Are you about to enter the workforce? Are you an emerging professional? Are you new to your role in the organization? All prospective new employees benefit from understanding management principles, roles and responsibilities, regardless of position. Now you can acquire an in-depth understanding of the basic concepts and theories of management while exploring the manager's operational role in all types of organizations. Gain insight into the manager's responsibility in planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling within the workplace. It’s never too soon to plan your professional path by learning how the best managers manage for success!



Fundamentals of Management
This course is part of Career Success Specialization

Instructor: Dave Nagy
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What you'll learn
Explain the difference between managers and leaders
Describe the five functions of management
Use the SMART goal-setting technique
Understand the power of building a network
Skills you'll gain
- Business Administration
- Professional Development
- Change Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Goal Setting
- Operations Management
- Smart Goals
- Staff Management
- Planning
- Business Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Professional Networking
- Leadership
- People Management
- Leadership and Management
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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2020
I found Dave Nagy very interesting and easy to understand. It is obvious how 2nd nature this area of knowledge is to Prof. Nagy in the way that he makes it all seam so easy and possible.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021
It covers the core basics including the key principles and practices. The course instructor, Dave Negy, shares insights from his experience.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2015
I really enjoyed doing this course.The lecturer was very insightful,engaging and knowledgeable.It's my hope to continue doing other courses.
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