Certificate Program
Asynchronous Elective Options
Synchronous
Online
The Leadership and Management Development Certificate (LMDC) provides the opportunity to learn and collaborate by sharing experiences and knowledge with other colleagues. The mission of the program is to provide tangible knowledge and resources in the areas of coaching, communication, customer service, emotional intelligence, leadership, and team building excellence.
The LMDC is a self-directed certificate program consisting of five core courses and two elective courses. The five core courses are courses developed by the Training Department. The two electives can be fulfilled by choosing any of the other HR professional development courses outside of the core curriculum or choose from a range of on-demand online electives available through LinkedIn Learning.
Eligible Participants:
- Administrative Professional Faculty
- Classified Employees
- Hourly Employees
Previous supervisory experience not required.
Certificate Requirements
Set Your Own Pace
There are five core course requirements and two elective requirements. There are no restrictions on completion time for certification.
Track Your Progress
Download the LMDC Tracking Log to help guide your course choices and track your completion of certificate requirements. Don't forget to celebrate every step of the way!
Print Your Own Training Materials
A link to training materials will be sent one week before scheduled class. Attendees are responsible for printing their own copies of training materials.
Register Online
Check the Course Schedule to see what courses are being offered for the current semester, and register online.
Curriculum
Coaching for Performance Success
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Emotional Intelligence I: Manage Self
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Leadership Essentials
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Effective Communication Skills
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Team Up for Success
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
To fulfill your elective requirements, you may select any course beyond the five core HR Training courses or choose a LinkedIn Learning course that aligns with key soft skills such as coaching, communication, conflict management, customer service, emotional intelligence, leadership, performance management, or team building.
Looking for a course to take, explore our curated collections on the HR LinkedIn Learning page for suggestions.
Note: If you choose a LinkedIn Learning course, be sure to download your certificate(s) from LinkedIn Learning. You will need to upload them with the LMDC Certificate request form once all requirements are met to receive your electronic LMDC certificate.
Coaching for Performance Success
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Emotional Intelligence I: Manage Self
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Leadership Essentials
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Effective Communication Skills
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
Team Up for Success
Synchronous | Online | HR Facilitator-Led | Registration Required
To fulfill your elective requirements, you may select any course beyond the five core HR Training courses or choose a LinkedIn Learning course that aligns with key soft skills such as coaching, communication, conflict management, customer service, emotional intelligence, leadership, performance management, or team building.
Looking for a course to take, explore our curated collections on the HR LinkedIn Learning page for suggestions.
Note: If you choose a LinkedIn Learning course, be sure to download your certificate(s) from LinkedIn Learning. You will need to upload them with the LMDC Certificate request form once all requirements are met to receive your electronic LMDC certificate.
Complete Your Certification
Training Evaluation Form
How was your learning experience? Let us know! To provide exceptional customer services, we request that participants submit an online training evaluation form after each course.
Certificate Requests
Once you have completed the Certificate requirements, you can request your LMDC Certificate by submitting this form to the HR Training & Organization Development Team.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to enroll in the LMDC program. Simply register for an eligible course and you are on your way!
We recommend downloading the LMDC Tracking Log to help guide your course choices and track your completion of certificate requirements.
When you have completed all requirements, use this form to contact the HR Training & Organization Development Team to request your certificate!
It depends. You must register to participate in the Develop Your Dominion synchronous facilitator-led online courses. However, for your electives there are asynchronous course options on COVLC that are self-paced and do not require registration.
Contact the HR Training & Organization Development Team at hrtraining@odu.edu. Or contact the training consultants individually:
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