12 Supervisory Training Courses

Created with former Australian cricket star Shane Watson, this Mitti (by SafetyCulture) course taps into his rich experience in high-performance settings to share real insights on effective leadership. Whether you’re in sports or the workplace, this course offers valuable lessons that apply to both worlds. It dives into key topics like what makes a leader truly successful, the difference between being results-driven and results-focused, and how to handle the expectations that come with leadership.

Scope: Traits of high-performing leaders, duties of a leader, results-driven vs. results-focused, the demon of expectation

This supervisory course offered by Mitti (by SafetyCulture) will help your team members determine who they are based on the types of supervisor. It begins by discussing the six most common leadership styles and the characteristics that come with each. Then, it’ll teach your team how to recognize each style and learn when to use them. While awareness of their style is important, it assures your learners that there’s no need to worry if they haven’t figured it out yet. Managing people doesn’t follow a cookie-cutter approach as it’s an ongoing process.

Scope: Leadership styles, implementing different leadership styles, onboarding best practices, leadership characteristics

Taking Alison’s Introduction to Supervision course is a great stepping stone to becoming a reliable supervisor. This course gives an introduction to supervision where your team will understand the different responsibilities that come with it. It also educates them about how to be a good supervisor, their impact on the workplace, and the importance of forming a good working relationship with their employees. While this supervisor course may seem like it’s geared toward professionals who are only starting their careers, it’s also ideal for tenured supervisors.

Scope: Defining supervision, principles of leadership, responsibilities of a supervisor, leadership strengths and weaknesses

This Modern Supervisor Skills course offered by Coursera offers the must-have supervisor skills and knowledge that your team needs to manage your company’s workforce more effectively. It also covers diversity training to help them manage their employees regardless of background. It begins with an overview of the nature of the job and the crucial part that supervisors play in creating a positive workplace. It’ll also teach your team various methods for effective employee communication.

Scope: Basic principles of management, building a customer-centric culture, effective employee communication, managing a diverse workforce

This supervisory training course’s mission is to help your leaders learn how to be better supervisors. It will guide them to become a positive influence that inspires employees to perform well in their jobs. It also emphasizes the importance of being outspoken with beliefs and following them through with behavior and actions. Another key point is building trust and harmonious relationships with your employees through consistency and integrity.

Scope: Personal passion, building trust & relationships, avoiding decision traps

This course offered by TrainUp aims to seek a balance between technical expertise and supervisory leadership. It covers how to empower your team to improve credibility and trust. To build interpersonal skills, it explores effective listening processes, participative leadership skills & techniques, and the proper delivery of constructive feedback. This supervisory training is delivered virtually on set dates and takes 3 days to complete. It has one of the steepest prices among all the courses listed here so it’s best to assess your training budget before enrolling.

Scope: Listening processes and skills, decision-making tools for effective leadership, participative leader skills and techniques

This course by Skillpath will teach your learners how to concentrate on the qualities and skills that drive excellence. To learn more about this, it discusses the six differences between a leader and a boss and identifies how one is more effective than the other. This course will also help your supervisors master effective communication to help their teams to be more productive. It also acknowledges the importance of motivating and rewarding employees and explains the concept of tangible and intangible incentives.

Scope: Performance management methods, team communication, being a leader vs. being a boss, teamwork, visionary leadership

This course is suited for managers that have years of experience and are interested in elevating their effectiveness. It uses a blended learning approach, which includes instructor-led training and pre and post-assessments. Here, they can learn how to create a high-performing team by adopting certain coaching methodologies and encouraging learning and development. It also uncovers the different conflict resolution approaches and how to ensure their effectiveness based on the situation.

Scope: Strategies and tools to create a high-performance team, coaching methodologies, conflict resolution

This course by edX uncovers how the inclusive leadership style of 21st-century leaders led them to success. It explores what inclusive leadership is through the EACH framework, which stands for Empowerment, Accountability, Courage, and Humility. Then, your team members will be given real-life scenarios and case studies to apply the new skills that they’ve learned. This course also stresses the importance of having your own Personal Leadership Plan to continuously develop your skills over time.

Scope: EACH framework, inclusive leadership skills, creating a Personal Leadership Plan

Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s Performance Management course focuses on establishing role clarity, addressing feedback, and managing underperforming employees. This course begins by explaining role clarity, wherein the responsibilities and tasks that come with the job are identified to spot performance gaps. It also discusses how to give, receive, and process feedback effectively through radical candor. Lastly, this course will give techniques in objectively communicating underperformance, which should be done right away when detected.

Scope: Understanding performance management, role clarity, feedback process, managing underperformance

This online supervisor training course is aimed at helping leaders navigate a fast-evolving work environment by covering key topics such as the definition and importance of leadership strategy, as well as the essential qualities and skills of a strategic leader. Here, your team will explore various leadership strategies vital for managing change, particularly in light of significant events like the COVID-19 pandemic. They'll gain valuable insights that they can apply to enhance their own leadership practices.

Scope: Qualities, skills, and practices of a strategic leader, leadership strategies needed to adapt to change