Basic Skills for New Supervisors - Online

Basic Skills for New Supervisors
40 hours
 
Online instructor-led course conducted over six consecutive weeks. Presented entirely online, this course will provide an examination of basic supervisory skills required for today’s criminal justice professionals. 
 
Making the difficult transition from line officer to supervisor is not a move to be taken lightly.  In order to be successful, a new attitude and new understanding must accompany the new responsibilities that come with the position.  This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and abilities to start your new leadership position with confidence.
 
As part of the course, we will conduct an in-depth examination of the new skills that are necessary when taking over a line supervision position, such as delegating assignments, evaluating employees, addressing unacceptable behaviors, counseling subordinates, and leading your team.  You will be exposed to a wide diversity of supervisory functions and progressive philosophies as you network with fellow students from throughout the nation.
 
Online environment:   This course is interactive, instructor-led, and is divided into weekly modules.  You can complete that week’s materials at any time prior to the week’s end.  There are no provisions for you to skip weeks or work far ahead.  Also, there are no specific times that you must be online.  When you complete that week’s course work is your choice – as long as it is done by the end of the assigned week.  You should plan to dedicate an average of five to eight hours a week to the course activities. 
 
The instructors will be available by email and on discussion boards throughout the course.  They will be your guides and will be there to assist you with questions and advanced instruction at every step along the way.
 
Computer Requirements: You will complete the course entirely online.  A dependable broadband internet connection with a Windows or Mac computer is required.  Additional technical requirements can be found at www.iptm.org/OTIS
 
Audience:  Sworn and non-sworn members of criminal justice organizations that are or wish to become line supervisors