Strengths-Oriented Leadership Micro-credential
Issued by
Purdue University Global
The strengths-oriented leadership micro-credential is based on decades of data compiled by Gallup, and focuses on developing organizational leadership skills with an emphasis on the CliftonStrengths model. Upon completing this micro-credential, you will possess an advanced understanding of your unique strengths, and how you can leverage your strengths to effectively lead individuals and organizations.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Strengths Based Leadership
Earning Criteria
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MT231: Strengths-Based Leadership. This course will guide you in building a foundation of self-awareness and understanding of others using Gallup's CliftonStrengths framework. You will build an individualized development plan (IDP) based on your strengths, which will foster heightened self-awareness, academic success, and career confidence. The course will begin with the identification, exploration, and application of your unique strengths.
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MT232: Organizational Culture and Intrapreneurship. Once you understand yourself, it is important to understand the elements of innovative organizational cultures and apply your talents within an innovative culture. In this course, you will apply your builder talents to an opportunity that you identify within an organization. The process will include applying builder talents, utilizing an iterative process for goal setting, conducting research, and creating a leadership team.
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MT233: Customer Engagement. This course focuses on the initiation, sustainment, and restoration of customer engagement. You will develop a deep understanding of your customer base and deliver superior experiences by building workforces that are highly dedicated to the customer, and ask the right questions. You will also learn to use data measurement in the creation of a customer-centric workforce.
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MT234: Selling From Your Strengths. This course explores the different types of sales in business today. Understanding how to lean into your strengths to sell will help you to navigate the different sales channels. You will then complete the sales process by creating a written scope of work for a client.
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MT235: Managing for Organic Growth. This course examines the drivers of effective management, which can encourage organic growth in a contemporary workforce. You will use your understanding of others' strengths in the context of partnerships. You will develop your managerial skills and acquire an understanding of how to build effective management into an organization's culture and structure.