LearnKartS

Essential Skills for First-Time Managers Specialization

LearnKartS

Essential Skills for First-Time Managers Specialization

Ready to Lead?. Equip yourself with must-have management skills.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(27 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Step into your first leadership role with confidence and impact

  • Build strong team relationships through clear communication and collaboration

  • Handle challenges with emotional intelligence and ethical decision-making

  • Drive results by managing time, priorities, and team performance effectively

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Specialization - 11 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals and importance of workplace ethics

  • Master ethical decision-making techniques, such as Potter Box and PLUS

  • Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment

  • Navigate workplace challenges with professionalism and inclusivity

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compliance Management
Category: Risk Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Develop confidence in public speaking and addressing audiences.

  • Learn to listen actively and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

  • Master communication strategies for handling difficult conversations at work and in social settings.

  • Prepare for interviews and meetings with strong, clear communication techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Communication
Category: Business Communication
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Active Listening
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Teamwork
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Adaptability
Category: Persuasive Communication
Email Etiquette

Email Etiquette

Course 3 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Craft professional and effective email communications suited for workplace scenarios

  • Maintain clarity, correct tone, and etiquette in various types of messages

  • Use clear subject lines, bullet points, and structured formatting

  • Respond promptly, escalate concerns appropriately, and follow best practices in communication

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Communication
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Communication
Category: Global Marketing
Time Management Skills

Time Management Skills

Course 4 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Prioritize tasks effectively using the Eisenhower Matrix to focus on what matters most.

  • Implement the Pomodoro Technique to enhance your focus, manage distractions, and complete tasks efficiently.

  • Overcome common time management barriers such as procrastination and lack of motivation.

  • Master techniques to manage competing deadlines and stress while maintaining high productivity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Professional Development

What you'll learn

  • Master the POSH Act 2013 and protect workplace rights with confidence

  • Tackle real-life harassment cases through practical scenarios and stories

  • Lead the way in creating safe, respectful, and inclusive work cultures

  • Harness modern tools and AI to prevent, detect, and stop misconduct

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compliance Management
Category: Accountability
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Workplace Bullying Intervention
Category: Social Media
Category: Responsible AI

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and manage your emotions in difficult scenarios

  • Use emotional intelligence to navigate challenges effectively

  • Build a stronger bond that boosts collaboration

  • Read and respond to others with empathy and accuracy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Social Skills
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Empathy
Category: Leadership
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Stress Management
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Professional Development
Category: Resilience
Category: Personal Development
Category: Adaptability
Category: Relationship Management

What you'll learn

  • Work seamlessly with diverse teams to achieve goals

  • Build trust and rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

  • Resolve challenges without losing team trust

  • Contribute effectively in both virtual and in-person settings

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Empathy
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Teamwork
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Collaboration
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Team Building
Category: Active Listening
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Cooperation
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Team Leadership
Stress Management Techniques

Stress Management Techniques

Course 8 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build resilience to handle high-pressure situations

  • Maintain focus, energy, and emotional balance

  • Identify what’s really causing your stress and fix it

  • Use practical techniques to stay calm under pressure

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mental Health

What you'll learn

  • Spot early signs of conflict before they escalate

  • Apply proven techniques to resolve disputes quickly

  • Keep relationships strong even in disagreement

  • Turn conflicts into opportunities for better collaboration

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: De-escalation Techniques
Category: Mediation
Category: Teamwork
Category: Collaboration
Category: Communication
Category: Empathy
Category: Active Listening
Category: Negotiation
Category: Relationship Management
Negotiation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Course 10 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Prepare effectively for successful negotiations

  • Communicate persuasively to achieve win-win outcomes

  • Overcome objections and find common ground

  • Build long-term relationships through trust and respect

Skills you'll gain

Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity

What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of team diversity and inclusive collaboration

  • Build a workplace where everyone feels respected and heard

  • Identify and address unconscious bias effectively

  • Encourage fairness, equity, and respect in professional contexts

Skills you'll gain

Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: People Management
Category: Team Building

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