Women in Leadership
Develop leadership skills to overcome challenges faced in the workplace by women in expanding influence as a business leader with Women in a Leadership course.
Online
8 Weeks
64,084 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
As an estimate, companies with high ranks on gender diversity in executive team members perform better on profitability and 27% better than others in terms of value creation. The relationship between financial performance and gender equality has never been this much clear, and the barriers and subliminal prejudices experienced by women in leadership positions globally are being recognized. This online course by the University of Stellenbosch Business School is an 8 weeks program that teaches practical strategies for the development of women leadership.
The Women in Leadership training explores the key strength of female leadership in business to enhance the performance of an organization. The course teaches to build a business case to reduce unique workplace barriers and greater representation of women in senior positions.
The Women in Leadership syllabus covers various biases and barriers in the workplace which affect women's leadership in an organization. The course focuses on various methods to motivate people, implement plans and provide direction as a woman in a leadership position. The course also teaches about the importance of diversity in an organisation.
The Highlights
- 100% online
- 8 weeks duration
- Assignments and projects
- Online quizzes
- Self-paced learning
- 8 modules
- Downloadable materials
- Offered by Stellenbosch University
Programme Offerings
- online learning
- quizzes
- assignments
- discussion forum
- Certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town |
Fee type | Fee amount in INR |
Course Fees | Rs. 64,084 (Inclusive of taxes) |
The Women in Leadership fee is Rs. 64,084, candidates can also pay the fee in 2 installments. For opting split payment option to pay the fee in installments, candidates will be charged a 3% extra amount.
What you will learn
After completing the Women in a Leadership certification course, candidates will learn about the importance of diversity in an organisation, gender equality, and various strategies for developing women leaders. candidates will know about the representation of women in senior positions by and reducing workplace barriers.
Who it is for
- Working professionals who want to gain an understanding of gender diversity and equality at the workplace with a focus on making balanced representation in different levels of leadership positions.
- Leaders and human resource managers who want to explore gender bias and make a long-term solution to different obstacles and barriers restraining women in an organisation.
- Women in mid to senior positions of management who want to shift to executive roles will get benefited from the course.
Admission Details
The process of admission is totally online. Candidates must follow the instructions mentioned below step-by-step :
Step 1. Visit the course page by going through the link below
(https://www.getsmarter.com/products/usb-ed-women-in-leadership-online-short-course)
Step 2. Locate the ‘Register Now’ button and click to start the registration process
Step 3. Create a user account on Getsmarter by filling in personal information and setting a password
Step 4. Fill in the billing address and provide debit/credit card details to pay the fee amount
Step 5. Login with credentials and start attending class on the scheduled date
The Syllabus
- Identify current trends and challenges women in leadership face on a global scale
- Define the four dimensions of the Me-We-Work-World framework
- Discuss unique challenges for women in positions of power within a South African context
- Describe the continuation of unconscious bias as a barrier to success
- Identify various ways in which gender stereotyping is manifested in the workplace
- Discuss strategies to successfully build a career within a male-led work environment
- Define effective leadership in both an international and South African context
- Identify core leadership skills and competencies for women in positions of power
- Discuss presupposed differences between the leadership styles of men and women
- Review diverse leadership styles, values, and attitudes in the process of developing a personal leadership brand
- Discuss communication challenges experienced in the workplace
- Recognize the impact of both verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace
- Identify ways in which you might benefit professionally from the Lean In movement
- Practice the use of different strategies and approaches to negotiating as a woman
- Articulate how certain communication styles may convey power and position
- Identify the impact of different personalities in the development of a high-performance team
- Recognize ways in which leaders are able to build effective, well-functioning teams
- Apply various approaches to evaluating others while providing meaningful feedback
- Investigate the benefits of a mentorship programme for women in an organisation of your choice
- Compare methods of maintaining and increasing team motivation and alignment
- Review various social capital theories
- Recognize the importance of social capital when in a position of leadership
- Complete a social networking map
- Reflect on your personal networking strategy
- Compare strategies for building social capital
- Discuss self-limiting patterns predominant among women
- Identify common barriers holding women back in the workplace
- Compare solutions to obstacles facing women in leadership
- Recommend approaches to breaking the glass ceiling in your own work context
- Reflect on ways in which prominent businesswomen have been able to overcome leadership hurdles
- Identify critical skills for women as strategic leaders
- Recognize the importance of strategic thinking in the movement from manager to leader
- Analyze how women are able to lead futurist strategic conversations
- Compile a one-page strategic plan for an organisation of your choice
- Evaluate the role women play as strategic thinkers
- Discuss lessons learned from women in prominent leadership positions
- Recognize the contribution of powerful women in a modern-day society
- Investigate organisations championing women's empowerment in the workplace
- Assess the gender diversity strategy currently in place within an organisation of your choice
- Recommend ways of contributing to empowering women as an individual and as part of a group
- Produce a comprehensive gender diversity strategy for your organisation or an organisation of your choice
Instructors
University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
More women in Leadership positions are required for maintaining gender diversity.
Gender bias is the primary challenge faced by Women at the workplace.
Gender plays a vital role in leadership to determine the quality of services in a company.
The University of Stellenbosch is the certification authority of this online course.
Following documents are required while registering for the Women in Leadership certification course :
- Passport, identity document, or driving license
- Copy of highest degree earned by the candidate and resume with relevant work experience.