEB eCourse**
Identifying the Root Causes of Performance Issues		✔
Keeping Top Performers Challenged	✔
Managing for Cross-Functionality	✔
Leading a Cross-functional Team	✔
Developing Emotional Intelligence	✔
Sharing a Vision	✔
Positive Atmosphere: Establishing a Positive Work Environment	✔

Administration & Operations (Choose a minimum of one course)

Administration & Operations Course	Skillsoft eCourse	*CEB eCourse**	ILT
Getting What You Expect from Your Delegate	✔
Choosing and Preparing Your Delegate	✔
Taking Your Team to the Next Level with Delegation	✔
Leverage Your Strengths and Avoid Derailing Behaviors		✔
Helping Your Employees Prioritize Their Work		✔
Supervisory Training Laboratory			✔

Change Management (Choose a minimum of one course)

Change Management Course	Skillsoft eCourse	ILT
Leading Your Team Through Change	✔
Navigating Through Changes and Conflicts in Projects	✔
Facilitating Sustainable Change	✔
Moving Forward with Change Planning	✔
Making Change Stick	✔
Managing Motivation during Organizational Change	✔
Prosci Change Management Coaching Program (by request only)		✔
Change Management Practitioner (by request only)		✔

Communications (Choose a minimum of one course)

Communications Course	UC Systemwide eCourse	Skillsoft eCourse	*CEB eCourse**	ILT
UC Responding to Conflict	✔
UC Exercising Influence	✔
Facing the Management Challenges of Difficult Behavior and Diverse Teams		✔
Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact		✔
Effective Team Communication		✔
Trust Building Through Effective Communication		✔
Negotiating the Best Solution		✔
Facilitating Upward Feedback			✔
Dealing with Negative Reactions to Performance Feedback			✔
Building Collaborative Relationships			✔
Supervisory Training Laboratory				✔

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* CEB = Conference Executive Board, AMA = American Management Association