Certificate in Supervision Program

The Certificate in Supervision program is designed to provide supervisors with the communication, management, and leadership skills they need to meet the demands of BNL's workplace to ensure a safe, productive environment.

Who Should Attend?

• All new supervisors who have moved from the ranks of individual contributors, have not supervised employees before, or have been in supervision for two years or less.
• Experienced supervisors who want to improve their skills or who have not participated in supervisory training for 10 plus years.

What Are The Benefits For Supervisors?

Supervisors will:

• Gain the skills needed for effectively supervising others.
• Increase their confidence in their ability to manage.
• Meet other supervisors who are facing similar challenges.
• Begin to build a support network throughout the laboratory.
• Prepare for the possibility of more demanding leadership roles.
• Receive recognition from senior management, including the laboratory director.

How is the Certificate in Supervision Earned?

• Participants must attend all required classes.
• Participants will have three years to complete the training series in order to earn the certificate.
• Credit will be given for courses previously completed within the last ten years. Courses taken more than 10 years prior to the registering for the certificate program (with the exception of New Supervisor Orientation) will need to be repeated due to significant changes to the courses.

At the completion of the classes, participants will:

• Earn a Certificate in Supervision, to be included in their personnel files.
• Receive the Certificate at a yearly award ceremony.

How Do You Register For the Certificate?

Fill out the registration form online or print and return to Starr Munson in Bldg 400B.

What Courses Are Required for the Certificate?

The eleven courses required for the certificate are listed below. Click on course name for course description. For current schedule, see Staff Development Course Calendar

• What Supervisors Need to Know About Sexual Harassment
• Introduction to EEO, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Management
• Intervention
• Effective Supervision
• New Supervisor's Orientation
• Appraising Job Performance
• Salary Review Workshop for Supervisors
• Interpersonal Managing Skills
• Conducting an Effective Selection Interview
• Legal Issues in Supervision
• Safety Leadership and the Supervisor

Complete Supervisory Curriculum

Last Modified: June 10, 2008
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