LinkedIn Learning

Management Foundations

Beginner 0.8 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course distilling the essentials of managing people into a focused session. In about forty-five minutes it covers choosing the right management style, addressing performance problems, delegating effectively and resolving conflict. Concise and practical — a quick grounding in the core management skills, though necessarily light given its length.

Good for: A quick grounding in the core skills of managing people.

Less suitable if: You want depth, or an experienced manager wanting new ideas.

Skills you'll gain

ManagementDelegationPerformance managementConflict resolutionManagement styles

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to managing
You want a fast overview
You want the core skills

Consider something else if you…

You want depth
You are an experienced manager
You want a longer, thorough course

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: About 45 minutes.

About this course

Management Foundations distils the essentials of managing people into a focused session. In about forty-five minutes it covers choosing the right management style, addressing performance problems, delegating effectively, resolving conflict, managing your time, and fostering a learning mindset that keeps a team improving.

What you'll learn

Choose an appropriate management style
Delegate tasks effectively
Address performance problems
Resolve workplace conflict
Manage your time as a manager
Foster a learning mindset

This course includes

0.8h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).

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Is the certificate recognised?

LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

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Kevin Eikenberry
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Taught by Kevin Eikenberry, a leadership and learning expert, author and speaker focused on practical management development.

About this provider

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LinkedIn Learning
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Frequently asked questions

This is a shorter, broader distillation of core management skills; New Manager Foundations focuses specifically on the transition into management.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
No — at about 45 minutes it is a concise overview, necessarily light on depth.
About forty-five minutes.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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