This course will teach you how to prepare effectively for leading a remote team. You will learn how to assess and adjust your leadership style, plan communication systems and work norms, and proactively address challenges such as disengagement and miscommunication. Through practical examples and guided activities, you’ll explore key traits of successful remote leaders, tools for team coordination, and strategies to build trust and empathy from a distance.



Essentials of Remote Team Management
This course is part of Remote Team Management Specialization

Instructor: SkillUp
Access provided by Department of State OIG/INV
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What you'll learn
Explain how remote work has transformed traditional team structures, communication norms, and organizational culture.
Describe how leadership styles and mindsets must evolve to support productivity, engagement, and trust in remote teams.
Develop plans for setting up the right tools, systems, and norms that foster a productive and collaborative remote work environment.
Design leadership strategies to manage remote leadership challenges.
Skills you'll gain
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Initiative and Leadership
- Collaborative Software
- Remote Access Systems
- Peer Review
- Management Training And Development
- Team Motivation
- Leadership and Management
- Telecommuting
- Team Leadership
- Drive Engagement
- Communication
- Communication Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Rapport Building
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September 2025
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you'll explore how remote work has transformed the modern workplace. You’ll understand the evolution of remote work and how it differs from traditional team structures. You will also examine the new dynamics shaping remote collaboration. You'll learn how team roles and communication patterns are adapting to fit remote environments. This foundational understanding will prepare you to lead remote teams more effectively.
What's included
6 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
In this module, you will explore how leadership styles and mindsets must evolve to meet the unique demands of remote teams. You’ll examine the limitations of traditional leadership approaches and identify traits that define effective remote leaders. Through reflection and practical strategies, you will assess your own readiness to lead remotely and adopt practices that foster trust, empathy, and personal credibility in remote settings. This module will help you adapt your leadership approach to support both team performance and well-being in a remote work environment.
What's included
3 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will learn how to establish the digital infrastructure and team norms that support productivity and collaboration in remote teams. You'll explore how to select tools that meet your team’s needs, ensure secure and accessible communication, and set expectations around availability and responsiveness. By the end of the module, you’ll be equipped to create an environment where your team can thrive and sustain performance remotely.
What's included
4 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module, you will explore major challenges faced by leaders in remote work environments, such as communication breakdowns and team disengagement. You’ll learn how to anticipate these issues and apply practical strategies to address them proactively, helping you maintain team cohesion, motivation, and performance. Through real-world scenarios and reflective activities, you’ll build a personalized readiness plan to tackle these challenges with confidence.
What's included
2 videos8 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this final module, you will bring together all the knowledge and insights gained throughout the course to prepare for leading a remote team with confidence. As part of the final project, you will create a personalized Readiness Plan based on a given scenario. This plan will outline how you intend to lay the foundation for team success by adapting your leadership style, setting up tools and norms, and proactively addressing major challenges. This practical exercise will help you apply course concepts to create a real-world strategy. You’ll also review a peer’s readiness plan, gaining new perspectives and insights. The module concludes with a course summary, a glossary of key terms, and a final exam.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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